Rebuilt Motor Question - 2 Options
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Rebuilt Motor Question - 2 Options
Hello,
I am buying a rebuilt long block for my 99 4unner. I have found two sellers on ebay that are offering them. Oregon Rebuilders and Motortime out of California. I have spoken with Oregon Rebuilders and know they have a good reputation. Here is the link to thier ad:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...3756.m20.l1116
It lists for $2295
However, here is another one for $1000 less:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320224753412
I have gotten bids locally here in WA and have found it to be in the $2500 range. Is the cheaper one too good to be true? $1400 seems pretty low to re-machine the block, heads, grind the valves, new seals, pistons etc...
Any reccomendations? I do not want to get burned but $1000 savings is pretty attractive.
I am buying a rebuilt long block for my 99 4unner. I have found two sellers on ebay that are offering them. Oregon Rebuilders and Motortime out of California. I have spoken with Oregon Rebuilders and know they have a good reputation. Here is the link to thier ad:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...3756.m20.l1116
It lists for $2295
However, here is another one for $1000 less:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320224753412
I have gotten bids locally here in WA and have found it to be in the $2500 range. Is the cheaper one too good to be true? $1400 seems pretty low to re-machine the block, heads, grind the valves, new seals, pistons etc...
Any reccomendations? I do not want to get burned but $1000 savings is pretty attractive.
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The cheaper one stated that it had a one year - unlimited mileage warrantee. I am leaning towards the one from oregon rebuilders but damn.....$1K is a big savings....
#4
Another option to consider is checking with you local bone yard.Most of them are on a national database and can get used motors out of japan with really low milage.I personally would want a used motor that I knew was running before they pulled it,along with factory assembeled parts....That's just me though.
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I'm sure the warranty issue would be a moot point in both cases. As soon as you slap your turbo back on, I can't imagine either company honoring any sort of warranty.
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