Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Sourcing And Buying Rebuilt Diesel Engines

By Paul Butler


When your vehicle suffers a break down, in some cases it will be a major problem and having an auto technician do some repairs will not rectify the fault. When the power unit is beyond repair, you may find you have to replace it, and this will be expensive. A cheaper alternative is to locate and buy rebuilt diesel engines rather than a factory made unit.

When your engine fails there are a couple of things that can be done after having it checked by a mechanic. You may find that the problem can be fixed by replacing a couple of major components such as the head or engine block. With manufacturer's engines costing thousands of dollars, having part of the power unit attended to will be a more affordable solution.

Qualified auto engineers in your area will be able to take apart your unit and rebuild it so that it runs properly again. There are also many online firms that offer these services and most will have reconditioned power plants that will be ready to fit. It can often be cheaper to buy one of these ready to go reconditioned motors and not have your old one rebuilt.

After having a diesel unit rebuilt, it will be covered by a warranty that is provided by the engineering firm. This is normally a ten to a hundred thousand miles or a three to five year guarantee and it is essential to select the one that suits your needs. When purchasing a rebuilt motor you need to be mindful that future maintenance work will have to be carried out by the rebuilding company to maintain their warranty.

Prices for a rebuilt diesel unit will vary and range from around 1400 to 5000 dollars. An engine for an older classic or vintage car will cost considerably more as the spares to build them are harder to find and not all auto mechanics can work on some older vehicles. If your car is one of the older models it may be useful to seek the advice of a classic motoring club for specialist advice.

Having a rebuild may be friendly on your pocket but it can seriously affect the future value of your car. If you have a classic car, and you wish to enter it into a show, it may be disqualified for not being in original condition. Your vehicle insurers will need to be told of the changes by law and they will need the new engine numbers.

If you need to send your engine away for a rebuild there are a few things to think about beforehand such as who will take it out of the car and how it will be transported. An amateur mechanic may be able to take out engines but a much better option is to leave it to the professionals. Specialist tools and lifting tackle will be required to avoid any damage or personal injury.

When you use a shipping company to move your engine you should bear in mind that a courier firm will charge by the weight of the item. Some rebuilding companies may offer free carriage and this can help to save money. Always make certain that the unit is securely packaged to prevent any damage in transit and have comprehensive insurance in place.




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