POLL: How many of you pay a machanic vs doing your own work (Engine)

[Danny T]

So i've been curious as to how many of you out there do your own engine work vs paying a machanic.

And for those who pay either a machanic/stealership how much do you pay per hour?

And how many hours do they charge for an average rebuild?

I am not in the position at this moment but am just curious.

[Colorado700R]

where's the "get my mechanic buddy liquored up option"

[Krandall]

I actually sent my entire motor to Bo and he put it together for me I won't lie. I was afraid of going into the motor. Everything else I've done myself. I refuse to bring it to a dealership.

[Danny T]

where's the "get my mechanic buddy liquored up option"

what are you talking about... its right there!!!

[Hefe]

send it to Tim in Lapeer Danny, what you having done?

[Danny T]

send it to Tim in Lapeer Danny, what you having done?

Hey jeff,

I am not really sure on what i want to do yet. I am just seeking as to what most of you do. I wish i could work on my own engine but thats beyond me.

[kdanderson5]

I am like you Danny, that stuff gets over my head. I just get this buddy of mine a case of beer and we go to work. I just do what I can to help and learn

[Peelz]

I have always done my own, but never anything too crazy. SO...I picked the crackhead option

[Livingmylife93]

I do it all by myself, cause i couldnt even afford the gas to bring it to a dealer, let alone the bill.


If i dont know how to do it, i learn as i go.

[phucker]

hefe used to work on his own stuff, till i had to come over and recue him lol now he send it to mr barker.

i on the other hand do all of my own work and work on a lot of others stuff. i just go over to mr barkers for help with stuff that i dont have the equipment to do. there are only two people i would suggest to build an engine. 1 is tim barker of course and the other is bo. they both know their shit really well.

[Krandall]

And 3rd... phucker. cuz' he's seen it all.

10 times. 

[txredxj]

Had a friend I trust do mine.  He now has a shop. He started on banshees and yfzs.  His prices are good. Should have done ityself but was working 70 hours a week so I didn't have the time. 

[Danny T]

hefe used to work on his own stuff, till i had to come over and recue him lol now he send it to mr barker.

i on the other hand do all of my own work and work on a lot of others stuff. i just go over to mr barkers for help with stuff that i dont have the equipment to do. there are only two people i would suggest to build an engine. 1 is tim barker of course and the other is bo. they both know their shit really well.

are you in michigan too phucker? maybe i can liquor you and jeff up at the same time and save me some cash$$$$ haha thanks for the input guys. And i feel like barkers pricing might be too expensive for me which is why i made this topic to begin with.