To rebuild or crate?

[[HTi]Johnson]

My friend's 2006 2.5rs threw a rod, according to the mechanic shop. He's up at Fairchild AFB and I'm in Eugene Oregon, I haven't been able to confirm it. But would it be cheaper to rebuild the engine or just get an engine and drop it in (after changing all consumables)?

 

Not sure why it threw a rod...it's an automatic that isn't railed on. It's his wife's car.

 

And does anyone have any good places to pick up an engine?

 

Thanks.

Edited November 26, 2010 by [HTi]Johnson

[Suba9792]

An 06' that threw a rod!! was it starved of oil or something, that just doesnt seem right, I've heard of the earlier 2.5s throwing rods but not the newer ones.

[idosubaru]

:confused: through a rod how weird.

 

every engine i've seen that through a rod wasn't rebuildable so i doubt that's an option as one of the block halves is usually hosed.

 

being so new i'd consider a used engine.

 

car-parts shows a few in portland area from $1,400 for 80k-100k and $2,250 for 40k miles.

[bstone]

You might be able to salvage the heads, but the block is likely gone. Sorry.

[carfreak85]

This happened to our bugeye. As a guy currently rebuilding his engine, I would recommend a new longblock. It costs more up front, but it is "drop in easy" and you can always sell parts off the original engine to recoup some of the costs.