Inception:


Replace without blinking. Dont worry the engine will not last a week in your shop

Inception:


Replace without blinking. Dont worry the engine will not last a week in your shop

lilkech:
right tools? . . . check

OEM spares? . . . check

capable and knowledgeable workmanship? . . . check

engine with no history of extreme neglect or abuse? . . . check

Then let’s rebuild

It feels good knowing that those your new pistons and rings are all coming out the workshop with zero mileage although in an old engine block. That’s a feeling of actually ‘knowing’ something is at least gonna work for a few decades without hassles until it gives

It’s like asking me what’s cost effective? Buying a new car or a used one?

Of course buying a used car will forever be more cost effective than a new one no matter the various seen and unforeseen ‘issues’ the used one may have

Well except if it’s an issue of rust . . . Don’t buy a car that’s carrying extreme rust. That’s something your car can’t come back from people

dumo1:
If I have the means replace the engine without looking back. It pays off In the long run.

EgunMogaji:
We do replace engines here too and there are many companies bringing in used engines from Japan especially.

Most of the times, the engines that I have replaced have been to get a better JDM or GDM engine that has more power.

Is replacing an engine cheaper and faster> Of course but the customer needs to be given a chance to make a decision.

What I see here is a "we only replace engine" mantra.

This is not good for customer service.

weyreypey:

Why did you quote the whole thing just to type 15 words?!!! Be warned!!

radautoworks:


You really didn't leave us much to say here. Most of the time, the damaged parts are few and cheap and may come down to just gaskets, rods or a head that needs machining. We have all the boxes checked and will almost always rebuild rather than replace. It is nearly always cheaper and comes with a warranty (especially in this country with cheap labor). We gave an example in our little rant about rebuilding https://www.nairaland.com/4501821/milex-carquest-2nd-largest-usa/18#69784777

When it's not better for the customer to rebuild, we recommend replacement.

Gazzuzz, would you confidently give a customer a 6 month to 1 year warranty on that beauty? [b]I'm guessing no because you never really know the story behind that replacement [/b]We have the machine to make any engine look prettier than that one in 45minutes and internally it's a piece of crap. It's the same machine used to clean up all the parts when we rebuild.

radautoworks:


You really didn't leave us much to say here. Most of the time, the damaged parts are few and cheap and may come down to just gaskets, rods or a head that needs machining. We have all the boxes checked and will almost always rebuild rather than replace. It is nearly always cheaper and comes with a warranty (especially in this country with cheap labor). We gave an example in our little rant about rebuilding https://www.nairaland.com/4501821/milex-carquest-2nd-largest-usa/18#69784777

When it's not better for the customer to rebuild, we recommend replacement.

Gazzuzz, would you confidently give a customer a 6 month to 1 year warranty on that beauty? I'm guessing no because you never really know the story behind that replacement. We have the machine to make any engine look prettier than that one in 45minutes and internally it's a piece of crap. It's the same machine used to clean up all the parts when we rebuild.

GAZZUZZ:


One year if you service with us at scheduled intervals. Will do it and sleep well at night.

Piyke:
Personally, I will prefer to rebuild if I have the OEM parts, a capable machinist that will rebore cylinders and whatever needs to be machined.
The truth is a replaced engine is no match for a properly rebuilt engine. A rebuilt engine is practically new.
But again, this depend on location and available funds. Although desirable, rebuilding may not be feasible. If you are in Ebonyi (no offence. Most other states join sef) you are better off getting an engine replaced.

radautoworks:


You brave o!

ask Glen, some things are that easy

GAZZUZZ:


ask Glen, some things are that easy

radautoworks:


He agrees for him as the mechanic replacing is easier.. but no warranty! Man, we have stories of replacements that were hell because the engines had to go back two or three times and the seller (big used engine distributor too) didn't want to refund. 3 months to get money back o! In the meantime we had to deal with frustrated customer. At least there you can send engine back within a certain number of days under certain conditions. I think it was 10?

Contact me in the future I have an eye for such things, my track record in 2years has been fantastic we no need ASE certification for that matter

GAZZUZZ:
There has been a lot of talk about engine rebuilds on Cartalk, so I feel we should look at both sides of the fence critically.

Engine rebuilds, are basically replacing all worn out parts of an engine with new parts, making adjustments to certain parts of the engine.

Now I was in the warehouse yesterday to pickup a consignment that just arrived when I sighted a very sharp shiny looking 2zr-fe engine that would fit in most corrolas and matrix from 2007-2015, I am a sucker for new shiny engines, and I could not let this pass me by.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538132_img201808071529495_jpeg2c0d0bf8d0b79d1ce68e4a32e7f17828

I entered the shop, negotiated the price and had it transported to the workshop even though I had no orders for it.

When it got to the shop, I had the intake and exhaust manifolds removed to get a clear view of this beauty.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538157_img201808081215501_jpegadd0a4082b8f6b660c84a4f9b48c8f45

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538171_img201808081215432_jpeg261651d2965473cdfbe8c9eb82d657e8

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538172_img201808081216024_jpeg7ae75907ffc03327dd5984b08dbc038e

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538189_img201808081216107_jpeg09e95f298a9681303c62e841b5439267

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538194_img201808081216170_jpeg59b1f3b20d00a0a3c508711a0dd8f86f

To be sure it was not Flooded, I opened the top up so see the inside... she is a beauty to behold.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538205_img201808081220441_jpeg5dc9e970df692674aa4704f2dcfd16c0

www.nairaland.com/attachments/7538214_img201808081220346_jpeg0c02f9eddb41eaac23f861b061b524b1

So my question, what would you rather do in a situation like this? Replace with a little extra cost, or Rebuild?

Meanwhile it's not a fluke, there are engines in the market in much more prestine conditions than this, and deals like this come in almost every time if you have the patience to look, and the right amount to pay.

This was supplied Sept 2017, still waxing stron in abuja.

https://www.nairaland.com/4085735/toyota-2zr-fe-engine-corrola-2007

So let's discuss let me hear your views.

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GAZZUZZ:


Contact me in the future I have an eye for such things, my track record in 2years has been fantastic we no need ASE certification for that matter

jayooh:


Replace mosdef. See as engine deh shine. This na brand new o. Chai

radautoworks:


You can't pick there. You call it in and they send it.

GAZZUZZ:
with the level of damage, what do you think will be the average repair cost?