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Originally Posted by MBeige
The non turbo is more common than the turbo which is the most desired of the diesels. So the prices tend to soar if you want to get a used turbo engine and considering they only made that engine in the US and in very rare European cases, it's not too common to have them in Manila. Even if labor is cheap the cost of the new engine offsets it so it balances out. Tough choice huh?
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You are right Pat. And with a few choices, chances of getting a bad engine is high. A total rebuild would cost about $1,500 including labor and you are sure that everything inside is good.
Pat, would a surplus 617 turbo fit in a Balikbayan box?
