Put it this way. He gave me a price of over a grand which was including all parts. I could not afford that and told him need it to be lower otherwise can't do.
He txt me saying 'don't worry, will do a good job'.
I could get parts cheaper (some from here) so i did.
For, taking head off (I removed half the ancs on front side), piston rings (bottom end not measured or tested, 1 mark on cylinder 4 which was slight) rebuild head and timing chains £600 labour. Oh, and once he put chain cover on he was gone, left me to rebuild everything which took me 2 weeks. This was what he quoted me when I said too much. Parts was not concerned about cost, labour was why I went to him. I asked him how much when he nearly finished and he said that. He ignored me when I sent back 'Are you serious??'
160 in total for head skim and valves.
Aint no mate!!
Oh, and all costs for work now Mike I don't want to do. I have spent £2500 so far since sept last year on the above, then steering rack goes. Gasket for swirl flaps. I am done as even just £200 will get me a crappy run around.
Worst part, I want to keep the car