2007 Yukon Denali...no compression cyl #8

[GMperformance03]

Unfortunately I think I bought a lemon. I bought a 2007 Denali XL 6.2 and at the end of November 2018 and replaced both wheel hub assemblies, outer tie rod, & brakes and rotors.

After taking a break from front end repairs (still need to change both lower ball joints) It started misfiring and running really rough. The local dealership diagnosed no compression on cylinder #8 and recommended replacement at a cost of $8,500.00

The Yukon has 221k miles on it and is in average condition (interior) and below average condition (minor rust exterior). Having a hard time figuring out what to do:

1) Buy new ($8,500.00) probably not going to do that.

2) Install used motor (got quote for $3,900.00 installed).

3) cut my losses and try to sell as is.

Any advice would be appreciated. I really like the vehicle just not sure if it’s worth dumping money in at this point.

Thanks

PS - are there any decent GM shops or independent shops in the central Indiana area that can rebuild or have experience with the 6.2 liter engines or any recommendations?

 

[Big Mama]

Have you done your own compression check? If so I’d move on. Mostly due to the miles and rust. If the trans is a question there’s another 4-5k. If you’re keeping it I’d find a good shop and decide between the reman or rebuild. Not sure what you paid but there are plenty of gmt900 in the south cheap.

 

[GMperformance03]

Thanks, I paid $6,950 for it. Transmission seems to be okay, but service stabilitrack and suspension system lights have intermittently came on as well since I’ve owned it. I am somewhat mechanically inclined but don’t really have the time or space to do motor swap right now.

What could I expect to get out of it in its current condition? I really have no idea.

I appreciate the advice.

 

[dnt1010]

If it runs (however rough) and is driveable then you can probably find someone that does their own work that would pay 2 to 3k for it. People are naturally optimistic and most shade tree mechanics are looking for that type of vehicle to see if they can do a quick fix and turn a profit. They might fix the collapsed lifter in an afternoon and sale it the next day for 5k.....

 

[GMperformance03]

Here it is if anyone is interested.

 

[Wolfbraid]

Looks really nice. Well the dealership of course will be way too high priced, check out Jasper Engines, they usually partner or have local shops in the area, engines carry a good warranty

 

[GMperformance03]

Thanks. I thought it would be a good vehicle for my wife and daughter and unfortunately it hasn’t worked out that way. The dealership offered me $1,000 for it but I just can’t go that low. I’m still stuck on weather to try and sell or fix & keep.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Did you buy it from a dealer or private? Shame it happened to you.

 

[Chrismnj]

Turn it into a project build,

 

[GMperformance03]

I bought it from a private party. It was my fault for trusting the guy, he even said it was meticulously maintained using his special fully synthetic racing oil. I guess that should have been a red flag right there.

I probably will try to keep it and figure something out with the motor. I’m just at a point in my life without a lot of disposable income (finishing up student loans, recently bought house, younger kids ect. That’s why I bought a 7k Denali not a 70k Denali, lol.