Hello,

My engine blew a few weeks ago and I have been debating whether to:

1. Get Rid of the truck and eat the loss (still own $1500 to the bank)
2. Replace engine with a "low" mileage engine
3. Replace engine with re-manufactured engine (3yr/unlimited mileage warranty).

Yesterday, I called the shop to get a quote for option 3. I got the call back this morning: $4500. I was floored because I had discussed with the mechanic a few weeks ago about a "low" mileage engine and the number was $3500 give/take a few dollars.


Just googling for an engines shows:


http://accurateengines.com/engines/47-engine/~$2300


http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...ngo&vi=1371901~$3000


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Jeep-4-7-Remanufactured-Engine-/251131656683?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A2001|Model%3ADurango|Make%3ADodge&has h=item3a789cf9eb&vxp=mtr ~$2600




Is the price I was given by my mechanic a good price for an engine replacement?

If it was me I would pay off the 1.5k and get something else.

I am disappointed with the one response.

I'm just curious how the engine blew. My truck has just passed 165k miles and am worried what might happen. Did the mechanic mention what caused the detonation?

I have 167k on mine with the 4.7l and it runs great i would put a rebuilt engine in. here in AZ you can get one installed for $2500

you may as well get a new engine. You'd probably be spending more money to get another vehicle than you would to replace the engine

not always true... i know of several D in my area in the 2-3k range... in fact there is a 03 in the area listed for $3500 rightnow

I would call a junk yard and buy one in the 500$ range and put it in. Craigslist is good too. Then if you dont like it sell it. No sense in putting in a new or refurbished engine. The transmission and Tcase is going to have the same wear your old engine did. You can find a low mile engine in the jy in a rig that got hit in the back.

I take that back after working on a pos 4.7 for four hours now. I realize now 4.7 is not worth saveing its the biggest pos since the ford taurus. not the durango itself but the 4.7. The 4.7 looks like it was designed by pontiac. My kids car bed has less brittle plastic on it then this motor does. They seem to have used the cheapest bolts they could find to slap it together. If there not corroded and rusted to crap they slip like butter. Never had any problems with my 5.2s or 5.9s but this... This is not a mopar product. Stab it in the heart with a wooden stake and burn it while you can. 4.7 durango = dodge neon suv

UPDATE

After however long it has been, I have found a mechanic who will install the engine for me.

I purchased a manufactured engine (3yr/100k warranty) for $2985.00 (This includes shipping new engine to me and old engine back to yard. Core charge of $350 coming back to me when they get the old engine.)
Misc parts/fluids $200.00
Labor: $400 (if everything goes well. If it doesn't, that price might double)

All in all roughly $3700 total for engine replacement. Well, $3350 when I get core charge back. I should be getting the 'Rango back either this Friday or Saturday.


Next on my list are these questions:

1. I have read somewhere on here that I should have dyno oil put in right away and run it for 100 miles or so, then get an oil change. Is this correct?
2. When I get the oil changed, can I go from dyno to straight synthetic right away, or do i need to go to a blend first then synthetic?
3. I plan to install a K&N High Air Flow filter (already bought) but is there any thing else I should install? 180degree thermostat?