This summer I had a leaking waterpump and like an idiot I didnt repair it in time. As a result the truck overheated on the highway and is now parked in my side yard. The local repair shop said I need to replace the engine or rebuild it. They said that when they tested the cylinder compression, it was only putting out about 60% in two of the cylinders. Radiator is cracked also..... I was quoted around $3000 for engine rebuild and radiator, out the door.
Is there a possibility that maybe its just the cylinder heads that have cracked and if so would it still require a major engine rebuild or could these guys be just jacking up the costs for more business?
I probably should take it somewhere else for a second opinion...but that cost $$$ too.
Any recommeded shops in Phoenix/ Gilbert area to take a look at my truck?
Last question.... any advantages or disadvantages when deciding to rebuild my current engine or just buy one already rebuilt? Would prefer to keep my own, although it has 245,000 miles on it. Great taco until now!
any advice is appreciated.
Mark P.
Gilbert, Arizona
Is there a possibility that maybe its just the cylinder heads that have cracked and if so would it still require a major engine rebuild or could these guys be just jacking up the costs for more business?
I probably should take it somewhere else for a second opinion...but that cost $$$ too.
Any recommeded shops in Phoenix/ Gilbert area to take a look at my truck?
Last question.... any advantages or disadvantages when deciding to rebuild my current engine or just buy one already rebuilt? Would prefer to keep my own, although it has 245,000 miles on it. Great taco until now!
any advice is appreciated.
Mark P.
Gilbert, Arizona