so I search and still don't know what a head job is comprised of...help

[Antoniostarr]

So I'm out looking for parts car to strip down and then crush when I come across a 93 ex that needs a head job for $250. Im thinking wow if I can just complete the work on this one I can have two cb7 and still continue to search for one to use for parts.

Im a noob when it comes to complex repairs on vehicle so can someone shar the average cost to repair/replace heads and if I can do it myself what's the degree of difficulity? In addition the car needs a hood and left front fender but im not too concern with that right now

by the way I have a 1990 LX

[4U2H8ME]

A head job consists of removing cylinder head, taking it to a machine shop, having it milled, replace any damaged or worn valves, replacing valve guide seals, repair valve seats(if needed) and/or springs and retainers, reinstalling it on your engine with a new head gasket. It's a good idea to replace the head bolts when you reinstall it.

[Antoniostarr]

A head job consists of removing cylinder head, taking it to a machine shop, having it milled, replace any damaged or worn valves, replacing valve guide seals, repair valve seats(if needed) and/or springs and retainers, reinstalling it on your engine with a new head gasket. It's a good idea to replace the head bolts when you reinstall it.

average cost?

[4U2H8ME]

I can't give you and acurate price, it break down to what you need, idk if you need valves or springs, but here's my best best guesstimate based on N.Y.C. pricing off the top of my head.
1. 280.00 for the head gasket kit(head gasket, intake manifold gasket, valve guide seals, cam seal, valve cover gasket) Honda dealer.
2. 150.00 machine shop fee to recondition cylinder head.
3. labor???? are you doing the work or is someone doing it for you?

[turbo90accord]

you can buy rebuilt heads on ebay for like 150.