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 who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
#899120
08/06/08 09:04 PM
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I found a few online, Jasperengines.com wants $2800, and bestrebuiltengines.com wants $1900, both have 3 year 100,000 mile warranty. Does anyone have first hand experience with a reman engine, if so can you tell me about it. I am speaking about one for my '89 3.0.
Thanks
1989 Raider 3.0 5 speed 225K Possible rebuild about 30k ago, no proof.
Dual Bouncy seats, HL washers. New Mud King 235's on 15x7 Crager soft 8's. Dark tint. Superwinch hubs. Herculined Interior.
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 Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: Jon94JGC]
#899121
08/06/08 09:51 PM
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You'll find anecdotal evidence both ways on Jasper - most of it negative. I haven't heard of the other rebuilder.
The 3.0L engine seems to be difficult for rebuilders to deliver a good product. My own experience leads me to believe they don't understand the need to check head bolt clamping range - particularly if the heads and/or decks are milled, as most of the failures we hear about involve blown head gaskets. If you ever build one of the 3.0L engines and pay attention to details, you'll see why they run into trouble.
If I wanted to use a reman engine, I would remove the head bolts one at a time and install ARP head studs before the engine was installed. Alternatively, I would remove the heads, clean the deck holes and measure the bolt lengths.... making whatever adjustments might be needed - then put it back together with new head gaskets.
There is also a warp/etching issue with the lower intake that can cause coolant leaks - and several other "gotchas" that can raise their ugly heads.
Your signature shows 28K miles on a reman engine - I'm curious why you're asking the question.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: FrankR]
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08/06/08 10:08 PM
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Not for a Mitsu, but I bought a reman longblock for my Metro from PowerPro2000 three years ago. 70,000 miles so far and everything is still running perfectly without a hitch (knock on wood).
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: Jon94JGC]
#899123
08/07/08 03:47 AM
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I had a Jasper and it was good for the first 25K , but then I ruined it ,,thanks AAA,,,nuff said... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> I've checked into Japanese used imports ,,they used to be like 700 bucks ,,now there thru the roof 1200-1400 bucks. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by KrzyDav; 08/07/08 03:50 AM.
dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd;Aisin Hubs;; Gen2 LS: frt. brakes, rear coils;U.C.arms;R.trailing arms;idler arm; rear LSD axle w.disc brakes ;2 battery system for Dog's fan; relocated ECU; custom bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr roofrack; t-bar crank.
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: KrzyDav]
#899124
08/07/08 04:26 AM
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atarco has em in the bay area, also a place in emeryville....679 was what I was quoted. I think it was engine house or something like that
cjm
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: Jon94JGC]
#899125
08/07/08 04:28 AM
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I got an ATK reman at 205K. Developed a bad oil leak at the oil pan within months, which was fixed under warranty by the installer. Then about a year after, I noticed a small leak (3 or 4 drops after being parked for a couple of days) but I've been too lazy to track down the source. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> But 20k later it still runs great. When Frank starts marketing that supercharger kit, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> I'm gonna rebuild one!
1990 Monty LS 3.0 A/T LWB. KYB front shocks, OME rears and coils. 33x10.5 BFG Muds. 5.29, 2.85, RD110, RD46. 2 bouncys. Aisins. Monte Disco swaybar disconnects. GenII t-arms, idler arm, UCA's, V45W front brakes. 2in BL.
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: DirtDriver]
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08/07/08 11:16 AM
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I had an ATK VW engine a couple decades ago. 1776cc that I installed type 3 Bosch fuel injection w/ Dodge 2.2 turbo injection, turbo & computer. My friend still beats on it in the New Hampshire woods.
That is my only reman engine.
Ed
Yankneck = Yankee ingenuity with Redneck stupidity.
"How can I break it better?"
89 Raider 3.0 w/ 31's for now
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: FrankR]
#899127
08/07/08 07:43 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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You'll find anecdotal evidence both ways on Jasper - most of it negative. I haven't heard of the other rebuilder.
The 3.0L engine seems to be difficult for rebuilders to deliver a good product. My own experience leads me to believe they don't understand the need to check head bolt clamping range - particularly if the heads and/or decks are milled, as most of the failures we hear about involve blown head gaskets. If you ever build one of the 3.0L engines and pay attention to details, you'll see why they run into trouble.
If I wanted to use a reman engine, I would remove the head bolts one at a time and install ARP head studs before the engine was installed. Alternatively, I would remove the heads, clean the deck holes and measure the bolt lengths.... making whatever adjustments might be needed - then put it back together with new head gaskets.
There is also a warp/etching issue with the lower intake that can cause coolant leaks - and several other "gotchas" that can raise their ugly heads.
Your signature shows 28K miles on a reman engine - I'm curious why you're asking the question.
Frank Frank, I was told about my rebuild when I bought the rig, but there is no proof, and with my exhaust smoke, and now ticking I am just exploring all options.
1989 Raider 3.0 5 speed 225K Possible rebuild about 30k ago, no proof.
Dual Bouncy seats, HL washers. New Mud King 235's on 15x7 Crager soft 8's. Dark tint. Superwinch hubs. Herculined Interior.
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: Jon94JGC]
#899128
08/07/08 08:05 PM
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Do a compression test - that will show a lot.
Frank
'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum
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Re: who has bought a reman engine, and how was it?
[Re: FrankR]
#899129
08/07/08 08:32 PM
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Joined: Apr 2008
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Do a compression test - that will show a lot.
Frank Frank, Thanks, I'll do that, maybe this weekend. What numbers do I want to see?
1989 Raider 3.0 5 speed 225K Possible rebuild about 30k ago, no proof.
Dual Bouncy seats, HL washers. New Mud King 235's on 15x7 Crager soft 8's. Dark tint. Superwinch hubs. Herculined Interior.
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