Thursday 12 May 2016

Saving Money By Using Rebuilt Diesel Engines

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.

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 block away for a rebuild you will need to have qualified mechanics to remove it from your car instead of doing it yourself. The technicians will have all tools needed and can extract it ready for you to send. The job can sometimes be done in your workshop if you have all of the correct tools and heavy lifting gear.

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.

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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