2006-09-09 16:57:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If you do it complete and are thorough .It would be cheaper to buy another engine from the factory.Some people reuse the old pistons and just replace the rings but pistons have been known to crack the tops off when this is done so it;'s best to have it bored oversize with new pistons/rings.Over all its not hard you just have to know how to check all the wear tolerances like a machine shop does.If you go the route to rebuild the engine you have it would be worth the time to have it balanced also .It will make it run smoother and last longer.If you find a reputable machine shop they can do most of the work involved and are more experienced at it then you would be.
2006-09-09 19:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Toooo Sexy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be tough. It really depends on what year the car is, and the displacement of the engine. If it's a newer car, you have a whole slew of computers and sensors to deal with. If it's an older car, you might have an easier time, because older engines are so aesthetically simple. For instance, rebuilding a 200cid inline 6-cylinder in a Ford Maverick would be a piece of cake.
2006-09-10 00:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by eight_foot_bunch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not that hard if you have some basic car knowledge. If you don't know that much you can always buy a book. there are many different books out there that will help you rebuild almost anything. but if you don't know what you are doing at all I would recomend that you not get to involved in your project without the help of someone that is knowledgeable. good luck
2006-09-10 00:06:03 · answer #3 · answered by pacou8122 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
building an engine is all done with simple measurements.if you check all of the tolerances and torque all the bolts to the proper torque. you know it is a good one.building an engine is no longer fiesable.an engine can be aquired cheaper than parts would cost to build one.and it has a warranty,or guarranty.it gets a little trickier re- building. then you must make judgement as to whether which used parts are good enuf to re run.
2006-09-10 00:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the engine. Some are very complex, others are quite simple. I rebuilt the motor in my Samurai. It took me 3 days to pull it, dismantle it, clean it spotlessly inside and out, and thoroughly flush out the core, install the brank bearing and crank, piston rings, connecting rods, etc. Just take your time, and make sure you don't lose anything. Keep your hands clean during the assembly process, and use assembly lube.
2006-09-10 00:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very simple there is none of them that will be diffacult they are all the same inside and that is what you are rebuilding it should take about a hour to take the engine out and a day and a half to rebuild it and put it back in
2006-09-10 00:25:10 · answer #6 · answered by firefightingexpert 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if ur doing it by urself..might wanna get a back up car cause its gonna take a while. pretty easy though if u know wht ur doing. i rebuilt the engine to my friends corsica.
2006-09-10 00:00:26 · answer #7 · answered by tamalekingpin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not difficult if you are mechanically inclined, have proper tools, a place to work and other transportation....
2006-09-10 00:03:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋