By Pamela Fox


From time to time your truck, car or motorcycle may suffer a mechanical problem and in many cases the fault could be a major one. If the problem is severe whereby the power unit has completely failed then you may decide to buy and fit rebuilt engines. By fitting one of these reconditioned units into your vehicle you can make huge savings.

There are various places where you will find these rebuilds and they all have different price levels. Buying a new power unit for a truck, car or motorbike from a manufacturer will cost a considerable amount of money so it is worth looking into these alternatives. Most vehicles from new models to very old ones will have a replacement engine to suit.

There are big savings that can be made by using these rebuilt units. A small unit will cost around 1500 dollars rising to somewhere in the region of 6000 for a larger one. Many firms will offer a mileage or time based warranty when purchasing from them and most will offer excellent follow up service.

A good starting point to locate a power unit for your car or motorcycle is to go along to your local auto store. Most of the stores will have a huge stock of engines on the racks and which are ready to go. One of the advantages of stores such as these is that you will be able to get guidance from the staff that will be available to assist in your search.

A lot of people will decide to buy from an internet retailer and there are many to choose from who deal in these units. With the click of a button a web site can be found that will have what you are looking for and at attractive prices. The web sites will often be a lot cheaper than conventional retailers due to the low overheads but remember that postage costs will be added as an extra.

A very cost effective way of purchasing a replacement motor is to go to a junk yard or second hand spares shop. Using units from these outlets can often save many thousands of dollars and they will usually take old engines in part exchange. It is worth noting that when purchasing used parts for a vehicle, they should be inspected by a mechanic to ensure they are of the correct specification to meet your requirements.

If an engine fails a complete replacement unit may not always be required and a replacement part can sometimes be fitted. Most firms that offer units will also have used heads, cranks and casings in their stockrooms. Often when you are replacing an item such as this it is useful to take the broken one along with you to compare and possibly exchange.

Fitting an engine into your pick up or car is a complex and long winded process which often requires tools or tackle not found in the home garage. The units can be replaced by the amateur mechanic but using the services a professional fitter is the best option. All work done will be guaranteed and any future problems will be rectified under warranty.




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