Rebuild or new engine?
09-18-2013, 08:51 PM
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Rebuild or new engine?
I have a 2001 mustang gt, engine is locked it will not move at all.
Everything is taken off just have to pull it out of the car.
But I was wondering which will be cheaper, rebuilding it or just buying a new motor? And if rebuilding it where should I go to get a good deal on a whole rebuild kit.
And If buying a new engine is cheaper where should I go to get a new/used engine.
Thanks in advanced
Everything is taken off just have to pull it out of the car.
But I was wondering which will be cheaper, rebuilding it or just buying a new motor? And if rebuilding it where should I go to get a good deal on a whole rebuild kit.
And If buying a new engine is cheaper where should I go to get a new/used engine.
Thanks in advanced
09-18-2013, 09:38 PM
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Preety sure it will be cheaper to rebuild the engine if your're doing the work yourself. I would reccommend finding a used, low mileage engine that will have a warrenty on it. Did you have any mods on your car and how many miles were on it. BTW welcome to the forums....
09-19-2013, 03:00 AM
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I've always been taught when something on a car breaks, it's the car's way of telling you it wants bigger and better parts. 
That being said, I recommend deciding if you want to upgrade since you will already have the motor out. Sit down and do a little math to figure out the cost of building the motor you want VS buying the motor you want outright.
That being said, I recommend deciding if you want to upgrade since you will already have the motor out. Sit down and do a little math to figure out the cost of building the motor you want VS buying the motor you want outright.
09-19-2013, 05:17 AM
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If the motor doesn’t turn at all, then there is a mechanical problem inside. A rebuild kit will probably not have the replacement part for that. Most rebuild kits are just replacement bushings, seals, gaskets, bearings and other common wear items. They don’t tend to include, for example, piston arms or cam.
What I would do is tear the motor down all the way and see what is causing it to not rotate. If it is something as silly as something getting lodged in the timing chain sprocket, or something easily repairable like that then I would fix it. If it is something more serious like a broken piston arm or some other kind of catastrophic damage, I wouldn’t bother rebuilding. I would scrap it and get either a rebuilt used motor (with a warranty) or a crate motor. It will save you a lot of hastle, plus with the warranty if something goes wrong you can get a replacement. Good luck...
What I would do is tear the motor down all the way and see what is causing it to not rotate. If it is something as silly as something getting lodged in the timing chain sprocket, or something easily repairable like that then I would fix it. If it is something more serious like a broken piston arm or some other kind of catastrophic damage, I wouldn’t bother rebuilding. I would scrap it and get either a rebuilt used motor (with a warranty) or a crate motor. It will save you a lot of hastle, plus with the warranty if something goes wrong you can get a replacement. Good luck...
09-19-2013, 07:32 AM
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If the motor doesn’t turn at all, then there is a mechanical problem inside. A rebuild kit will probably not have the replacement part for that. Most rebuild kits are just replacement bushings, seals, gaskets, bearings and other common wear items. They don’t tend to include, for example, piston arms or cam.
What I would do is tear the motor down all the way and see what is causing it to not rotate. If it is something as silly as something getting lodged in the timing chain sprocket, or something easily repairable like that then I would fix it. If it is something more serious like a broken piston arm or some other kind of catastrophic damage, I wouldn’t bother rebuilding. I would scrap it and get either a rebuilt used motor (with a warranty) or a crate motor. It will save you a lot of hastle, plus with the warranty if something goes wrong you can get a replacement. Good luck...
What I would do is tear the motor down all the way and see what is causing it to not rotate. If it is something as silly as something getting lodged in the timing chain sprocket, or something easily repairable like that then I would fix it. If it is something more serious like a broken piston arm or some other kind of catastrophic damage, I wouldn’t bother rebuilding. I would scrap it and get either a rebuilt used motor (with a warranty) or a crate motor. It will save you a lot of hastle, plus with the warranty if something goes wrong you can get a replacement. Good luck...
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