A rebuild - what should it cost?

[Jowersgd]

I'm about ready to take the plunge. I'm starting to call around for quotes so I'm wondering what I should expect to pay. So, what is a good price for the job?

[Wagoneer622]

I think it is like $2600.00 for a Jasper Motor.

[joe]

Too many variables...
Shop time in your area, extent of rebuild, how much are you going to do yourself, how much is the shop going to do, quality of parts used, any upgrades, how much machine work etc.

If you just want to drop the rig off at a shop and come back when it's done and drive home You're in the $2500-$3500 range.

[FSJ Thing]

Yep, $2500 to $3500 depending on mods and how much you need done and what needs replaced. I don't know what your situation is like as far as how bad you need your rig or what you can afford, but have you thought about doing it yourself? Doing it yourself you may have to spend about $1000 for parts, gaskets, seals, machine shop work,and tools, and it's not as hard as alot of people think, but it does take some time. If you get the rebuild kit and gaskets ahead of time you can do it in a few weeks worth of nights and weekends. However, if you need the rig for daily transportation or don't have a garage or shed to build the engine in, then I can definitely see how having it done at a shop is your prefurred option. Just thinking out loud here, sorry.

[kreb]

i was a familiar acquaintance of the shop that built my motor. i bought all the cams, lifters, and other internal engine components. this way he did not charge the shop mark up.

doing the build was not an option because i had not the time nor space. but you can just have the machine shop take care of the short block and you finish the build and install.

i got out of there spending about $2400 including some front end work. i am real happy with the motor. you need to factor in any water pump, alternator type parts that should get replaced if the motor is already being torn down. take the opportunity to do as much work as possible.

benjamin

[ December 01, 2003, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: kreb ]

[Jowersgd]

Actually, I'd love to do it myself. I do just about everything else on my own, but it is my daily driver and I just don't have the time nor the garage to do it in. I'm not in desparate need just yet. I have too much blow by, a leaking rear main seal, and I think the head gasket is hanging on by a thread.

[Jowersgd]

The first estimate was for $2200. At first I thought that was a bit high, but after reading the posts, I think that may be a reasonably good deal. I plan on swapping carbs and intake manifolds. I'm going for the edelbrock 1400 carb and intake.

[FSJ Thing]

I don't know how close you are to the shop that gave you that estimate, but unless the guy is your brother or has been your best friend all your life, get ready to have your wallet pillaged!

[91waggy]

Try this engine (http://www.jeep-suv-and-parts.com/rebuilt_engines/wagoneer-parts.html) site the engines come from S and S engines in Spokane Washington. They have a 7 year 70,000mile warranty the best out there. I got my engine there shipping was fast, the engine is great. The price is cheap also, only prob is sending your core back will cost you the amount of the core charge in shipping costs. :confused:

[ December 01, 2003, 03:28 PM: Message edited by: 91waggy ]

[ulm210]

I just had my engine rebuilt here in N.W. Chicagoland for $3600.00. I VERY HIGHLY recommend you pay the extra money and go to someone who has done these Jeeps before!!! I cannot tell you how many times I have been back there trying to solve various vacuum leaks and whatnot. Also, remove your heater box yourself before they touch anything. They will definately put a hole in it either in or out!

The moral here is you ALWAYS get what you pay for. If you have to pay more for experience, do it. Especially if this is your daily driver.

[will e]

Yep. Depends on what you want to do.
Pull the Motor yourself if you can. While it is being rebuilt, clean up the engine compartment.

Cost will vary depending on the parts you use. Expensive items that may not be worth it for a Jeep include:
1. Forged pistons.
2. All new valves (stainless steel will be even more).
3. Roller rockers
4. New springs (I would still consider this one).

You should spend the few extra bucks to get it balanced. Even if it isn't a 'race' engine running high RPM it will be a happier engine if it is balanaced.

Be careful on your cam selection. You don't want to go for a high performance cam that operates in the 3000 to 6000 rpm range. This will force the cost of the rest of the motor to be higher and is more suited to high performance cars.

Good cams for jeeps are 'RV' type cams with a lot of low end torque.

Expect to pay a couple of grand for the machine work and parts. Another $500 or so to have someone else pull and install it.

[Merc69]

Machine shop work around $380.00 if the heads don't need vales, seats or guides. Parts kit, new pistons, rings, cam, lifters, timing gears and chain, oil pump, bearings and gasket set $507.00

Edelbrock Intake...non egr $180.00

After that I would have to look up. I took the block, crank, pistons and rods and heads to the machine shop this afternoon.

I'll do the assembly myself, and the install.