Engine Replacement

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Carl - 03 Jun 2004 14:19 GMT

I am considering an engine replacement on my son's 94 3GT (non-turbo)
and found a company called Orient Engine (www.orientengine.com)who
seems to have the best price for a complete engine ($2649 with 3 year
unlimited mileage warranty). Everyone else is asking $3700+.

Anyone familiar with this company or know of anyone who has done
business with them in the past? I just want to gain a confort level
on who am dealing with.

Thanks!

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Stewart DIBBS - 03 Jun 2004 23:53 GMT

> I am considering an engine replacement on my son's 94 3GT (non-turbo)
> and found a company called Orient Engine (www.orientengine.com)who
> seems to have the best price for a complete engine ($2649 with 3 year
> unlimited mileage warranty).

For that sort of money, and since you will be paying as well for the labour
to remove/replace the old engine, plus replace the timeing belts and water
pump etc, you could get the old one reconditioned, unless its TOTALLY fried
or damaged. The replacement engine may or may not be in good condition, and
you can bet the guarantee only covers the cost of the engine, not the labour
to put it in and take it out, twice.

A rebuild does not have to mean rebore and new pistons: in most cases all
that required is bore hone, new rings and bearings, seals etc, water pump,
belts, and recon the heads. Then you'll have an engine that's going to last
the remaining life of the car.

Stewart DIBBS

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