As you guys know, I am in the process of rebuilding a 73E Targa. My wrench has the car completely apart. We were not planning on doing any engine work on the car, since the leakdown and compression numbers are good. He has pulled the engine, and is detailing the engine compartment. He has it down to the long block now, and asked me if - "as long as we are this far, do you want me to just pull the heads and do a top end job?"

OK, so he figures that it has about 65K miles on it since the last valve job. Figures that it would go another 20K before it needs another. For me, that's maybe 4 years. Since he has it all apart, he figures it would cost between $750 and $1,000 to do the Top End.

Now the question: I am spending all of my ready cash to get this car done. Should I dig deeper and have him do the valves while he is at it? Am I saving a BUNCH of money having him do it while he has it apart?

Need some honest advice (as if you were spending your own money.)

Thanks

larry