remanufactured trans & engines

briansc1 · 07-31-2008, 05:36 PM

Has any one bought any remanufactured trans and or engines for S series cars? What kind of luck have u had?
thanks

Low Saturn · 07-31-2008, 06:20 PM

I remanufacture my own.

Ohming · 07-31-2008, 06:27 PM

The best quote I got for a rebuilt was "about $2000", with me bringing him the engine. Most of these cars discussed here are $1500-3500 cars. That's easy math. (transmission not included)

MikeNW · 07-31-2008, 07:03 PM

Success depends on whether the person who rebuilt it knew what they were doing. You could end up with a substandard product that will run OK until the warranty is over. Where a good product might have run fine for 100,000 miles or more.
You should have some reason for trusting them.

If I didn't have someone like Low Saturn near by, and the car was otherwise in good shape, I would have to get a Saturn crate engine and install it myself.

MikeNW · 07-31-2008, 07:27 PM

ooops

sc2dohc94 · 07-31-2008, 09:11 PM

i live in dallas tx area i took my engine to city motor supply and had it rebuilt for $500

Low Saturn · 07-31-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc2dohc94

i live in dallas tx area i took my engine to city motor supply and had it rebuilt for $500

They rebuilt the engine for $500?

Rings, pistons, bearings and gaskets come to more than that.

fujioko · 07-31-2008, 11:04 PM

So far I have spent $540.00 on an in frame rebuild on my 96SW1. I’ll need to spend another $35.00 for fluids.

The best part is I know the job was done right and the pistons will have the drain holes. I done think most rebuilders would modify the pistons.

Crasoum · 07-31-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Saturn

They rebuilt the engine for $500?

Rings, pistons, bearings and gaskets come to more than that.

Probably just a short block, I have a place local that does short block for $519. I know Blaine Motor Supply in Dallas does them even cheaper. To be honest I don't know the quality however, and am currently dealing with head-work that is nickel and diming me to death from my local shop.

They make their money back in all the small stuff it seems.

gkainz · 08-02-2008, 02:28 AM

tell me more about an inframe rebuild? Do you have another thread on it somewhere? My son's 95 SL2 seems to have bit the dust and I'm contemplating what to do here - he can't afford another car right now...

OldNuc · 08-02-2008, 08:55 AM

You do an in frame rebuild when you can not find an engine hoist. Just remove the head, timing cover, and pan. It is basically a new rings, valve job and valve seals, and a new timing chain set and oil pump.

gkainz · 08-02-2008, 01:49 PM

I don't have a problem with pulling the engine if necessary. However, if not necessary then that would be cool, too ... my engine experience is limited to older V8 engines, so this is new to me.

07-31-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
briansc1 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 53 2002 SC1	remanufactured trans & engines Has any one bought any remanufactured trans and or engines for S series cars? What kind of luck have u had? thanks

07-31-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
Low Saturn Super Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 15,308 Low Saturn's Photos 2007 AURA XR 2001 SC2	Re: remanufactured trans & engines I remanufacture my own. ... Mike -1991 Turbo SL2. 11.809 @ 116.488 mph www.differentracing.com -2001 Limited Edition SC2 (#78) -2001 Chevrolet Suburban -2007 Saturn Aura XR -2011 Rally Yellow Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS

07-31-2008, 06:27 PM	#3
Ohming Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 58 Ohming's Photos 1997 SC2 1995 SC1	Re: remanufactured trans & engines The best quote I got for a rebuilt was "about $2000", with me bringing him the engine. Most of these cars discussed here are $1500-3500 cars. That's easy math. (transmission not included) ... 95 SC2 A/T 97 SC2 M/T

07-31-2008, 07:03 PM	#4
MikeNW Master Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lower Alabama= God's country, if God wanted mosquito and red ant bites, and to be covered in mildew Posts: 3,451 MikeNW's Photos 1997 SL	Re: remanufactured trans & engines Success depends on whether the person who rebuilt it knew what they were doing. You could end up with a substandard product that will run OK until the warranty is over. Where a good product might have run fine for 100,000 miles or more. You should have some reason for trusting them. If I didn't have someone like Low Saturn near by, and the car was otherwise in good shape, I would have to get a Saturn crate engine and install it myself. ... 97 SL. Bought 7/07, reluctantly sold Dec 2019 Burgman 400- indestructible beast Sportster 883- fun bike Cannondale 29er- daily driver

07-31-2008, 07:27 PM	#5
MikeNW Master Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lower Alabama= God's country, if God wanted mosquito and red ant bites, and to be covered in mildew Posts: 3,451 MikeNW's Photos 1997 SL	Re: remanufactured trans & engines ooops ... 97 SL. Bought 7/07, reluctantly sold Dec 2019 Burgman 400- indestructible beast Sportster 883- fun bike Cannondale 29er- daily driver Last edited by MikeNW; 07-31-2008 at 07:27 PM. Reason: duplicate post

07-31-2008, 09:11 PM	#6
sc2dohc94 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: texas Posts: 96 1994 SC2	Re: remanufactured trans & engines i live in dallas tx area i took my engine to city motor supply and had it rebuilt for $500

07-31-2008, 11:04 PM	#8
fujioko Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Mi Posts: 170 fujioko's Photos 1996 SW1	Re: remanufactured trans & engines So far I have spent $540.00 on an in frame rebuild on my 96SW1. I’ll need to spend another $35.00 for fluids. The best part is I know the job was done right and the pistons will have the drain holes. I done think most rebuilders would modify the pistons. ... 96 SW1 5spd & trailer hitch 309000 miles <--rebuilt! 79 Triumph Spitfire <--British car 94 Mazda Miata 45MPG 91 Mazda Miata 3 cyl. 51MPG

08-02-2008, 02:28 AM	#10
gkainz Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176 1995 SL2	Re: remanufactured trans & engines tell me more about an inframe rebuild? Do you have another thread on it somewhere? My son's 95 SL2 seems to have bit the dust and I'm contemplating what to do here - he can't afford another car right now...

08-02-2008, 08:55 AM	#11
OldNuc Super Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Far Southwestern Iowa Posts: 66,694 OldNuc's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: remanufactured trans & engines You do an in frame rebuild when you can not find an engine hoist. Just remove the head, timing cover, and pan. It is basically a new rings, valve job and valve seals, and a new timing chain set and oil pump.

08-02-2008, 01:49 PM	#12
gkainz Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 176 1995 SL2	Re: remanufactured trans & engines I don't have a problem with pulling the engine if necessary. However, if not necessary then that would be cool, too ... my engine experience is limited to older V8 engines, so this is new to me.

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