Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Finding And Purchasing Rebuilt Diesel Engines

By Paul Butler


When your car breaks down, you may not have the option to fix it easily or cheaply and you could require a new engine. Catastrophic failures will be beyond repair and a brand new power plant is going to be very expensive. A good way to minimize your financial outlay is to find and purchase rebuilt diesel engines as opposed to a manufacturer made one.

When you have your damaged diesel unit looked at by a mechanic there may be a couple of options. The solution may be to replace the major parts of the motor such as the cylinder head or engine block. A manufacturers unit will cost many thousands of dollars and changing these damaged components for a partial rebuild may be a cheaper option.

Most auto repair shops offer a service where they can strip down your motor, examine it and put it back together and this is known as a rebuild. Another useful place to find rebuilt motors is to check the internet and a large number of firms will stock motors that are ready for installation. This is often a better option as it avoids having to send away your existing engine to be worked on.

Most of the companies that carry out a rebuild will offer a time based or mileage guarantee with reconditioned units. This is usually 3 to 6 years or 10 to 100,000 miles and you should select the one that suits your vehicle usage. When guarantees are offered, you will probably have to get any future work done by the rebuilding company, to keep them valid.

For most modern cars, a reconditioned power plant will vary in price from around 1400 dollars to around 5000. A unit for older vehicles will be more, as the parts to carry out a rebuild are harder to source, and specialist skills may be required. Motor preservation clubs and vehicle organizations are worth talking to for some advice if you are unsure about having an older car worked on.

Having a rebuild may be friendly on your pocket but it can seriously affect the future value of your car. If you have a classic car, and you wish to enter it into a show, it may be disqualified for not being in original condition. Your vehicle insurers will need to be told of the changes by law and they will need the new engine numbers.

If you need to send your engine away for a rebuild there are a few things to think about beforehand such as who will take it out of the car and how it will be transported. An amateur mechanic may be able to take out engines but a much better option is to leave it to the professionals. Specialist tools and lifting tackle will be required to avoid any damage or personal injury.

When using a courier to ship a unit you need to bear in mind that the crates are charged according to their gross weight. Many firms who work on engines will offer free carriage and this will save money. Always ensure the engine is packed in appropriate crates it is covered by goods in transit insurance.




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