Engine rebuild or engine change? big dilemma....

[dogsridewith]

Lots of totaled cars run well. Some even drive OK or fine. Push a front corner enough to dent the front of the door and crack the windshield. Often, that's totaled.
It's just cost to fix is more than value fixed.
(Or could be really hammered in the rear, but still able to drag itself around the lot in low gear(s).)

[SirDigby]

Originally Posted by dogsridewith

Lots of totaled cars run well. Some even drive OK or fine. Push a front corner enough to dent the front of the door and crack the windshield. Often, that's totaled.
It's just cost to fix is more than value fixed.
(Or could be really hammered in the rear, but still able to drag itself around the lot in low gear(s).)

I just got mine back from the body shop, rear hammering. I can't believe they didn't total it out! they did $4600 in repairs! on an 07! i'm so happy I get to keep it.

most big recyclers have an engine dyno that they do their testing on. they do not need the car for testing. I would trust their millage because they have like 50 of them for sale. they are a good company and have good representation.

[tmontague]

Originally Posted by SirDigby

most big recyclers have an engine dyno that they do their testing on.

Ahh I see, I've always wondered how people bench test their engines, what would a set up like that consist of?