Hello All,
I own a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 with 245,000 miles that needs a new engine. According to my mechanic a connecting rod broke while he was test driving it attempting to diagnose my LHM issue. He quoted me 12,000 to get it replaced with a used motor and that is well above my budget. I have some questions regarding getting an engine and getting it installed.
I live on the North Shore in Massachusetts and I’m looking for mechanic recommendations. I’ve located at least one person willing to do the work (Catalano Auto Repair in Needham), but he is having trouble finding a suitable engine in this area and also seems hesitant about finding additional problems and blowing my time and money budget. I’ve also been talking to Tony at Reliable Diesel Service but he’s still looking for an engine for me as well.
I’m thinking my best option might be to get a rebuilt engine because it will make the van easier to resell and give me piece of mind. Does anyone have experience with http://sprinterengines.com/ ? Any other recommendations on sourcing a good used or rebuilt engine?
Additionally I’m wondering what other parts I should get done while the engine is out. I plan on definitely doing my engine mounts. My mechanic says my turbo is in good working condition. The van has a new exhaust and the transmission had a flush recently. Turbo hoses have also been done. Anything else that should be replaced while I’m in there which won’t be easy to do later?
Thanks for reading, thanks for your time
-Erik
I own a 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 with 245,000 miles that needs a new engine. According to my mechanic a connecting rod broke while he was test driving it attempting to diagnose my LHM issue. He quoted me 12,000 to get it replaced with a used motor and that is well above my budget. I have some questions regarding getting an engine and getting it installed.
I live on the North Shore in Massachusetts and I’m looking for mechanic recommendations. I’ve located at least one person willing to do the work (Catalano Auto Repair in Needham), but he is having trouble finding a suitable engine in this area and also seems hesitant about finding additional problems and blowing my time and money budget. I’ve also been talking to Tony at Reliable Diesel Service but he’s still looking for an engine for me as well.
I’m thinking my best option might be to get a rebuilt engine because it will make the van easier to resell and give me piece of mind. Does anyone have experience with http://sprinterengines.com/ ? Any other recommendations on sourcing a good used or rebuilt engine?
Additionally I’m wondering what other parts I should get done while the engine is out. I plan on definitely doing my engine mounts. My mechanic says my turbo is in good working condition. The van has a new exhaust and the transmission had a flush recently. Turbo hoses have also been done. Anything else that should be replaced while I’m in there which won’t be easy to do later?
Thanks for reading, thanks for your time
-Erik