Rebuilding 97 2.2

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by movin2stereo

Did you happen to price a crate engine?I too priced the junkyard used engines and they were a rip off considering that a couple more hundred would get you a fresh new crate.

where did you go through, dealership or an advance auto/autozone....

[busa_4]

Well If You Can Get The Tools. I Would Go Ahead And Start On It. I Would Expect You To Pay Around 800.00 - 1000.00 To Do This Rebuild If The Block And Heads Are Good/ Rebuildable.

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by busa_4

Well If You Can Get The Tools. I Would Go Ahead And Start On It. I Would Expect You To Pay Around 800.00 - 1000.00 To Do This Rebuild If The Block And Heads Are Good/ Rebuildable.

i can live with 800-1000

[movin2stereo]

Originally Posted by stock01GrandAm

where did you go through, dealership or an advance auto/autozone....

Advance Auto.They deal with 2 companies.I went with the Spartan built crate engine.This company had less warranty claims.The other company Recon has many claims,so keep that in mind.

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by movin2stereo

Advance Auto.They deal with 2 companies.I went with the Spartan built crate engine.This company had less warranty claims.The other company Recon has many claims,so keep that in mind.

i did hear about some problems with AutoZone engines....prolly all the one company though.

[vtmecheng]

I think you are waisting your time rebuilding the engine when you can get a new one for $100-200 more. You will have to take the engine out with both and most things will be taken off the old engine either way.

[movin2stereo]

When my 4.3 spun a main,I looked at all my options.Rebuild,used engine,crate engine.To rebuild was expensive(I wasn't doing it),a used engine cost to much and most had to many miles,that left me with the crate.The crate cost a little more than the used(not much)and it came with a 18 month unlimited mile warranty.Keep this in mind.

[stock01GrandAm]

Originally Posted by movin2stereo

When my 4.3 spun a main,I looked at all my options.Rebuild,used engine,crate engine.To rebuild was expensive(I wasn't doing it),a used engine cost to much and most had to many miles,that left me with the crate.The crate cost a little more than the used(not much)and it came with a 18 month unlimited mile warranty.Keep this in mind.

very good point, i will look into the cost of a crat engine, thanks for your help.

[stock01GrandAm]

I called AutoZone, and they do not deal in Spartan Engines, and they want $1500.00 for one. I dont think that is the way for me to go.

[movin2stereo]

Who do they deal with?