frankdc
01-27-2014, 03:22 AM
Hello, I need some advice. I had the 4.6 rebuilt at 198,000. The machine shop did not do a good job. The engine had to be redone and the mechanics that I used--long time mechanics of my dad and me--went out of business in August 2013. But of course, did not tell me that they were selling their shop!
The engine runs well, does not overheat, but has a rattle still on acceleration and my other mechanic says the engine is burning oil. There is also a leak. I'm exhausted with the car after spending 4,000 on the rebuilt and I can't go back to the shop that did the work because they aren't there! The engine is leaking and the other shop said they could possibly rebuild the rebuilt!
Is this a good idea? I finally located 2 remanufactured engines by Jaspar. Of course with a core exchange it's about 3,000-3500. Is repairing the rebuilt the way to go or getting the Jaspar motor? I've invested too much into repairing the car but love it. However, I'm a realist and know there is a limit to how much is too much. Please advise.
The engine runs well, does not overheat, but has a rattle still on acceleration and my other mechanic says the engine is burning oil. There is also a leak. I'm exhausted with the car after spending 4,000 on the rebuilt and I can't go back to the shop that did the work because they aren't there! The engine is leaking and the other shop said they could possibly rebuild the rebuilt!
Is this a good idea? I finally located 2 remanufactured engines by Jaspar. Of course with a core exchange it's about 3,000-3500. Is repairing the rebuilt the way to go or getting the Jaspar motor? I've invested too much into repairing the car but love it. However, I'm a realist and know there is a limit to how much is too much. Please advise.