 Engine rebuild- what and how much?, What am i looking to pay reasonably? |
 Aug 13, 2006 - 1:09 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
I've decided that If i loose my Accord and get a check cut due to a total loss- I will possibly have my 5S-FE rebuilt because it's had leaky valves/headgasket for a good 30,000 miles now... Anyways, What do the knowledgeable people here think is a reasonable amout to spend to have this done? I'm assuming with a rebuild, you get new gaskets, valve seals... Am i right? Anything else I should have done If I go this road? I have a 95 with 150, 3XX on it- any help would be greatly appreciated
 Chris This post has been edited by saleeka: Aug 17, 2006 - 8:48 PM -------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Aug 17, 2006 - 8:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
bump...
Does anybody have any advice? I would REALLY appreciate it
-------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Aug 18, 2006 - 1:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
A true rebuild is more than re-seated vavles and gaskets. It covers new bearings, new pistons with re-honing of the cylinder walls, etc. It costs about as much as you can't do + parts... (est 1500-3000 parts and labor depending on how extreme you wanna go)...
IMO... always cheaper and more practical to simply replace with a lower mileage motor than to rebuild an old one. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Aug 21, 2006 - 12:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 13, '03 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
check out kwcengine.com....they can hook u up
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Aug 21, 2006 - 1:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 30, '06 From Augusta, GA Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Here are a couple things you should really ask:
"What are all the components that come with the installation?" & "Is there a warranty?" I kinda got screwed over, apparently new motor mounts weren't on the list with the new motor I got, but I did receive a 3 Year/ 120,000 Mile Warranty on the engine. I also had many new components, I had to pay extra, but labor was knocked off becuase everything was already out, so they cut me a break. For the engine alone I payed 2500 for the rebuilt ~30k mile 5sfe. Thats my $.05. -Triscuit **edit** the engine was from Mid-Atlantic. This post has been edited by m0dd3d1: Aug 21, 2006 - 1:49 PM -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Aug 21, 2006 - 5:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 14, '03 From Jacksonville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Well, I had the engine rebuilt in my 94, and it came to a little over $3k.
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