Engine

noollaw17 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 03:02 PM

So my alfa may have finally died. The coolant managed to leak into the oil system, effectively destroying the engine. I was wondering if anyone knew how much a new engine would cost and if someone might know where to get one. I'm assuming this is going to be expensive but I thought I would consider all my options.

If this option is not feasible I will probably be parting out the car.

AR4me · #2 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 03:05 PM

Destroyed? What's the extend of the damage?

You can always buy a used engine from APE and put in. A 2.5 is pretty inexpensive, a 3.0 somewhat more costly.

Jes

noollaw17 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 04:23 PM

My repair guy said that it would be at least 30 hours worth of labor to just take the engine apart then about $8000 worth of parts.

sh0rtlife · #4 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 06:17 PM

your mechanic is over chargeing you!...8k in parts BS!!

odds are unless you were high on RPMs or put ALOT of milage on the engine while water was leaking...you should be able to save the engine with minimal work and parts.......

but youd probably be better off grabbing a cheep 2.5 off ebay for a few hundred$$ and drop it in

tomp · #5 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 07:04 PM

A really good 2.5 motor shouldnt put you out much more than a grand. I picked up an entire platinum with broken clutch fork and some rust for less than that. Had only 80k on the clock and a perfect motor.
-TomP.

**MarcusHMM** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 07:18 PM

I have 2 2.5 engines in my shop. Both off of EBay and both out of Milanos. One came from a guy parting out a Milano and he said the engine was running when removed. The other from a salvage yard in IN I think. They were acquired about 2 years ago and have been on pallets in my shop/warehouse heated and dry for two years untouched.

I am in Rochester NY, so if you need one let me know. I do not need two of them, or at least I hope I do not. Not sure what they are worth but we could work that out if you need one.

Marcus

5yearplan · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 08:38 PM

I have a 2.5 with 55k for cheap

**bshorey** · #8 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noollaw17

My repair guy said that it would be at least 30 hours worth of labor to just take the engine apart then about $8000 worth of parts.

braino · #9 (**permalink**) 10-02-2007, 10:37 PM

Talk of selling engines brings up a question I have been pondering today. I've located a nice Verde transaxle at a good price. Only problem is that it's on the wrong coast.

Anyone know of the best way to ship 193lbs of aluminum and steel 3600 miles? I don't think UPS will even touch it!

cheers,
Brian

sh0rtlife · #10 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 12:08 AM

dhl, fed ex, greyhound...my understanding is that greyhound and DHL are cheepest

noollaw17 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 05:41 AM

5yearplan and MarcusMM if you guys could give me email addresses to contact you at, I have some questions about the engines. Or if you prefer you could email me at LUChE07@hotmail.com. I'm trying to price out how much this would cost and decide if I want to invest the money.

DonBeeson · #12 (**permalink**) 10-03-2007, 10:13 AM

My suggestion is get the 2.5 from someone, and make sure to do the front and rear oil seals and timing belt before tossing it in...ask me how i know!