rebuild vs. replace

[dhen]

Hi,

I think I ****ed up my engine and I was wondering what the pros and cons would be of getting another used one or rebuilding the one I have. I want a stock engine with about 10 psi of boost. I made a list, and I wonder what you guys think.

Rebuild

Pros

*I know what I have and I know that the engine will be "like new" after it's rebuilt*no shipping costs

Cons

*more expensive. I'd imagine a good rebuild would be at least $1,000. (If someone knows a cheap and reliable place near San Antonio, please let me know.)

Replace

Pros

* probably cheaper* I could sell the parts I don't need to help offset some of the costs or keep them as spares

Cons

I could end up just getting a new set of problems.

I'm leaning toward the rebuild, but I'd like to know what you guys think.

Thanks,

Darian

[articzap]

The best place to start is to tare it down and see what damage you have done. If need be send it to a machine shop to have them check for what was damaged. Bearings are cheap, but having everything mic'ed and installed can be a bit pricey. The biggest thing to look at is the crank. It may be fine. It may need a micro polishing. Or the journals may need to be turned down and undersized bearings installed. Repairing will probably be cheaper route.

[ca18detgabby]

better to fix your own mistakes than gamble on someone else's issues.

odds are it is cheaper or close to it.

[DALAZ_68]

im leaning towards rebuild....itll be like turning back the ODO to 0...

[Liquid_Neon]

$1000??? is that having some shop do the rebuild?

dam.... parts only ran me close to $400 for the full bottom end crap. The beauty of being my own mechanic!

[dhen]

Thanks, I think it's better to go for a rebuild as well. I'll start a new thread.

Darian