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The Long and Short of Used Truck Engines
Ford or Chevy, GMC or Toyota, a used truck engine can truly revitalize your pickup, van or sport utility vehicle. Not to mention that when you do the math, a new truck or even a complete engine overhaul will really set you back. With the large number of replacement engines available, you might as well do yourself a favor and save some money, too.
Right now, you can order a used truck engine with a full warranty, generally have it shipped within twenty-four hours and have it delivered to your mechanic inside of forty-eight hours. That is not too bad, considering that full engine overhaul would take at least that long. And it is the labor costs that really count when your mechanic hands you the bill.
Long bed, short bed, long block or short block-the number of makes and models of engine replacement options is staggering. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, you know what you are getting into. But for the rest of us mortals, you can have the used truck engine you have bought shipped directly to your mechanic's shop.
Before you seal the deal on that perfect used or remanufactured engine, go down a quick mental checklist. Does it have a warranty? How much is the shipping? (Probably a lot less than you think) What parts will you need in addition to the long block or short block? All this plus a labor estimate will give you a good idea of where you stand. But you'll probably still be ahead of the game.
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