Saving Money By Using Rebuilt Diesel Engines

By Walter Collins


If your car ever suffers a break down a simple repair will often get it back on the road. With a serious failure, the whole motor unit may need replacing and this can often be expensive. A less costly alternative is to search for rebuilt diesel engines rather than buying a brand new manufacturer made power plant for your vehicle.

In some cases the failure could only need a few parts replacing and it may just be a head or block that you will need. With a manufacturer's new engine costing a lot of money, having part of the motor attended to can be a cheaper way of finding a solution. Simple repairs can cost a few hundred dollars and this will rise with more severe failures.

A qualified engineer will be able to offer you a rebuild and it is advisable to get as many quotes as you can. There are many web based companies who offer this service and most will have power plants ready to fit. In some cases it can be a lot cheaper to buy one of these reconditioned motors and not send in your old one for attention.

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 engine away it can be an idea to take a little time to think about how it will be removed from the car. This can be done in the home garage but a better way is to hire a trained mechanic to do the job. Some specialist tools and commercial lifting gear will probably be needed and health and safety guidelines need to be followed.

When you are calculating the cost of shipping engines, bear in mind that crates are charged according to their weight. A large number of firms who work on engines may offer free carriage and this can save a bit of money. Always check that all parts you are sending are correctly packaged in crates and that all of the packages are covered by goods in transit insurance policies.

In some cases after having a unit rebuilt, it will be under a guarantee provided by the engineering company. This will normally be a ten to a hundred thousand miles or three to five years depending on the terms and conditions. If you purchase a rebuilt motor you should be aware that any future work on it will have to be done by the rebuilding firm to maintain the warranty.

A rebuild can be a much cheaper method of getting your car back on the road but you should note that it can affect the value of your car. Some classic car clubs will not allow cars to be entered into a competition after these changes. It is also the law in many states to notify your insurers if the serial numbers of engine blocks are different to the ones they have on their records.




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