Used Engine Vs. Remanufactured Engine

[@trentdawg2832]

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

[@lordfarquaad4174]

@@trentdawg2832 I’m eager to see that Durango cuz with a 4K motor it better be a mint chassis and manual trans

[@davidboyden9099]

@@lordfarquaad4174 I expect this was considered before the repair

[@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

[@frankem4837]

Dam straight. And you never know what you getting "new" these days

[@SteveContreras-m1h]

What if u ain't got the 4k 😂😂

[@jeffu3248]

🔥🔥🔥

[@lordfarquaad4174]

@@SteveContreras-m1hif u comfortably have 4K to drop on a motor then a car note should be no problem makes no sense people just can’t budget

[@adanlopez1011]

Amen. And it’s 6 years with dealer markups, and 8% interest, and having to pay full coverage insurance which goes up every year.

[@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.

[@mrhombregordo9556]

💯🫡

[@lordfarquaad4174]

The new car comes with a hundred thousand miles of warranties and more often works perfectly fine for at least 100k more often than not. Yall acting like u buy beaters and still have 4K just chilling for a motor is the biggest 🧢 I’ve ever heard. You can’t afford either

[@jmillshobbies6344]

Not everybody wants a new car, with high payments and higher property taxes, and increased insurance premiums. That is not the only reason to keep repairing your old vehicle but a good one, and not everybody wants new crap, they are not always perfect or built as well as older cars

[@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.

[@La_mera_riata86]

Rear main seal specially on a GM product

[@Chevyman02]

Don't forget a timing chain, rear main seals, & I would go as far as putting a new front seal in the transmission. Alot easier to change those parts with the engine out of the vehicle. In fact I know of some guys that do a complete reseal of the engine, all new gaskets, with the exception of head gaskets.

[@TheMrboskie]

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

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I might try that

[@Shepherds_Place]

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Dude that is genius! 😂 to start every video with the stethoscope on the motor resembling the heart 🤣 and giving your diagnosis that would be awesome!

[@k24tony]

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

[@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

[@moneymikeslickwill8749]

Love these channels actually watching mechanics work their magic

[@Amarillobymorning777]

Got a 1999 Durango full loaded, Leather interior. Took it to Mexico twice about 8 thousand miles round trip no issues. Best SUV I got .

[@AcuraChannel]

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

[@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?

[@davidca96]

I love remades, they are virtually a brand new bare engine. Junkyard engines are great for a car you just want to keep using though, to get a bit more life but they usually need a lot of cleaning and issues with sitting for so long.

[@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

[@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…,

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@devingeary455]

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

[@peachyclean93]

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

[@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]

💯💯💯

[@PandaMan02]

what you get from reman varies greatly.

[@matthostetler5422]

As long as rust hasn't taken hold of a good body on frame vehicle, rebuilding makes sense. Unfortunately, that's difficult for those of us living in the rust belt. I've seen very nice looking trucks hiding a rotten frame. Someone might take care of the body and keep it waxed while all the important parts rust out from under it.

[@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

[@highpointsights]

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

[@jesse75]

Pay them fairly.

[@markcavandish1295]

Man that’s a lot of work

[@Bobthebuilder.69]

I learned years ago to go ahead and spend your money on a crate engine if you can. You get a 3 year warranty or 100k miles on most new engines. Might as well do it right the first time and save yourself a possible headache down the road

[@harvesterofthemad9426]

Must be that 4.7 that will only work that one specific year.

[@bch5513]

Used engines scare the crap out of me. Never know how they have been maintained BUT if you check them carefully and know your supplier well, they can sure be lifesaving.. been burnt like hell on them before though even when everything checks out. Sure would be nice to have access to sim tester to wet run it

[@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

[@DanielDuhon]

So I’ve had to replace TWO engines in two different cars lol, kind of sucks

[@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

[@RickyNy]

I get assembled reman engines from dealer

[@jacobm9263]

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

[@edstacks5254]

I would try to get a cheap used engine and just replace whatever looks worn most likely is gonna be good to just install without doing anythin😅

[@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

[@fordmech7913]

Highway robbery 😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@anonemous4529]

Did they kill that motor with milage or neglect? Those old mopar small blocks are hard to kill. Ive had many.

[@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

[@CrystalReneeMusic]

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

[@jackmehoff1565]

That’s a long block a short block won’t even have heads 😂😂❤❤

[@Shepherds_Place]

I put a remanufactured transmission in my 02 F-150 run stronger and faster than it used to still has original motor with 283k miles

[@josephmcnulty6922]

Does the reman fix the problem that the manufacturer made?

[@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?

[@chiefautososa0328]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@marcanthony9659]

@@davidboyden9099 damn wtf, 50k for a car 😦

[@davidboyden9099]

@@marcanthony9659 tell me about it

[@longpeter-cw3sg]

That timing chain isnt playing around. Not a chance in h*** that beast is going to jump timing

[@jeffdavis6715]

Buy the long block instead of a short block

[@exquisiteworksllc3659]

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

[@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

[@suzumes6738]

A 4 seat get about that runs on gas and ain't parked in the grass is worth at least 4k.

[@beniamino939]

Dodge needs to bring back the Magnum years!

[@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?

[@JoeNathan42420]

Dude sounds like Shawn Wayans

[@llspragulus]

Yay long and short block remans

[@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.

[@michaelhiles5350]

Because 5k is cheaper than a new or used vehicle common sense

[@Mr.Turbo6]

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

[@phillipshirley89]

Good looking 5.2 or 5.9

[@charlesfields7908]

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

[@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

[@John_Buck]

Do you not have to move the parts over to the reman engine? Or, buy new parts making it even more expensive?

[@crawling86]

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

[@hungrybread172]

Where in the world do you buy a new engine.

[@glenngrimm9415]

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

[@richardfoster9499]

Nice video ❤

[@dustin9035]

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

[@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.

[@ovalwingnut]

That iz just B-U-T-FULL

[@BUTGOD-j1x]

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

[@nickg505]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Jeff-uk9cu]

That's a nice 318

[@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.

[@minimanadam]

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

[@jeffreywhite4091]

who makes the best reman engine for common basic vehicles?

[@GuillermaArteaga]

Very nice work ,where are located at city ,state

[@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

[@jeffreysmall5259]

Last longer.😅😮

[@jurennye1450]

Where do you recommend getting a remanufactured motor from?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

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

[@rjj5075]

The 99 Durango ain’t worth 4,000.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Idk man. You can buy a new Durango and still have to spend that $4,000 vs putting that engine in it and it takes him another 300,000 miles. It’s something to think about.

[@Dorian-b6t]

Why does every light skinned sound the same

[@surfofsinify]

Wtf how did they kill that engine

[@verylittlehouseonwheels5892]

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

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

My Mopar bro. Baruk Hashem.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@atomicdmt8763]

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

[@buddyluv4200]

Where did you order this one from alex

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Auto Zone!