mercredi 17 août 2016

Sourcing And Buying Rebuilt Diesel Engines

By Paul Butler


When your car breaks down, you may not have the option to fix it easily or cheaply and you could require a new engine. Catastrophic failures will be beyond repair and a brand new power plant is going to be very expensive. A good way to minimize your financial outlay is to find and purchase rebuilt diesel engines as opposed to a manufacturer made one.

When you have your damaged diesel unit looked at by a mechanic there may be a couple of options. The solution may be to replace the major parts of the motor such as the cylinder head or engine block. A manufacturers unit will cost many thousands of dollars and changing these damaged components for a partial rebuild may be a cheaper option.

Most auto repair shops offer a service where they can strip down your motor, examine it and put it back together and this is known as a rebuild. Another useful place to find rebuilt motors is to check the internet and a large number of firms will stock motors that are ready for installation. This is often a better option as it avoids having to send away your existing engine to be worked on.

After having a diesel unit rebuilt, it will be covered by a warranty that is provided by the engineering firm. This is normally a ten to a hundred thousand miles or a three to five year guarantee and it is essential to select the one that suits your needs. When purchasing a rebuilt motor you need to be mindful that future maintenance work will have to be carried out by the rebuilding company to maintain their warranty.

A rebuilt diesel engine for most models should be fairly simple to find and will cost from 1400 dollars rising to approximately 5000. Units for classic cars may be harder to find and more expensive due to the parts being hard to source and the experience needed to work on them. Car enthusiast clubs are a good place to get some information and specialist advice if you own an older model.

Although a rebuilt motor is a cheaper way of getting a vehicle back on the road it can affect the value when you decide to sell. Another point to consider is that if you own a classic car, some car clubs will not allow non original cars to be entered into competition. It is also a legal requirement to notify your vehicles insurers if the motor has been changed.

If you cannot buy a unit that is ready to fit you will need to work out how to remove the old unit from your car and how to ship it. The job can be done by a DIY mechanic but it is preferable to have a qualified technician remove it. The job will require tools and lifting equipment that is specialized and often expensive and health and safety procedures need to be followed.

When you use a shipping company to move your engine you should bear in mind that a courier firm will charge by the weight of the item. Some rebuilding companies may offer free carriage and this can help to save money. Always make certain that the unit is securely packaged to prevent any damage in transit and have comprehensive insurance in place.




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