How much does it cost to rebuild a motor?

Question

My LO3 Camaro V8 has 216000 miles on it, and losses a quart of oil every 300 miles, and i want to know how much it cost to rebuild it.

i plan on getting it professionally done, and im going to get it completely rebuild, i just want to know what to except to pay...the oil is leaked and burned, and its leaking all over so im just going to get it all redone.

Answer 1

a little less than buying a new motor....Buy a new motor instead you will be better off

Answer 2

with the high cost of machine work and quality or lack of skilled rebuilders and machine operators, then labor to R&R (remove and replace) factor in replacing belts, hoses, motor mounts filters etc. I would suggest buying a GM new long block @$3000 or a GM rebuilt Longblock @$1800, let the dealer (GM) do the swap labor should be @ 12 hours or @$1500, so the entire job less tax should be about $3800 to be done with a warranty.
The next choice, not to be a smart alec, get a "pep boys" rebuilt motor @$900, take it and the car to a local college with an auto shop, will take about a month and will cost about $500 for labor, with NO warranty from pep boys or the school., decide if the car is worth it, then go from there. hope this helps

Answer 3

You really do not need an entire new engine, a short block with a full valve job should set you up quite nicely. Take a look at City Motor Supply on-line they are the premier engine builder in Texas. I have even met folks that felt the price/quality combination was worth having engines shipped to other parts of the country. The site will give you a barometer of what the parts will cost, the labor will differ some across the country. It can be expensive, however if the rolling chassis is in good shape it is cheaper than a new car

Answer 4

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How much does it cost to rebuild a motor?
My LO3 Camaro V8 has 216000 miles on it, and losses a quart of oil every 300 miles, and i want to know how much it cost to rebuild it.

Answer 5

Easier in the long run would be to find an engine rebuild company. You could go with a shortblock, longblock, or total engine. That way it will be completely and professionally done and probably come with some sort of warranty.
If you really want to do it yourself, figuere 300-500 for master rebuild kit, 200-300 for bore job, 100-200 for head work. Its a big job and you gotta have the tools and a place to do it.

Answer 6

Your fastest and probably best bet would be a crated long block. Around 1,500 - 1,800 from a rebuilder or 2,500 or more from a dealer. Figure another 500 for the swap. Don't bother with a short block; your heads are probably shot and should be replaced as well.

Answer 7

Depends on what parts you want, how the car will be driven in the end, do you want stock???
Do you want something with balls, that's all in this question but is totally missing, GM has great crate engines, that will cost slightly to significantly more, another question is: who's doing the rebuild? you? a garage? a friend?
so this question needs alot more info put into it before one can respond accurately.

Answer 8

i own a machine shop i rebuild engines from 2.0L 4cyl all the way to 25k drag and circle track engines and to be honest go get urs rebuilt but expect to pay anywhere from 2000 to 3k depending on the shop that takes the motor out and puts it in and dont hesitate to replace parts like thermostat water pump all fluids like power steering and tranny and coolant replace belts and whatever else reason why is because then u will know where every part is at on ur car as far as new or old hope this helps

Answer 9

I have a 1989 Pontiac sunbird le.How much will it cost to rebuild the engine?I was driving and it just died.I tried to charge the battery and all it does is click

Answer 10

I would suggest picking up a GM crate motor. You'll get your money's worth as well as a good warranty through GM.

Answer 11

does it burn it or leak it and is the body in good shape to put alot of money in the engine can get one from a junk yard for around 900 with about 60000