Rebuilt Diesel Engines A Cost Effective Solution

By Kenneth Adams


If your car ever breaks down it is not always possible to fix the problem quickly or easily. A catastrophic failure may require all or parts of the main block to be replaced which can work out extremely expensive. One way to minimize the financial outlay is to utilize rebuilt diesel engines.

With some minor failures the solution may be just to replace parts of the main power unit such as a cylinder head or engine block. With manufacturers engines costing many thousands of dollars changing a major component can be a money saving option. Parts will start from just a couple of hundred dollars for a small fix and increase to thousands for a complex rebuild.

Your local mechanic shops will be able to offer a service where they will rebuild your engine and it can be worth shopping around to get a good deal. The other route is to check the online sites as a large number of these have reconditioned motors in stock. This can often be a better option as in most cases it will avoid having to send away your old power plant.

If you decide to have a local company or one you found online perform the rebuilding then the work should be covered by some guarantees. This will either be time based or mileage based up to 100K miles. When selecting this route you should check to see if any future maintenance also needs to be carried out by the company to keep the guarantees valid.

An engine rebuild is by far a cheaper method of getting a diesel vehicle back on to the roads but it should be noted that if it is not a factory original it can affect the value of the car. Also with some classic vehicles some clubs will not allow it to be entered into a competition after these changes. It is a legal requirement to inform your insurers as the serial numbers of the main block will be different to the numbers currently on their records.

For popular cars, rebuilt engines for a diesel car will vary in price from the 1500 dollar mark rising to about 6000 dollars. Power plants for old vehicles and rarer models will generally be more as they are much harder to source and some expert knowledge is needed for the assembly. Motoring clubs and other vehicle organizations will be more than happy to offer advice on any work you plan to do to an older car.

If your old unit has to be sent for rebuilding there are a few of things to consider such as who will extract it from your car. Many amateur mechanics will be able to take out an engine but it is better to have a professional technician to do this. Special tools may often be required and the correct equipment should always be used to avoid any accidents.

Most parcel couriers will price their carriage according to the gross weight of the items to be shipped and in some cases this will be expensive. Some companies will include shipping in the cost of the rebuild and this can be a good option. When you are sending motors by road ensure that everything is well protected with the correct packing and insurance cover in case of damage.




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