2007-03-20 06:12:00 · 6 answers · asked by Norma W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Yes.
Yes. (very)
2007-03-20 06:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily, but there are a lot of factors involved.
To just drop the Pan and replace rod bearings is a job that can be done in a day by a competent mechanic. However, once the pan is off, the damage/wear may be out of tolerance and then you are looking at a rebuild. You mention that the rods need to be replaced also, and that requires removal of the heads which makes the job bigger. Probably about 10 hours of labor. Again when you open up a worn engine you could be opening a can of worms which is why most shops will quote a rebuild instead of piecing the job upward every time they discover something new that needs to be replaced.
2007-03-20 06:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes very very expensive. It is essentially rebuilding the motor. If you must have this done then obviously something has gone terribly wrong and you will probably need to change the crank and possibly the cam and possibly have a scratch on the block/cylinder walls. Try looking into buying a replacement engine for about 4-5 K. Jasper makes a common replacement engine. Not sure if they are any good.
2007-03-20 06:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
These guys know more about this than I do, but based on my knowledge, they are correct. With the thought of a rebuild, I'd suggest just buying a new car. You could pick up a '95-'97 Z28 in fair condition for about as much as your rebuild would cost. That, or try to find an engine on Ebay. As strange as that sounds, sometimes you can find a good deal on a used LT1/LS1, pulled from a Camaro/Firebird/Corvette by an owner who wanted something bigger.
Good luck.
2007-03-20 08:02:16 · answer #4 · answered by JC 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cost isn't that much for the parts, but the time and tools needed for a job done properly can be. It's honestly not a job for a novice... not trying to upset anyone, but if the tolerances aren't checked and correct... you are wasting your time and money. For the cost of paying someone else for a rebuild... you can buy a new crate engine from GM with a warranty on it. The engine swap is a much less complex project!
2007-03-20 12:52:10 · answer #5 · answered by Troy K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-20 06:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by malemute1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋