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Monthly Archives: January 2015

Replacing Your Engine - What To Expect

Replacing Your Engine - What To Expect

Tweet"New" Engines: If you are replacing your engine, the process is not as simple as removing the old engine and dropping in a new one. Replacing your engine can be a long and difficult process; since as well as being big and heavy, engines are made up of a lot of little parts.  Also an engine connects and works with several other systems including the electrical system, exhaust, transmission and cooling system. Since most people are not going to pay extremely high prices for a brand new or re-manufactured-rebuilt engine, the general process for replacing your engine starts with your car repair shop finding a used engine that fits your car.  The "new" used engine should have a warranty on it, should be free from damage, should have good compression and relatively low mileage, if possible. Replacing Your Engine: Once the right engine is f ... read more