engine rebuild, questions Options

[TROJANMAN]

my mechanic has given me an estimate for his rebuild, but i need advice in which direction to take:

his estimate reads: rings, main bearings, rod bearings, cam bearings, rod bushings, can/followers, F&R seals, recon rods, hone cylinders, polish crank, magnaflux crank, for a price $-.--
but then he adds: replace the pistons and cylinders for an extra $675

am i missing something? do i pay extra for the replacement parts, or is reconditioning good enough?

i should also note that this is his additional estimate for the complete motor. i received a separate estimate when i was only going to do the top end.

i really don't pretend to know anything about mechanics, so i am relying on you guys for help.

i'm not questioning his pricing methods, i'm just trying to figure out how to have my engine rebuilt right the first time. i don't want to cut corners.
thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)

[lmcchesney]

Gregor, I feel like I walked into the middle of the movie. Have you said what it is you want of the engine rebuild? Is it just time for a renewal of your stock 2.0L? Are you moving up in displacement? Just quickly, if you are applying new Pistons and Cylinders of stock size, you do not need the charge for honing the cylinders.
Cylinders are made by several companies and some companies have the products made in different countries. Mahle has P/C made in Europe and Brazil. Many believe that the European made P/C's are a better quality. I believe some of the engine guys here use parts from Spain and are happy with the quality. I have not heard good reports of the P/C's made in other countries.
Another option over using local talent is to pull the motor, crate it and ship it to one of the guys here. You know you will be getting quality and a fair price. Besides, if you are not happy, it's easy to bitch at them here on the board.
If I missed the previous information, sorry, but tell us what your overall plans are.
L. McC