First off i am new to the forum and to Z cars period, i am 16 but thats beside the point, i have a 82 L28E engine that isnt missing anything but a rod cap, the engine over all is in really good condition, i have started miking the crank journals and so far everything checkes out, i was wanting to know how much a standard rebuild would run me with no boring, i just need the main bearings and gasket set, about how much would it be running me? i am planning on doing the labor myself and started grinding the valves and hand lapping them, today, haha, any help would be helpful any things i need to watch out for? thanks

I did the rings, big ends and gaskets on mine. Didn't even remove the crank. Had to replace a burnt valve or 2. I think it cost under $200 aall up for a running engine. I didn't use silicone on the front cover though, and ended up with a pretty bad oil leak, and the rings didn't seal too good. I think my compression was about 120 even accross the cylinders, but I learnt heaps and enjoyed the time spent doing the rebuild and it ran OK apart from an exhaust manifold leak.

Have fun with it.

Welcome to the board Tim. Lots-o-good stuff here. You'll be amazed what you can find with a little searching.