Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Locating Compatible Rebuilt Engines For Vehicles

By Douglas White


If your vehicle suffers a breakdown the problem can sometimes be very serious and having an auto technician carry out repairs will not rectify the fault. With major failures you may find you need to replace components or the complete motor and this is going to be costly. A cheaper alternative is to look for suitable rebuilt engines and it is useful to do some research on the available options.

If your unit is not too badly damaged, replacing the block, crank or the cylinder head may rectify the problem. A factory built unit can run into thousands of dollars, so replacing some of the mechanical components can save money. Replacement components will range in price and will be dependent on which parts are needed to rectify the problem.

Engineering specialists in your neighborhood may offer some rebuilding services and you can ask them how much they charge and shop around for the best deal. The net also offers a solution as there are many companies that can ship a ready to fit engine or block. In some cases you will not need to send them your old block and this can be a better way to get the repairs done.

If you decide to have a local firm or one you found online perform your rebuild then the work will normally be protected by a guarantee. This may be a time based warranty or it can be dictated by the total mileage. With both options you should note that future mechanical work on the engine needs to be done by the same company to keep the guarantee valid.

A rebuild is a much cheaper way of getting a vehicle back on the road but you should be mindful that a non original unit can affect the value of your vehicle. Some classic car organizations will not allow cars to be shown in competitions after the changes. It is also a requirement that you notify the firm that insures the vehicle of the changes.

For most of the popular cars a rebuilt unit will vary in price from around 1000 dollars to 5000. A power unit for an older vehicle and rare cars will be more expensive as they are harder to source and specialist skills are required for the assembly. Motor preservation clubs and classic car organizations will be able to help and offer advice on any work you plan to do.

If your old power unit has to be sent away to be rebuilt there are some important things to consider such as who will remove it and how it will be shipped. Some amateur auto mechanics will be able to extract an engine but the better option is to use the services of a trained auto technician. Some specialist tools and lifting tackle will be required and health and safety procedures need to be followed.

When you plan to use a courier to move your unit by road it may be costly due to an engines gross weight. Some of the rebuilding businesses will offer free shipping and this is a good money saving option. When you send a power plant by road you will need to package it correctly in a suitable crate to protect it.




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