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engine recon

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 6:44 pm
by crokie83
hi guys ive got a 2.4 t/d surf and my mechanic says its got low compression on all 4 cylinders so it needs to be reconditioned new rings the question is would it be worth getting that done or better to do an engine swap? someting like a 1uz-fe

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 6:53 pm
by Daisy
depends on the wallet mate..

if you've got the moolah .. go the 1uzfe...

small wallet? - fix your current engine up.

TOM

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:07 pm
by crokie83
i figure either way its gonna cost me a bit. knowing my luck the motor will be completly farked :x

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:13 pm
by Shadow
crokie83 wrote:i figure either way its gonna cost me a bit. knowing my luck the motor will be completly farked :x


even if its completely stuffed you should be able to pick up a reconditioned one for less than 4 grand, you will be hard pressed doing a conversion for 4 grand

chances are if you do a full rebuild it will cost ya $2-$3grand (if block is alright) (which it should be)

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:20 pm
by crokie83
2-3k thats not too bad then i thought a rebuild was about 5k

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:53 pm
by Daisy
crokie83 wrote:2-3k thats not too bad then i thought a rebuild was about 5k


It prolly is.. just choice of rebuilders... .. you get what you pay for..

TOM

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 8:45 pm
by NICK
is it a 2lt or a 2lte?

Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 8:52 pm
by NICK
GQ wrote:
crokie83 wrote:2-3k thats not too bad then i thought a rebuild was about 5k


It prolly is.. just choice of rebuilders... .. you get what you pay for..

TOM



it depends what is involved and how much you do yourself. If you do the pump and injectors at the same time then it can get costly. I would look into more boost and a better exhaust at the same time.


NICK

Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2004 8:01 am
by crokie83
it is a 2lte