99 Grand Am engine dead

Hi i just took my engine to a mechanic and was told that my engine was dead and it would cost 2600 to rebiuld or like 3000 for a new one i was wondering if anyone had to get a new engine or rebuild one is better. Is it hard to rebuild an engine or can i do it myself?

If I were you, I would get a salvage yard replacement. It will be a help of alot cheaper than either of those option which seemed heavily inflated to me. Plus most salvage yards offer a warranty on there engines. So its not like you are blindly buying junk. Which engine do you have and I will run a search to see whats available in your area.

i have the 2.4l Twin cam one i Live in Los Angeles thanks

This place has a remanufacted unit and is pretty close to you. A little pricey but less than your quote at 1950.00

AAA Auto Parts (http://www.aaaautoparts.net/) USA-CA(Sun-Valley) E-mail ([email protected]?subject=Car-Part.com,1999,1999,Pontiac Sunfire,Engine,$1950, 003580,Postal 90210) 1-800-736-3727

Then there is this place that has a used engine but doesn't list the miles but it comes with a 90 day warranty and is pretty close. The engine is $850

Bells Auto Parts (http://www.bellsautoparts.com/) USA-CA(Sun-Valley) Request_Quote (http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/quoteForm.cgi?type=g&[email protected]&email=&part=Engine&dbPart=300.1&dbSubPart=&model=Chevy%20Malibu&dbModel=61.10.1.1&year=1997&stockNum=D693&price=850&desc=4-146%20(2.4L%2C%20VIN%20'T')-&name=Bells%20Auto%20Parts&url=http://www.BellsAutoParts.com&int=%40%3D%3FAO&broker=0&recycler=0&selleruserid=1676&miles=-1&condition=-1&userid=1000&uIMS=&seqNum=172136576&userClaim=&userLang=&userZip=90210) 1-818-983-1135 Request_Insurance_Quote (http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/quoteForm.cgi?type=i&[email protected]&email=&part=Engine&dbPart=300.1&dbSubPart=&model=Chevy%20Malibu&dbModel=61.10.1.1&year=1997&stockNum=D693&price=850&desc=4-146%20(2.4L%2C%20VIN%20'T')-&name=Bells%20Auto%20Parts&url=http://www.BellsAutoParts.com&int=%40%3D%3FAO&broker=0&recycler=0&selleruserid=1676&miles=-1&condition=-1&userid=1000&uIMS=&seqNum=172136576&userClaim=&userLang=&userZip=90210)

There is this place which is a little farther but the engine only has 67K and is $900

All Auto Parts Co. -- Gold Seal (http://www.allforeign.com/) USA-CA(Fontana) Request_Quote (http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/quoteForm.cgi?type=g&[email protected]&email=&part=Engine&dbPart=300.1&dbSubPart=&model=Chevy%20Cavalier&dbModel=61.10.1.1&year=1998&stockNum=D737&price=900.29&desc=(2.4L%2C%20VIN%20'T')-67K&name=All%20Auto%20Parts%20Co.%20--%20Gold%20Seal&url=http://www.AllForeign.com&int=%40%3D%3FAO&broker=0&recycler=0&selleruserid=1177&miles=67&condition=-1&userid=1000&uIMS=&seqNum=172136576&userClaim=&userLang=&userZip=90210) 1-800-797-4595 Request_Insurance_Quote (http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/quoteForm.cgi?type=i&[email protected]&email=&part=Engine&dbPart=300.1&dbSubPart=&model=Chevy%20Cavalier&dbModel=61.10.1.1&year=1998&stockNum=D737&price=900.29&desc=(2.4L%2C%20VIN%20'T')-67K&name=All%20Auto%20Parts%20Co.%20--%20Gold%20Seal&url=http://www.AllForeign.com&int=%40%3D%3FAO&broker=0&recycler=0&selleruserid=1177&miles=67&condition=-1&userid=1000&uIMS=&seqNum=172136576&userClaim=&userLang=&userZip=90210)

Then there is this place that has the cheapest on I saw at 750.00 but is like 30 miles away.

Apple Auto Dismantling (http://trade3829.car-part.com/) USA-CA(Wilmington) Request_Quote (http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/quoteForm.cgi?type=g&[email protected]&email=&part=Engine&dbPart=300.1&dbSubPart=&model=Chevy%20Malibu&dbModel=61.10.1.1&year=1998&stockNum=A08627&price=750&desc=4-146%20(2.4L%2C%20VIN%20'T')--92K&name=Apple%20Auto%20%20Dismantling&url=http://trade3829.Car-Part.com&int=%40%3D%3FAO&broker=0&recycler=0&selleruserid=3829&miles=92&condition=-1&userid=1000&uIMS=&seqNum=172136576&userClaim=&userLang=&userZip=90210) 1-562-436-6424 Request_Insurance_Quote (http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/quoteForm.cgi?type=i&[email protected]&email=&part=Engine&dbPart=300.1&dbSubPart=&model=Chevy%20Malibu&dbModel=61.10.1.1&year=1998&stockNum=A08627&price=750&desc=4-146%20(2.4L%2C%20VIN%20'T')--92K&name=Apple%20Auto%20%20Dismantling&url=http://trade3829.Car-Part.com&int=%40%3D%3FAO&broker=0&recycler=0&selleruserid=3829&miles=92&condition=-1&userid=1000&uIMS=&seqNum=172136576&userClaim=&userLang=&userZip=90210)

Good luck.

John

thanks this really helps

No problem. I am happy to help. Welcome to AF if it hasn't been said already.

I have a question, what exactly is wrong with the motor inyour car?

For someone to just say, its blown and you need a new one is BS if you ask me.
For an 03' to be in that bad of shape, Id say you bought a lemon :)