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Re: converting a V6 into V4
Compression test is a must at this point. That will tell you if this engine is worth saving or if its scrap time. It could be something as simple as a loose injector wire, bad plugs, bad wires, bad coil; all of which can be fixed for under $50 if not free.
Labor is what is going to kill you. Plan on 10-12 hours at least. The shop will probably charge you $75-90 per hour. The mechanic gets $20-30 of that. Advertise on craigslist that you will pay a fair $25/hr for 12 labor hours to any mechanic that wants to do the work. That just saved you $660. The shop will also mark up the used engine about 30%, so call a junkyard and get it yourself. Used engine for $500, $600 in labor... bingo.
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