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Rebuild vs. Reman
I'm in a personal debate here. I would really love to keep my matching engine and tranny and rebuild both fresh. The time it would take in getting them done is not an issue as it will allow me to do a detailed restore especially of the engine bay. Biggest problem is it won't be as $$ efficient as getting remanufactured ones with warranties. What to do?
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Some of the shops that rebuild will also give you a warranty. That is if they are any good at what they do. Matt
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I'm not going to attempt the tranny myself but even though I've never tried before, I have enough tools, equipment, and mechanic freinds that I probably could pull off the engine rebuild. I have always done most all my repairs myself but never went inside the engine... yet.
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I'd go with the rebuild also.
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Go with the rebuild. The difference in $$ is not worth you latter regretting not staying original if you are a purist or a numbers matching fanatic like most of us if we have an opportunity. Avoid the "What if" factor.
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At 243k miles, the engine still runs strong with no smoke (I'm suprised myself). Thing is, it leaks at all the usual spots... valve covers, oil pan, and I think rear main as well. Not to bad but bad enough for me. I just don't want to go through the trouble of replacing just the seals to have something go wrong inside of it later.
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Believe me... I'm one of the matching fanatics as well but also a cheapskate which is why I have the delima.
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Good luck no matter what.
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