Hi guys, Have a few questions.
I have 91 300CE 104,980 That is having problems. Thinking of have the motor rebuild or replaced. I found a place on line that says they will rebuild my motor like new.
Additional Core Deposit $1,100
Charge for non rebuildable core items:
Block $500 - Head $600 - Oil pan $100

Cost: $6,850.00

LONGBLOCKS INCLUDE:
Basically all components contained between valve cover and oil pan.
New pistons, New oil pump, New rod and main bearings, New timing chain and sliding rails, New rod bushings, New crank seals, New freeze plugs, New water pump (on V-8 only), New oil pump drive bushings, New valve guides, New valves, New valve springs, New rocker arms, New ball stud adj., New hydraulic lifters, New chain tensioner, New or reground camshaft, Complete gasket set.
Block machined to exacting factory specs. Bore and hone cylinders, surface deck. Connecting rods reconditioned, Reground and balanced crankshaft assembly. Cylinder Head is completely remachined including pressure test, resurface, cut seats, hone new guides to size. New valve guides, New valves, New valve springs, New rocker arms, New ball stud adj., New hydraulic lifters, New camshafts (on all V8 & Hyd. Lifter Engines), reground & hardened camshafts (on earlier mechanical type).
Replace as needed or new:
Timing gears, cam bearings, valve train hardware, Flywheel ring gear, Misc. hardware. Installation of cylinder head including valve adjustments. Diesels also include: rebuilt & calibrated Injection Pump, New injector nozzles, New prechambers, New rocker arm shafts, New glow plugs.
Longblocks do NOT include:
Engine management, electrical parts, carburetors or gasoline fuel inj. Components, starter, water pump (except v-8), A/C compressor, power steering pump, alternator, or other components not directly contained within the engine.
My questions are:
Is this a good price?
How much should I expect to pay for someone to pull the engine out and how much to should I pay to have it reinstalled. Thank you for your help with these questions. Have a good day.

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