junk yard vs rebuilt 1998 Explorer???

Question

I have to have my motor replaced in my 1998 Explorer. I have found a shop that has a motor from a 2000, that will sell for 700, they will install it for 500. I have already put 1700 into this truck for tensioners, at another shop which did not fix the problem, I will go to court to try to get this money back, and file with the bbb on this company. I have never dealt with a "junk yard" in the past, the guy said the engine runs, and was in an accident. Thanks for you help. It just seems that it is a cheaper way for me to go.

Answer 1

It would be a gamble. I am not saying the junkyard guys are dishonest. They just have no specific idea of the condition of the engine. It may or may not have been well/poorly maintained before it was wrecked. In most circumstances they guarantee the engine for 30 days. Probably the engine is average. If you go this route you should question the installation more than anything else. For example what happens if they forget to hook up a wire or something that may cause a problem later. Good luck.

Answer 2

Two potential problems with the junk yard engine. First, you don't know when it last ran, how it was cared for, or really what the current condition of the engine truely is. All you have is the word of the shop. Second, what type of warrenty will you have after you spend the $1200 for the engine swap?
If you go out and get a rebuilt engine, you will at least get a 12 month/12,000 mile warrenty on the engine. Have you explored the costs associated with a rebuilt engine? On the other side of the equation, you will probably end up paying more for the rebuilt engine. Which way you want to roll the dice?

Answer 3

first of all , 1700$ for tensioners? what is that ? the only tensioner i know of would be tensioner pully for the belt . if thats what they fixed u got ripped off, tensioner pully should only cost about a hundred bucks and takes about twenty minutes to install. junk or rebuilt? you never know what ur getting , with junk yard , if u plan on keeping truck go with rebuilt , might cost more but will cost less in the long run . do it right the first time . make sure u get some kind of warranty on paper that states it is a rebuilt motor good luck

Answer 4

You're really gambling with a junkyard engine. I'd look for someone authorized to install Jasper remanufactured engines. Even if you don't want to put out the bucks for the new engine, that guy will be a lot better bet to put in a used engine than Sanford and Son. If you did get the new Jasper, it would be about $2300 plus $700-$800 install.

Answer 5

Heck yea that sound like a good deal get the junk yard to give you a 30 day warranty and you will be in business

Answer 6

How many miles on the used engine?? Make sure you have a "leak down test" done to the used engine. Or a compression check as a minimum. Also be sure to get a warranty for at least 3mo. or 3000 mi.

Answer 7

Will he cover it for six months? Will his shop install it?

There are shops that specialize in selling used car engines, and they usually provide a three or six month warranty. They also install the engines as well.

Answer 8

Sorry dude, but the Junk Yard Dog is no longer in the wwe wrestling. Triple H sucks!

Answer 9

Modern cars are "throw away" cars. Your Explorer is almost 10 years old. You would be better off putting money towards a newer vehicle then spending any more on this one.

Answer 10

Sounds good.Make sure you get at least a 30 day warranty