I'm not doing a short block? Getting a crate long block.
CK5
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1990 GMC Jimmy engine replacement ?
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I'm have the tools and ability to do the engine swap myself. But for $1800 in labor costa I'll have them do it.
I would not trust them. Many years ago I had some friends I knew that owned a shop, and I knew them as knowledgable. I had them R&R a 454 big block I had put together myself into a 1977 C30 single cab dually, and even though they did most of the job correct, I still ended up having to fleshing out a few details they screwed up. That is why I do big jobs like engine installs myself because I trust myself more to do the job right than anybody else.
For 5k you are looking at spending I would buy complete wrecked truck with low mileage and do complete swap motor, transmission, rear-end, computer and anything else that you could use, maybe frame and all from a Tahoe. I am going to be looking real hard at same thing on my suburban.
I don't want to put a used engine in it.
In that case I would go with a jasper replacement, nice warranty and good company
Do you have a friend or family member that could help do the install ?
You do realize that if you get one from ATK or jasper etc you are putting a used engine in right? I’ve seen jasper engines with one oversized piston and the rest stock, same with ATK. They get a core, replace what needs to be replaced to meet a spec and ship it. Unless you are buying a new GM engine, I’d trust used more than the major rebuilders.
Until you find a welded up cylinder around 50k miles and its blown out were the weld was and filled the cylinder with coolant and screwed the whole motor .
Buddy of mine maintains a fleet of delivery trucks and got this in one of there motors . Made it past the short commercial warranty period but didn't last .
Unfortunately Jasper’s quality has gone way down in recent years.
As long as you understand when you get the final bill, it will very likely not be $1800
Shops don’t like doing engine swaps. And they may do it right, but they will have to charge you for every corner they don’t cut
Some shops also charge the dont-wanna tax
Didn't realize they had gone to crap. Guess GM crate or LS is the only way to go these days
If my place I moved to was better set up I’d say bring it over. Half my garage stuff is still at my Dads place. Including the cherry picker.
Swapping one is a weekend job if you have everything you need right there. (Gaskets and stuff)
What city are you in ?
Sugar Hill, Ga.
BryantRiverRat
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Machine shop can fix it cheaply
Too far away for me to help: in western Colorado
I'm in the Bogart/ Athens area. Not familiar with shops closer to you, but Adkins Automotive Machine shop in Watkinsville has done some work (rebuild) for me on my 89 Suburban. It was reasonable, I was pleased and they have a great reputation in the area. It would be about 45mins to an hour drive for you. (Y'alls traffic up there sucks,LOL)
