Used Engine Vs. Remanufactured Engine

[@trentdawg2832]

Cause $4k still beats a car note!!!!

[@bjgaspar]

lol no matter what I'm changing the water pump.

[@Mr.Safety.]

Always a good idea, especially when the motor is already out

[@bigpjohnson]

And every damn seal and gasket!

[@Trpr-dw4wx]

Ok

[@YU-ic1cw]

No matter what?? Mopar 2.7L? Ford 3.5/3.7L? No matter what? U gettin paid extra for that? Timing chains and all? Make sure u tell ur service advisor to incorporate that in the pricing.

[@jduda1127]

It's crazy the money us people who work on vehicles save, I'd rather spend 2 grand on all new parts and do it myself then pay someone 6 grand to do it.

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Because $4k is hella cheaper than another 5 years of payments

[@TheMrboskie]

You should wear a compression tester like a stethoscope on your shoulders to complete the car doctor look.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I might try that

[@Hell_Cat.]

Why is a $4k engine going in a 99 Durango? That's easy... It only costs about 8% of what a new vehicle would cost to keep the old one running. I'm absolutely not a Mopar fan but that's a pretty obvious choice from a financial standpoint alone.

[@markcarr5142]

Automotive technician here... Even a used engine is going is going to get a new water pump, New spark plugs and wires, valve cover gaskets, pull pan gasket, and a reseal of the front timing cover.

[@nathanielbolden5053]

My main concern is oil!…so I change oil pumps on ALL used engines the GM oil pumps rarely fail but I change anyways for customer piece of mind!

[@jesse75]

Change the timing chain too.

[@k24tony]

That's the nicest engine I've ever seen out of a junk yard 😭😭😭

[@moneymikeslickwill8749]

Love these channels actually watching mechanics work their magic

[@jlynnburton9718]

The reman engine he showed is called a "Long Block"

[@contraband1543]

At least there's someone here that that knows what they're talking about. This video is pointless and lacking information.

[@peterl2017]

@@contraband1543 Its not a bad video, at least it shows people all the extra work involved with with a reman versus used.

[@toddmiller5322]

Right, and he acts like a turn key doesn't exist.

[@hilltop565]

​@@contraband1543it's always that one idiot with no videos saying the most

[@hilltop565]

​@@toddmiller5322go play in traffic dude

[@bonesdog-ib4vy]

I like the car doctor in fact because you're breaking down each section of the motor and accessories I would like to see a video on individual breakdowns of the accessories

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I gotcha, as soon as that opportunity picks up.

[@CheesusSVT]

Love the videos, found you through a coolant burp video originally. Subbed and bell on since. You speak in a way that we regular people can understand. Appreciate that.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You’re welcome and Thanks for the sub bro! I

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

​@@AlexTheCarDoctorhave you checked in on my oil pressure issues?

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

If you can afford it and want a for sure warrantied engine in stock spec. Get a remanufactured long block. If you can't afford it. Then see what kind of deals you can find to either refresh your engine, or find a good used engine with a warranty from a trustworthy source

[@nahbruv3621]

My Spartan motor was rebuilt from a D grade block with pits in the cooling areas they used gasket shelack on the water pump and there was dirt in the cooling hole is the side of the block. I kept my core because I have no faith in the 3700$ V6. Mexico stamp on the block. I can bet a paycheck they paid Mexico less than a grand for it. I should have returned it.

[@peachyclean93]

Dodge durangos are amazing my teacher had three of them and they were awesome still see them kicking everywhere!

[@jesse75]

I'd rather have a good low mileage factory original engine than a re pop. With a remanufactured, you have to take it apart and inspect it.

[@fredflintstone8048]

Some remans are not built very well. I would be leary of them. It depends on the quality of the parts which is a huge problem these days, and the quality of the work being done which is another huge problem.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

100% true but they come with the best warranties and that’s why most of my customers buy them

[@AcuraChannel]

Used engine could go out anytime, reman. Engine gives you a 5 yr warranty normally

[@paulmbylbie6065]

Cuz it's a good old truck and the customer already knows everything's been replaced on it and that he can go out there every morning turn the key and drive it wherever he wants

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

💯💯💯

[@thomasbossman]

In today's inflation $4,000 is way cheaper than a new basic pickup truck for $80,000 plain and simple common sense.

[@NoLongo]

It’s a little depressing an old POS Durango is still valuable enough for the parts and labor of a new engine. These cars don’t even exist anymore around here. The salt took them to their grave.

[@connor4961]

@@NoLongouse some fluid film and that wouldn’t happen

[@RickyNy]

I get assembled reman engines from dealer

[@NitrousDe]

Im literally installing a reman 4.7 with the manufacturer design defects fixed into a 03 dodge dakota 4×4 with thousands in new parts. Its going to be a beast!

[@heavyprogressive76]

I gotta know!... auto or stick?!

[@NitrousDe]

@jordan76brodland unfortunately it's a automatic! 03 dodge dakota sport 4.7 quad cab 4×4

[@heavyprogressive76]

@@NitrousDe ahhhh! Poop! Still gonna be a good time! I just started looking into them recently. Thinking about getting out of the 4.7 4runner and getting back into a pickup... One of these

[@swiftxrapid919]

You could have had a small block chevy instead

[@NitrousDe]

@swiftxrapid919 I could have, but then there wouldn't be no fun or profit out of that project 🤔 I built this truck to give it a second life and new owner! Paid 1400 and installed 6k of new parts,sold for 11k. 2 week turn around!

[@markcavandish1295]

Man that’s a lot of work

[@PandaMan02]

what you get from reman varies greatly.

[@highpointsights]

It is soooo hard to find someone you can trust with car repairs.. Seems like you are that one!!

[@jesse75]

Pay them fairly.

[@danielwithlions1025]

One thing while you got it out you might as well change out the water pump it's just a matter of time for that goes might as well do it now

[@kramnull8962]

Just like the front tranny seal if it is an automatic.

[@exquisiteworksllc3659]

I love your content & how you break everything down, where do you buy your reman engines?

[@fordmech7913]

Highway robbery 😂

[@devingeary455]

That is some very fine Courvoisier. The Ladies man Old Leon Phelps is turning wrenches and slangin game

[@Not_that_guy]

I like ya videos but i get this weird feeling I’m watching a Key & Peele episode. 😂🔥

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

🤣😂 it’s a light skinned thing lol

[@davidboyden9099]

Cars are expensive. If I take care of my car, I can expect over 200,000 miles out of it. One $4000 engine vs. $50,000 it is a no-brainer. Now I have a reliable mechanic. It is s acinch.. I feel for people who don't have one

[@michaeldecker2725]

As a mechanic you have to worry about the integrity of the used motor. To go through all the labor to pull out put in and then have it fail in some way the customer is going to blame you regardless of what ever agreement you had. That said if I was the customer if I didn’t exactly how maintained a used motor is I’d opt for the remanufactured motor.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I don’t think they gave her an option. She had to settle for what they were willing to do

[@CrystalReneeMusic]

Your voice kind of sounds like Katt Williams. That's a compliment btw, love that guy 🥰😌

[@tscustomstation]

Shit when I replaced the engine in my dad's f150 he bought the engine from fort it came with everything on it water pump alternator p/s pump intake shit even came with oil and filter installed. I did this back in 2007 or 8 and that engine was almost 6000$ but worth every penny didn't have to change shit over

[@richardfoster9499]

Nice video ❤

[@w8what575]

Because in 99 they made quality engines still and quality vehicles..,it was before the design blunder that exists in all chevys today where the exhaust manifold bolts are a hair too long preventing them from being properly torqued leading eventually to engine failure if the Chevy own uses e85 garbage as fuel and lets it heat those aluminum heads up too high and warping them…,leading to a leak into the back cylinder coil packs…most car owners won’t actually service their vehicles like they’re supposed to and will drive them with the misfire too long and then the cylinder burns out the rings and loses compression in the back cylinders…the Chevy express vans 2008 it’ll be cylinder 7…,

[@glenngrimm9415]

Put a reman motor in and you don't have no car payments

[@scottsummers9493]

I'm scared to buy anything remanufactured there are just not building things like they use to

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I 100% agree!

[@dadgarage7966]

Unless it's from the dealer. It costs a lot more but it's all O.E. parts and VIN-specific with necessary updates.

[@Toolaholic7]

Jasper and Powertrain Componets do upgrades.The remans from GM,Chrysler and Ford do not have the upgrades done outsourced

[@jarrrr69]

Always a toss up getting used engines. I did years ago 3.1L had 60k on it but 4 months after in the car intake gasket went. Easy for me but if someone had to pay to have it fixed😬

[@YU-ic1cw]

Damn bro, sorry to hear that. should have been resealed, and all new bolt all parts, during engine replacement. Sorry ur mechanic didn't advise that.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

3.1, and 3.4 engines. It's not if, but when those gaskets fail On my opinion, the bolts loosen up.

[@YU-ic1cw]

@@dans_Learning_Curve yeah, they have a revised (like a decade ago) bolt "kit" and revised torque specs. All in all. Will still leak. I have a push rod tool for doing the lower intake gaskets, that ive welded twice now, from as many gaskets I've done over the years. Shit design. I've even gone back over others repairs w the updated gaskets/bolts. Still leaks after a few years of repair. Pays the bills though. Thank you gm.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@YU-ic1cw bolts are too small and too few!

[@JoeNathan42420]

Dude sounds like Shawn Wayans

[@user-ns9sp4kf5k]

Very nice work ,where are located at city ,state

[@chiefautososa0328]

Used engines have cut off connectors, broken ocvs and rusted, cracked oil pans. It’s a blast 👎

[@jeffdavis6715]

Buy the long block instead of a short block

[@sergi0_0]

I'll save you some time remanufactured engines are actually tested for reliability and warrantied as such. That being said they are not new and not bulletproof. They are better bet than used. if the money makes sense

[@ovalwingnut]

That iz just B-U-T-FULL

[@beniamino939]

Dodge needs to bring back the Magnum years!

[@Toolaholic7]

That is short block.A long block already has the timing cover and oil pan on already

[@adamagonzalez]

I have a 2004 buick lesabre. 86k miles Had a rod knock and engine oil was sparkly. Quote for a remanufactured engine with 5 year warranty, parts and labor is 5700. Worth it?

[@jeffreywhite4091]

who makes the best reman engine for common basic vehicles?

[@savagenomore]

I have over $7,000.00 invested in a new engine and transmission in my 1988 truck....people ask me why...because I love that truck and I can get in it and drive it across the country if I need too

[@shoefetish_youtube]

what company you buy your reman engine from

[@phillipshirley89]

Good looking 5.2 or 5.9

[@hungrybread172]

Where in the world do you buy a new engine.

[@Jeff-uk9cu]

That's a nice 318

[@jacobm9263]

I knew it was a magnum engine, literally impossible to tell tho, 318 or 360. At least from the angles we get

[@hibs5516]

Yeah but junk yard engines are a gamble. LKQ sent me a 5.7 hemi with a broken valve spring. Good thing I checked.

[@tpeoples3516]

I mean half of them come out the factory with a broken valve spring. So that lkq engine was just stock spec lol

[@jesse75]

Learn to rebuild an engine yourself. I've did about 500 of them. You learn a thing or two. In the garage I've got a 454, 390, 351C, 351W, 350 all rebuilt.

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

Sooo, which is better to buy---- used or Remanufactured one?

[@charlesfields7908]

Being a magnum engine, for the diyer we screaming for the rebuild. Go for the 408 stroker or 392 stroker. 😅

[@Slug-Fest]

I've owned two dodge rams 3.9 V6 and a 8.0 V10. From the late 90's and early 00's. Whst is a long block?

[@JohnnyAFG81]

5.2 or 5.9 magnums are solid engines.

[@Mr.Safety.]

All the 90s engine were for the most part, a great time for trucks.

[@beniamino939]

I miss them too.

[@jeffreysmall5259]

Last longer.😅😮

[@691lucian]

Ugh, I'm taking a truck to the scrap tomorrow with a 318 reman engine in it with less than 1k on it, I feel terrible but the truck has to go, I assembled it fresh out of the crate from Napa and put it in myself, it ended up in my hands now, glad I'm not the one who spent the money on it...

[@YU-ic1cw]

Can't *count how many times I've told my service manager, to order another engine/trans, because it was junk (knocking/slipping either in the service bay or on a test drive). after they insist on selling a used to save the cust money. pay me twice and have the cust wait twice as long. Shame. Don't waste time. Not to mention, all the gaskets and bolt on accessories are mandatory replacement for any kind junkyard warranties. Most often, in these situations, buy junkyard parts, u get junk.

[@dandunning4409]

Well that's not true. You either buy a reman short block or a reman long block. A short block comes with no heads, intake etc etc. A long block comes complete with heads, intake, water pump etc etc.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

What wasn’t true?

[@dandunning4409]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor You said a Reman looks like this. You didn't say it was a long block reman. Giving a false impression that all remans look like that. Should explain it's a long block reman and that there is a huge difference between a long block and a short block.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

@@dandunning4409 i explain things where the consumer will understand I don’t like to get to technical because non technical people won’t understand I can tell you are a car person and love the industry like me so try to understand why I explain things the way I do.just because I’m interested in how a house is built doesn’t mean I want to know all the fine details I just want a quick overview,that’s what this is a quick short

[@jurennye1450]

Where do you recommend getting a remanufactured motor from?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I get them from Auto Zone. 3 to 4 year warranty

[@Mr.Turbo6]

Doing the engine because it don’t have any rust on it… those barely exist in the north anymore

[@nickg505]

Shoo them Durango's burn a ton of oil. Looked at many...couldn't bring myself to buy one

[@surfofsinify]

Wtf how did they kill that engine

[@crawling86]

Average cost of a new truck is about eight hundred dollars A month not including gas. Let's go brandon 😂

[@koolklif]

short block.vs long block

[@msohsosolo]

Alex, Do you work on foreigns at all? Specifically…BMWs?🤔

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I use to but I stopped. It’s not the cars that’s the problem… it be the customers lol

[@dustin9035]

I know why it’s getting an engine. It’s because it’s a dodge.

[@buddyluv4200]

Where did you order this one from alex

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Auto Zone!

[@Live2die777]

What company do you recommend for a remanufactured engine

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Sheesh it’s hard to say these days because the Jasper engines are needing to be warrantied out too much. Right now I use Autozone

[@Live2die777]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor what about powertrain products inc?

[@rvadventures]

The word is short block

[@ben10mama]

I'm personally wary of junk yard engines mainly because you can't be sure of the quality of that engine, that's just me though

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That’s true though!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

You're at the mercy of the judgement of person running the engine before it's pulled. I've done fairly well installing salvage yard parts.

[@peted5217]

Durango owner mite be better off spending repair bucks switching to 4Runner

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Now there’s an excellent idea 💡

[@moneymikeslickwill8749]

Yep Toyota quality change basic parts last 100k+ miles

[@orlandoscott5529]

Alex where are you located

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

1850 joy lake road 30260

[@johnqueen2754]

call that a short block???

[@evelynnveleni]

Then what's a rebuild?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

A rebuild is when you take your old one out and install new parts basically a remanufactured engine same thing

[@bradhaines3142]

when you remanufacture the one you already have. all the way apart, replace the bad parts, then back together.

[@Hernandez530]

Rebuild is when you replace ONLY the failed component and Re-use everything else.

[@minimanadam]

So this is why my car took 3x days longer than estimate..get to work , stop playing TV

[@orlandoscott5529]

What would it cost me to replace my 5.7 liter Hemi remanufactured, parts and labor

[@YU-ic1cw]

Why u trying to get quotes on you tube? Deffinatly not the place to go. Don't know the history of ur engine, and certainly don't know the history of a used engine. Could be in worse condition. Never know. May not even need engine replacement, possibly rebuilding. Hemis are problematic in many ways, just as many other engines, over many manufacturers, over many years, are. Find a local diagnostic/repair facility (in real life, not the internet (this is the key highlighted moment of my comment)), and have it assessed and diagnosed, and if ur leary of their conclusion, get a second opinion.

[@orlandoscott5529]

Hey I really appreciate you reply just trying to get a general idea 💡 in what direction I was going to go in if need it be thanks again

[@verylittlehouseonwheels5892]

You take a junk yard engine and do what you supposed to do buying a reman be cheaper

[@user-jv1yt8ek6y]

Why does every light skinned sound the same

[@sdoyal1]

Where are you located???

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Morrow, Ga (Atlanta area)

[@tthams73]

Unless someone stripped everything off the engine. Ya get what ya get

[@anthonyjennings8108]

thats a long block

[@emaadalooo1726]

😮😮😮

[@atomicdmt8763]

but... you have really no idea w the used engine. Id rather know what Im dealing with.

[@johnalenwork53]

Long block

[@adonislopez2808]

Is there any way I can get my Chrysler 300 diagnosed?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Are you located in GA?

[@adonislopez2808]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor my car is on the border of SC and GA

[@HotSizzleTv]

Is that a jasper engine ?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Came from Auto Zone

[@royb642]

How much is it, the reman, 5.7

[@YU-ic1cw]

$50,000. Should look for a new truck.

[@fat_cat8457]

How much would a reman engine like that cost?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

This one was like $4,000 or pretty close to it.

[@tonyw1563]

@@AlexTheCarDoctorWhere you get it at .

[@yolopandagaminge6201]

If you had told me why it’s goin in the dang thang, and I like it, I would go watch the vids, but you didn’t and I don’t feel like wasting time just to figure out that it’s going in there cuz the other one blew

[@Thundarr995]

😂 I just swapped my brother's 5.9 L ,2000 Durango. I was going to put a wrecking yard engine in it, I couldn't find a good wrecking yard 5.9 Magnum. His was actually a remanufactured engine, but I didn't know until it dropped a valve seat and blew up the #1 piston. I made sure this one did not have press in valve seats. The reason he decided to replace the engine, instead of buying another car, is. This one is still in good condition ,it's paid for. Buying a new engine and paying me = $4k car payments, then he's right back to no car payment. And it's a vehicle that the home mechanic can still work on. To those who ever replace a blown up 3.9- 5.2 or 5.9L Magnum engine. You really should get the Kegger intake manifold professionally cleaned. Replace the lower plenum plate with a Hughes Engines aluminum plenum plate. The reason you should get the Kegger intake manifold professionally cleaned or replace it with one from a non blown up engine. When these engines blow, it's common for them to kick broken metal and shards up into the intake ,where you ain't gonna see it. Then you bolt that manifold up to your new remanufactured engine and it sucks all that broken metal shards and peices into your new engine. Make sure you clean, and clean and clean the oil pan. Originally, we replaced his oil pan with a Dorman. It worked just fine until I turned the engine over by hand and the #3,#5 #4 & #6 connecting rods hit the brand new oil pan. I was forced to use the original oil pan. I blasted it with a pressure washer, metal flakes just kept coming out of it. I probably cleaned it 7 to 9 times before I stopped finding metal sparkles on a white paper towel. I've been working on cars/trucks for 30 years at this point. I've been offered auto mechanic jobs. I just don't really enjoy doing it everyday. I cannot stress enough how important it is to make absolutely sure that the Kegger is clean, the oil pan is clean. And if you can afford it, replace that steel plenum plate with the Hughes aluminum one, make sure to follow the instructions...exactly. your remanufactured Magnum engine should be all good.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Good advice buddy

[@fredmiller2222]

nope!

[@rl5055]

Reman…zero mileage Junk yard pull….mileage on odometer without history 🤔 gambling 🎰

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

True, but I have seen some remans have to be warrantied out in a year or two of installing…

[@rl5055]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor that sux. Hopefully those remans came with a warranty and or offered extended warranty.

[@albertortega4015]

Short block

[@rodhelms-yt2pk]

The remanufactured engines from the USA are crap

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I always tell my customer they don’t give you a warranty for fun, it’s because something is going to go wrong lol