cssperformance

Hi guys. i have a problem. Car started mixing oil with water. Was told that engine needs rebuild. Any suggestions? Who has a list of all parts that has to change in engine? And the estimated price? I would appreciate any help.

StealthTL

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A DIY rebuild is not cheap, nor easy.......

The pieces that wear and let in antifreeze are the housings - replacing these is like replacing the block, but keeping the pistons on a normal engine, and there is always the need to get stronger/lighter/ceramicer bits that will drive your budget thru the roof.

Low mile used motors go for around $1k/$1.5k in scrapyards and on Ebay.

Mazmart has some expertly rebuilt lumps, but these also suffer from the upgrading syndrome, and the prices scared me back to the 'bay.

c41250n

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why not get it warranty?

mscamp02

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you may still be under warranty...how many miles are on the car?

VS8

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i currently did a rebuild on my motor and it cost me
600 rebuild kit
100 gasket kit
front/center irons 300
front rotor 200
front rotor housing 75
but who knows u motor might not be scratched up like mine so u may need less or you may need more
atkinsrotary sells a rebuild kit

dannobre

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Those sure aren't new prices

VS8

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no only thing that was new was the rotor kit and gasket
everything else was used with under 20k miles

prisonerofcs

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I second buying used, LKQ has a 2004 with a 6 month warranty for $1500, and a 2007 with 14K miles for $2500 with warranty. But if you under 100K miles I would definately go the warranty route, if you dealer doesn't honor it, try another.

VS8

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well the way im doin it i get an actual brand new motor

jaisy207

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100,000 mile warranty from the factory on internal engine parts. as long as the vehicle/engine has not been modified dealerships must honor the warranty but are you SURE there is water in the oil or just a milky mess on the dipstick? BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! especially now that its getting colder it is normal to get condensation that collects in the dipstick tube. there is a technical service bulletin about this and a way to remedy the problem but no reason to go into that in depth until you are sure of whats goin on. i am a little dissapointed that someone else hasnt mentioned this already but if you would like more info please feel free to PM me

renesisking

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this should be under warranty, there should be no reason for you to do a rebuild yourself unless you are creating a powerful motor. thats an internal problem with the engine and you'll save yourself a lot of money.

cssperformance

Well guys I am restarting this post again since I was in the hospital for a very long time and wasn't able to access any pc. The was bought in the States but exported to the Caribbean. If I was able to get warranty at least on the parts I would be a happy man. If not I have no other option. Would buying another low mileage engine solves my problem? Can it happen again? I though that if I did the rebuild I would be sure to have a brand new engine. I would be really appreciate the feedback because I really love my car.