Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Rebuilt Diesel Engines As A Money Saving Option

By Kenneth Adams


If your car ever breaks down it is not always possible to fix the problem quickly or easily. A catastrophic failure may require all or parts of the main block to be replaced which can work out extremely expensive. One way to minimize the financial outlay is to utilize rebuilt diesel engines.

In a lot of cases the failure could only need a partial replacement and may just be a head or engine block that is needed. With a factory new motor costing thousands of dollars having a part of the motor rebuilt is a cheaper option. Small repairs can cost as little as 700 dollars and this will rise depending on the type of failure.

Your local mechanic shops will be able to offer a service where they will rebuild your engine and it can be worth shopping around to get a good deal. The other route is to check the online sites as a large number of these have reconditioned motors in stock. This can often be a better option as in most cases it will avoid having to send away your old power plant.

Many of the companies who carry out rebuilds will offer some kind warranty with their replacement units. This can be from 3 to 5 years or commonly 10 to 100 thousand miles. With any warranty offered it may be that any future work on the motor will need to be carried out by them to keep the guarantee valid.

Using the cheaper option of a full rebuild is friendly on the pocket but it may affect the future resale value of your vehicle. It is worth noting that if you intend to show a car it might be disqualified for not having its original engine. Your insurers will also need to be told of any changes if they keep the serial numbers on file.

For popular cars, rebuilt engines for a diesel car will vary in price from the 1500 dollar mark rising to about 6000 dollars. Power plants for old vehicles and rarer models will generally be more as they are much harder to source and some expert knowledge is needed for the assembly. Motoring clubs and other vehicle organizations will be more than happy to offer advice on any work you plan to do to an older car.

If you need to send a block away for a rebuild you may need to have a qualified mechanic or auto repair shop remove it from your car instead of trying to do it yourself. They will have all of the correct tools and can extract it safely ready for shipping. This job can be done in your own garage if you have all of the specialist tools and heavy lifting gear you will need.

When you are pricing shipping costs be aware that couriers will charge by the weight of the box and with engines this could be costly. Many firms do offer free shipping both ways but this will have to be factored into the price. Always make certain that everything is well packaged to prevent damages in transit and use a reliable courier that provides insurance.




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