Cracked Engine Block

[NCUndertaker]

Mechanic says my block is cracked. I am lost as far as mechanical and just need some advice to back up the mechanic is saying. The motor is a Volvo-Penta 2001, 5.0 GXi. He says I need a long block and risers...estimating around 6000.00 to replace. Does this sound about right? Any suggestions from the experts here?

Thanks in advance, I'm getting sick thinking about it.

 

[Haut Medoc]

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Mechanic says my block is cracked. I am lost as far as mechanical and just need some advice to back up the mechanic is saying. The motor is a Volvo-Penta 2001, 5.0 GXi. He says I need a long block and risers...estimating around 6000.00 to replace. Does this sound about right? Any suggestions from the experts here?

Thanks in advance, I'm getting sick thinking about it.

If that's a new engine & manifolds with labor, he is in the ballpark...

 

[HT32BSX115]

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Does this sound about right? Any suggestions from the experts here?

Well, I'm no expert......but I have replaced a few boat engines.....


From: http://usengine.us/volvopenta.html

A suitable long-block will be about $2200 + shipping,tax and core. ($3000) MORE or less....depending on where you get it....

Manifold/riser kit for a Volvo 5.0 from an aftermarket source (OSCO) is somewhere around $550 + shipping and tax. ($650)

Other incidentals might be as much as $200-300.


Lessee........ we're close to $4K so far. (no labor)


Labor...... About $100/hr at most shops give or take.

I think it would easily take me 15-20 hours or more to do the job. (probably more)

If the dealer gets everything from Volvo, it will be MUCH more.


I think $6000 is probably a reasonable estimate depending on what he finds when it's all apart.



Good luck,



Rick

 

[dingdongs]

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wish i was on a $100 an hour and i'd only be in until lunchtime on a monday,but as i'm not i've learnt to use tools myself.if u too are willing to go for it u could save a fortune and learn your craft inside out.look on www.michiganmotorz.com for prices or be ready to stump up a large sum.could it be jb welded as many cracked blocks have been recovered and run for years with satisfactory results.it may be worth a go!!!!!!!!

 

[NCUndertaker]

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Thanks for all the replies so far guys. I'm still waiting on the mechanic for a final word on the costs of the parts.

 

[zbnutcase]

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Yup I'd say 6K is about 2K too much....

 

[NCUndertaker]

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One more question...if I was to attempt to remove and replace this engine myself, just how big of a job is it? I am mechanically inclined, have restored my 1969 mustang, but have never removed and replaced an engine in either a car or a boat.

 

[HT32BSX115]

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It's not that big of a job if you have an area to work and a decent lift to pick up the engine.

You should buy a correct year OEM service manual if your planning it.

 

[Chaparralboater]

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Do it your self. Boat engines don't look half as hard to take out as vehicle engines..

 

[Jim Marshall]

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Is it a Ford or Chevy?

Jim

 

[Alpheus]

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You can get a short block with new heads shipped to your front door for 1600 bucks. Switch everything over and throw some new risers and manifolds on and be done with it.

Get a manual and take allot of pictures before your tear it out. Just take your time and ask allot of questions. Thats what this forum is all about...

http://www.rapidomarine.com/default.aspx?p=/engines/default.aspx

 

[NCUndertaker]

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Chevy, 305 Long Block...so im told

 

[Alpheus]

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The 350 will bolt right in and wont change a thing. Just gives you a bit more horse power to play with...