what is the best source for a new engine 4ye 2.2?
or is rebuilding a better option?
i have 4 vans two with bad engines.
i am just wondering the price difference between crate engine and full rebuild.
the going rate on a complete is 2000 to 2500 in the research i've done.
however i do have a shop and an engine stand and could pull apart engine and sub out honing, machining, etc.
the main problem is i do not have the resources to pull engine out from bottom or put back in.
i talked to the closest shop about dropin the engine and tran for me, if i did all the dirty work( as much as possible to where van could still be towed). they quoted me $400, but said that front axle had to come out and it would be immobilized.
main question, what is most efficient labor/parts way to put new engine in a van?
new engine pay a shop to swap
or
drop, rebuild, put back in, then reinstall
any input appreciated
thanks steve