 How to find an engine replacement? |
 Nov 12, 2013 - 5:53 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 13, '12 From Sacramento Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi everyone! So I'm kinda stuck and not sure what I should do with my car. Basically, the dealer told me that my headgasket blew and probably messed up my whole engine. I'm new to this, so what should I replace it with? Should I go with used, rebuilt, or a new crate motor? What would be the cheapest option? I've been looking around and see some rebuilts for about $750. But I'm not sure if its worth it. I have the 2.2 5SFE motor. Thanks everyone
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Nov 18, 2013 - 12:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
a rebuild will be cheaper, its the labor that will be a killer. Sacramento is a little far from me and i dont know how long you can go without the car, but im going to be a lot cheaper then any mechanic or dealer.
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Nov 25, 2013 - 7:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 13, '12 From Sacramento Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Nov 18, 2013 - 12:03 PM)  a rebuild will be cheaper, its the labor that will be a killer. Sacramento is a little far from me and i dont know how long you can go without the car, but im going to be a lot cheaper then any mechanic or dealer. Hey Smaay, I'll message you. How much are you willing to do a rebuild? I'd be willing to do all the transportation. It's not in a rush either since I have spare car. QUOTE (blackliftback @ Nov 16, 2013 - 10:48 AM) Do a compression test on the cylinders to see if there is low compression first. Usually a good sign of hg blown is at least two cylinders low compression I've been don a engine rebuild, but I have replaces head gaskets. So what are some ways to check whether or not my cylinders are warped? Or if there is more damage other than the head gasket? |
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1994whitecelicagt How to find an engine replacement? Nov 12, 2013 - 5:53 PM
blackliftback Rebuilt motors are risky depending on who rebuilt ... Nov 12, 2013 - 6:24 PM 1994whitecelicagt Thanks for all of the advice. Yeah, I kinda feel l... Nov 14, 2013 - 7:26 PM blackliftback Do a compression test on the cylinders to see if t... Nov 16, 2013 - 10:48 AM
blackliftback QUOTE (Smaay @ Nov 18, 2013 - 12:03 ... Nov 18, 2013 - 7:59 PM
blackliftback With the head off the block, take a leveler or a t... Nov 25, 2013 - 9:54 PM |
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