Rod knock / engine overhaul options

UglyDuck

UglyDuck

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What are some good options for an overhaul shop. Looking to have my long block remanufactured. Bad rod knock. Don’t have time to do the rebuild myself. I can pull the engine and reinstall it.

Looking at S and J engines. Any feedback welcomed and appreciated.
 
UglyDuck said:
What are some good options for an overhaul shop. Looking to have my long block remanufactured.
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That's going to depend on your local market. If you intend to have your original block rebuilt, which would be my choice, you're going to need to keep it local. Where I live we have no problem finding competent guys/shops to rebuild, but I have no idea about your area. I suggest asking around, maybe throwing that question on FBook.

If you're willing to go the reman route, I suggest looking for stock rebuilds only with the best warranty. I have no opinion of S & J, but have seen decent stuff from Jasper Engines. IDK if they have 4.0s
 
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BlueC said:
That's going to depend on your local market. If you intend to have your original block rebuilt, which would be my choice, you're going to need to keep it local. Where I live we have no problem finding competent guys/shops to rebuild, but I have no idea about your area. I suggest asking around, maybe throwing that question on FBook.

If you're willing to go the reman route, I suggest looking for stock rebuilds only with the best warranty. I have no opinion of S & J, but have seen decent stuff from Jasper Engines. IDK if they have 4.0s
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Ok thanks for that. I prefer to have mine rebuilt. I don’t mind shipping it if it’s for the right shop. Local is obviously better though.
 
I was in a similar spot when my rod finally went through my block. Personally, I bought a used engine, did a RMS, oil pan gasket, and slapped it in. For $300 and a couple of days of work I got an engine, how many km no clue. But I now have a bunch of spare trail parts and brought the engine to the scrapper and got $80. Obviously, if you can afford new that is probably the way to go, but don't rule out used especially being in the states there is probably a bunch of deals to be had!
 
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