Engine rebuild cost question Options

[jones]

I am curious. Not that I need it yet but what is the ballpark cost for a 2.0 rebuild (done by a shop). I know there are many variables involved and options to consider but just a ballpark with a decent core to start with. I am thinking about 3k... What do you say? Thanks - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[ArtechnikA]

But a great cost savings is - you tear it down, cuts the labor almost in half...

check with your builder -before- trying this trick, tho, because some just will not touch a 'basket case' engine. for one thing, they like to be able to make notes on what parts are missing when the the engine is being disassembled, so they can locate (or order) them before it gets to be a critical-path surprise during reassembly.

if you are going to pre-dis-assemble, clean everything, and be organized. use baggies or something to keep all the parts and fasteners together - LABEL the baggies - i use some of my stash of old business cards and slip 'em in the baggie.

a pile of loose rods and bearings and things can make it difficult to diagnose problems; being able to match up individual rods, rod bearings, and mains (by number) gives you a really good idea of what's happening inside the engine, and what needs to be addressed.