Sunday, May 15, 2016

Buying Rebuilt Diesel Engines To Save Money

By Walter Collins


When your car breaks down in some instances the problem can be serious and having a mechanic carry out some repairs will not fix the fault. With a major failure you may find you need to replace some components and this can often be costly. A cheaper way around this is to locate rebuilt diesel engines as opposed to buying a factory unit.

If your unit is not too badly damaged, replacing the engine block, crank or the head may solve the problem. A factory unit can run into many thousands of dollars, so replacing some of the components could save you money. Replacement spares can range in price and will be dependent on which parts are required to fix the fault.

Local engineer shops 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 internet now offers a solution as there are companies that can ship a ready to fit engine or block. In many cases you will not need to send them your block and this may be a better way to get the repairs done.

A reconditioned unit for common vehicles will range in price from around 1500 to 6000 dollars. Engines for older classics will cost more due to the fact that spares are harder to come by and not all mechanics are qualified to work on older cars. If your vehicle is an older model it may be beneficial to seek the advice of a motoring club for advice.

If you have to send your block away for a rebuild you will need to have qualified mechanics to remove it from your car instead of doing it yourself. The technicians will have all tools needed and can extract it ready for you to send. The job can sometimes be done in your workshop if you have all of the correct tools and heavy lifting gear.

Couriers will price their carriage according to the gross weight of your package to be sent and an engine can be expensive. Some companies will include the shipping in the final cost of your rebuild and this is a good money saving option. When sending a motor by road, make sure that everything is well protected with the correct crates and source insurance cover in case of damage.

The firms who carry out rebuilds will usually offer you a time based or mileage warranty. This will usually be three to five years or ten to one hundred thousand miles and you should choose the one that best suits your usage. When a guarantee is offered it is usually the case that any future work on the motor will need to be done by the rebuilding firm.

Using the option of a rebuild is friendly on your pocket but it can affect the resale value of your vehicle. It is also worth noting that if you wish to enter a car into a show it can be disqualified for not running with its original engine. Your insurers will also need to be told of major changes if they keep your engine serial numbers on file.




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