08-29-2010, 05:17 PM
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Gone
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Originally Posted by zoL
You're very correct sir. I'll get the balls someday, but I want to be financially sound before I start experimenting on cars like I did VCR's.
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understandable.... but... electronics.. you fubar, its done. Machines.. you fubar something you take it apart and do it over again.
with engines... as long as it isn't started, and the fluids are fine, and the harnesses are connected. your fine. just trail and error. |
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08-30-2010, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by zoL
I hear that, but if I can get an '04 or '05 engine from a Grand Am or w/e with low miles for about a grand or cheaper and then have a shop do it for a grand.
I would rather buy the engine and have someone install it than have a shop buy the engine and throw their little markup on it.
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That and if you let the shop buy you a new engine the whole thing will cost closer to $4000, or thereabouts. |
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08-30-2010, 10:11 AM
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i have a 3400 engine in south jersey if your interested at all-but we're some distance aways i see
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09-09-2010, 06:17 PM
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The closest GM Goodwrench place wants $6,000 for a remanufactured engine installed or $5,000 for a used engine installed. He said it costs about $2,000 for labor. Lol.
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09-09-2010, 07:52 PM
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hahaha did u write him a check?
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09-09-2010, 08:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heineck
take it to a local trade school. let students work on it. the labors free.
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 i am at one of those types of schools I do it all the time
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09-09-2010, 08:06 PM
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me too.  |
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09-09-2010, 08:18 PM
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Just by my car complete then have extra parts lol
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09-09-2010, 09:07 PM
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and where did you seen it, I'm just curious... because other than me I've never seen one other ever... not even on the interweb and it will not bolt in and the dash won't work etc... etc...
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Originally Posted by sleepyalero
gotta get the right year engine though ive seen it done... and its a pretty snug fit
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09-11-2010, 05:12 PM
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Anyways, I guess I'm going to go to some local mechanic because it's bound to be cheaper than the $100 an hour that dealership wanted.
Also, when looking for used engines is there anything I should ask to make sure everything is all good besides the normal "does it run?" Thanks.
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Originally Posted by heineck
hahaha did u write him a check?
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Lmfao, yeah.
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09-11-2010, 05:29 PM
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mOST PLACES SHOULD BE ABLE TO START THEN ENGINE FOR YOU.
Sorry about the caps to lazy to retype it.
How much is your alero worth? Surely not $5-6,000?
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09-11-2010, 10:20 PM
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2Screwy
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buy one with a warranty, usually it is a 6 month 6000 miles warranty, gives things a little time if the junkyard motor is bad...
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09-11-2010, 10:41 PM
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If you buy an engine through AutoZone's EverDrive program, they come with 3 year full warranties and typically cost $1500-ish.
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09-11-2010, 11:48 PM
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Or buy my car lol. Take engine and trans and parerga rest then scrap it! Keep the seats though comfy as all hell
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