Engine Replacement

An automobile engine is an extremely complicated piece of machinery, a marvelous work of engineering that will allow you to enjoy motoring down the highway virtually worry-free for 150,000 - 200,000 miles or more, when properly maintained. The most common problems associated with engine problems often include:

Head gaskets
Oil leaks
Burned valves and pistons
Piston ring sealing problems
Lifter or valve train components
Knocks and noises

But what happens when one of the worst mechanical scenarios you could imagine occurs: your late-model vehicle has just suffered a catastrophic engine failure, and since it wasn't a warranty-related problem, you'll have to pay for it out of your own pocket. Do you hand your car over to a dealer, who will probably give you very little on trade in, or do you replace the engine? Though engine replacement is a major investment, it costs considerably less than purchasing a new vehicle. Here are some considerations:

New, Used, or Remanufactured Engine?

If you're in the hunt for a good rebuilt engine, what you might want to consider is finding a quality remanufactured engine instead. While installing a rebuilt engine into your vehicle can significantly extend the life of your vehicle, you're still working with an engine that has only been reconditioned through cleaning and replacing only the most damaged parts. Such an engine will still be comprised of many parts that, though still functional, have still seen substantial wear and tear.

With remanufactured engines, on the other hand, you're working with an engine core that has been disassembled and then built back up according to original equipment specifications. Consequently, a remanufactured engine is second only to one coming straight off the assembly line. Not a bad standard of quality, particularly if you throw in the fact that many warranties for remanufactured engines can sometimes even be better than the warranty for your new vehicle.

When you take a look inside a quality remanufactured engine, you'll find an engine that has been revitalized from the ground up. New pistons, timing components, rings, valve guides, freeze plugs, gasket sets, lifters, oil pumps--these will all be installed in a remanufactured engine. Crankshafts are reground, rods are checked, valve seats are three-angle cut, blocks are shot-blast cleaned, and some are complete with all fuel and electrical componets--these are just a few of the improvements made to the engine.

With a remanufactured engine, you get the real deal: an engine that will totally renew your vehicle's performance, not to mention adding dollars to your vehicle's overall value. Take the time to find a high-quality remanufactured engine, and you'll be cruising along down the road for thousands of miles ahead.

DFR Autoworks can help you with your decision. Should you decide on replacement, we can install the engine for you with up to 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty available on remanufactured engines. This warranty is good anywhere in the US.