Tonyrodz
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I added to the post, as I felt I needed to, as I thought about it a little more. Just a personal feeling, that's all.
2003 chevy tahoe z71 edition (new motor)
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Oh no doubt, I got a writeup from a mechanic shop stating there diagnosis and what it would cost me. Versus what a motor would cost and such. Mechanic shop told me buy a motor lol so they wrote up a diagnosis. I just think my dads buddy is saying save some labor money since he's paying for the motor and ride what I got out until then. I definetky thought about that and I got quite a religious side that wouldn't let me do this unless it was legit lol. Guys a standup gentleman. Not many left that wouldn't run from these problems.Hmmm, when you think about it, he does make sense. I guess that's a plan. But make sure you hold onto the cash for that eventuality. Def keep us posted. I hope it works out in your favor. Please just keep in mind, the guy who you bought the truck from, in good faith that you don't really see much today, offered you the money to pay for the motor that you may or may not need because he trusted you and is trying to do the right thing. Just sayin.....
Oh yes sir and I just seen it and replied to ya.
Tonyrodz
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rockola1971
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Looks like you have a need for an engine and considering the miles you drive a day you have only two real logical options.
(1)Get the new engine for $1812 and $600 labor to install. Possibly have extra costs like new water pump, exhaust manifold bolts, etc. So $2412 plus. 3yr warranty.
or
(2) Get a salvage yard engine. They are everywhere and can be had for around a grand with just over 100k on them. http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search....769825&userUID=0&userBroker=&iKey=&userPage=7
So $1000 plus $600 labor plus any extras. So $1600 plus. 90day warranty plus.
Me personally id just throw a new one in it for $2412 plus. So its a matter of how much you want to spend out of your finances.
(1)Get the new engine for $1812 and $600 labor to install. Possibly have extra costs like new water pump, exhaust manifold bolts, etc. So $2412 plus. 3yr warranty.
or
(2) Get a salvage yard engine. They are everywhere and can be had for around a grand with just over 100k on them. http://car-part.com/cgi-bin/search....769825&userUID=0&userBroker=&iKey=&userPage=7
So $1000 plus $600 labor plus any extras. So $1600 plus. 90day warranty plus.
Me personally id just throw a new one in it for $2412 plus. So its a matter of how much you want to spend out of your finances.
rockola1971
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LMAO your PCM has no idea if your crank is chewing into your mains and also doesnt have the slightest clue that your rear main seal is leaking oil (not atleast until the oil pressure drops low enough to throw a code). Heck the PCM wont even throw a code that states your fuel pump is bad when it just up and dies. The PCM is smart but it is not human. They can be made this smart but the manufacturer chooses not go that far.
David Paul
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A couple of thoughts:
Family vehicle=need for reliable vehicle
Sounds like a new engine is in order and the previous owner is willing to pay for it now, not place the $$$ in a savings account. If I were him/her I wouldn't appreciate that at all.
$600 r&r of the engine is a steal of a deal and just from what you said, I like the guy and I've never meet him....lol.
Doing it now is at your convince, not 150 miles away
Add in the fact that you have 3year/100,000 mile warranty on a clean vehicle and it's a no brainer to me......
Family vehicle=need for reliable vehicle
Sounds like a new engine is in order and the previous owner is willing to pay for it now, not place the $$$ in a savings account. If I were him/her I wouldn't appreciate that at all.
$600 r&r of the engine is a steal of a deal and just from what you said, I like the guy and I've never meet him....lol.
Doing it now is at your convince, not 150 miles away
Add in the fact that you have 3year/100,000 mile warranty on a clean vehicle and it's a no brainer to me......
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Oh no previous owner knows we have talked thoroughly decided today to put the money away and within a month write the check for the motor/labor and be done. Plus any extras of course. Yeah it's a no Brainer to go new motor. Definetly my wife and son in it more then me and more me on Saturdays and Sundays. Oh yeah the guy I bought it from is a STAND UP guy. They don't come any better then that. My side work consists of some personal training and lawn mower work I told him if he EVER needed help in any direction it's free just give me the call. And my mechanic is also a heck of a standup guy which that labor so cheap because he gets his parts for his business direct for my dad. Dad helps him when he can there for he helps us when he can. Thanks for your time and input sir.
Hey I'm no vehicle mechanic I can just say if this said gentleman has ever told me anything on a vehicle I can take it to the bank. Built several dirt track motors for my dad, but again I guess that's why he wants to hook it up and put it on a rack and really take a good look. I believe you absolutely. Of course the manufacturer isn't gonna let the pcm work to its full capacity haha.
agreed! New motor plus 3 yr warranty on a 14 year old vehicle. Not a bad deal by any means.
