Question for you guys who are in the repair field.
Could you give me an idea what it would cost or how many hours labor it is to change out a long block in a 1994 Pickup 3.0 with A/C.

I have a friend doing it for me and would like to pay him accordingly.
He said whatever I can afford, but I know its a pain in the A$$.

I want to treat him right.

Thx in advance.

 

I'm not a mechanic but have done lots of work to my truck and friends trucks .
I would think it would 2 to 3 days for a regular guy like us. Pull old motor , switch everything over and install new . Of coarse I would do it for free for a friend . But if a friend gave me say $400 to $600 would make me be happy for my time and trouble . And yes that motor is a pain to work on . That's why I swapped in a 4.3 into my 4 runner .

 

It depends are you going to try and Help??

Is there anything you can do for him that he can`t??

Has he done this type of engine before??

The old engine out the new engine installed about 12 hours of real time labor .

If he is does not have a visit from Mr Murphy`s daughters one can`t get any work done with those short shorts and halter tops.

2 days of not rushing and taking time to do things correct.

All this depends on the skill level of your friend .

Then just where you live as well

 

Ok,
Thx guys, you have given me a good guideline to go with.
Yes, I can help him out when I am home, but work keeps me out of town alot.
He is an excellent GM ASE Cert mechanic.
He owns a Yota with a 22re, so he knows some, but the 3.0 is a different breed.

Thx Again!

Steve