Replace headgaskets on 2.8 or swap engine?

FullersCustomShop · 10-24-2007, 07:06 PM

I have a 1996 A4 Quattro 2.8 with blown headgaskets it has 184000 miles. I am not sure weather I would be better off tearing the motor down and doing the gaskets and some headwork on a motor with 184000 miles for a few $100 or if Im better off buying a used motor with less than 75000 miles for $1000-1500 (prices I've found within 100 miles). I have even thought about seeking a rebuid kit but not sure if want to get myself into a complete motor rebuild or where to find the parts to do so. I havent even found were to get head gaskets yet.

I purchased this car for dirt cheap with blown head gaskets I know the heater core was just replaced which someone appears to of forgotton to bleed the air out ooops. So as far as I know the motor may have been ready to blow anyway so I would like to know what your suggestions are. Thank you

Paul

HellBent · 10-26-2007, 12:15 AM

Actually after calling around and quoting a bunch of people i found out it was cheaper for me to buy a new engine then rebuild the one i had with blown headgaskets. I'll be getting my car back tomorrow

...I'd definintally go with a whole engine replacement, mine total will cost around 1600$

FullersCustomShop · 10-27-2007, 11:27 AM

That is a very good price for getting the motor replaced. How much of that is labor?

HellBent · 10-31-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FullersCustomShop

That is a very good price for getting the motor replaced. How much of that is labor?

I just got the bill today and it was for $900...but the mechanic ran into problems (its still not working...) [$200 more than quoted]

10-24-2007, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
FullersCustomShop Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 15 Gallery: (0)	Replace headgaskets on 2.8 or swap engine? I have a 1996 A4 Quattro 2.8 with blown headgaskets it has 184000 miles. I am not sure weather I would be better off tearing the motor down and doing the gaskets and some headwork on a motor with 184000 miles for a few $100 or if Im better off buying a used motor with less than 75000 miles for $1000-1500 (prices I've found within 100 miles). I have even thought about seeking a rebuid kit but not sure if want to get myself into a complete motor rebuild or where to find the parts to do so. I havent even found were to get head gaskets yet. I purchased this car for dirt cheap with blown head gaskets I know the heater core was just replaced which someone appears to of forgotton to bleed the air out ooops. So as far as I know the motor may have been ready to blow anyway so I would like to know what your suggestions are. Thank you Paul __________________ http://www.konzeptaudi.com

10-27-2007, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
FullersCustomShop Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 15 Gallery: (0)	That is a very good price for getting the motor replaced. How much of that is labor? __________________ http://www.konzeptaudi.com

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10-26-2007, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
HellBent Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 52 Gallery: (0)	Actually after calling around and quoting a bunch of people i found out it was cheaper for me to buy a new engine then rebuild the one i had with blown headgaskets. I'll be getting my car back tomorrow ...I'd definintally go with a whole engine replacement, mine total will cost around 1600$

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