gruesome

Hello, the local yards quoted used engines in the $300-$350 range. I was wondering what the standard warrantee would be. Are southwest engines really that much better? I got a quote of $715 for one so I wondered. The guy at one yard knows a guy who would do it for $350. Decentprice? I'm very leery when I get quoted labor prices in 30 packs of Budweiser or Busch. Thank you much for any advice. Merry Christmas to all!

chrome91

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here i think the yards are 30 days, if the engine blows or whatever you return it for yard credit, same as anything else. or you can buy extended warranty

a 30 pack of beer for removing a yard engine i could see because youre just ripping and tearing, but for the complete swap no way. its not a easy job

The Wizard

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Ask the yard you plan to buy from...Call a few other yards for comparison....

ac max 92

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30 days sounds about right atleast here in Canada. Not sure about the U.S? Price sounds about right too. If it's within travelling distance i'd take a look at it first.

gruesome

They are within driving range, I meant multiple 30 packs, forgot to ask about warrantee when calling yesterday. I'm a little leery in general when I get a quote in how much beer instead of cash.:-).

chrome91

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i do alot of side jobs for stuff like dinner or beer

best thing to do is hear the engine run first

njmaxseltd

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The price of the engine will depend on its mileage, not its location.
The warranty will depend on the salvage yards policies.

gruesome

I called the yard that mentioned knowing a guy who could swap for $350. $300 for the engine, just under 96000 miles, calling back on Thursday. Merry Christmas folks!

ac max 92

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So $650 all together sounds like a very reasonable price. Especially If he'll warranty his work. Merry Christmas to you too.

gruesome

Thank you much, I pulled my radiator today, that'll be getting changed too, but with a new one. Had to slice the hoses for the transmission cooler. I'm not sure about warranties yet. This will be a lot easier than finding a decent car at that price.:-)

gruesome

went to the yard today to look at it, totally forgot I bought the front coil packs. Probably beaten to death but how hard is it to change a 5 speed to an auto transmission