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.

Most mechanics shops will offer you a service where they will strip and rebuild your motor and you should do a little shopping around to get a good deal. Another way is to check some of the web sites and a large number of these will have rebuilt motors in stock. This can be a better option as it will avoid sending away your engine.

A rebuilt engine for most of the popular models should be fairly straight forward to find and will cost from as little as 1500 dollars. If you own a rarer car or vintage vehicle then sourcing a reconditioned unit may be a little more difficult and costly. Motoring enthusiast clubs are a great place to get some information and specialist advice.

If your old unit has to be shipped there are some things to think about such as who will remove it and how you are going to send it. Some amateur mechanics will be able to take out an engine but the better option is to have a trained technician to do this. Specialist tools may be required and the correct lifting gear should be used to avoid any injury.

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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