So I've got a 94' Saturn SW2 with 250k miles that runs great except that it burns about a quart every 500-1000 miles now.
I got a quote from one shop today and assuming the cylinders can just be honed and do not need to be rebored and pistons crank etc can all be reused an oem rebuild of the head and block should run 1300-1500 plus parts if I brought them the motor out of the car. This seemed high to me? but I've never dealt in this sort of thing. If so looks like I'll end up just rebuilding myself this summer as I'm fairly mechanically inclined and am not opposed to rebuilding an engine myself. I've R&R'd plenty of motors and transmissions but never rebuilt one.
A rebuild kit runs about 500 bucks so with a few specialty tools on top of that and some nights spent out in the garage I will do it myself if it runs that much for labor. Besides it will be good practice for whenever I decide to tear into the mustang.
Anyone have any advice or ideas? I'm figuring why put a used replacement in there when I can just spend a little more time with the engine out and have a practically brand new motor? Already have an engine stand and can borrow a hoist.
I got a quote from one shop today and assuming the cylinders can just be honed and do not need to be rebored and pistons crank etc can all be reused an oem rebuild of the head and block should run 1300-1500 plus parts if I brought them the motor out of the car. This seemed high to me? but I've never dealt in this sort of thing. If so looks like I'll end up just rebuilding myself this summer as I'm fairly mechanically inclined and am not opposed to rebuilding an engine myself. I've R&R'd plenty of motors and transmissions but never rebuilt one.
A rebuild kit runs about 500 bucks so with a few specialty tools on top of that and some nights spent out in the garage I will do it myself if it runs that much for labor. Besides it will be good practice for whenever I decide to tear into the mustang.
Anyone have any advice or ideas? I'm figuring why put a used replacement in there when I can just spend a little more time with the engine out and have a practically brand new motor? Already have an engine stand and can borrow a hoist.