996 Engine value
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996 Engine value
So I found a pulled 2001 996 engine that was pulled 2 years ago because of coolant in 3rd cylinder. They want $3000 for it. What is realistic for this core motor?
Thanks
Joey
Thanks
Joey
#2
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What does a D-chunk repair cost these days? Heads and cams alone would be a couple grand parted out, I’d think. If the engine’s sat for 2 years without any removal of fluids, it could end up being a s*** show.
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Why too much. When i was looking it was $1-1.5k for the core as my block was blown up.
Dont think heads r worth more then $500 as cores. I wish they were worth more as u have a good set if cores to sell off.
Dont think heads r worth more then $500 as cores. I wish they were worth more as u have a good set if cores to sell off.
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I know you have experience with this. Is the $3k too much? What do you think it is worth with a lot of unknowns. Thanks
Joey
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I would say $1,000 max. I would not buy it unless you want to send it to LN Engineering for Bigger stronger cylinders! (3.8 litre's)
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Yeah, but coolant sitting in the engine for 2 years pretty much assures the crank is a corroded paper weight doesn’t it?
#12
Please treat the unknown engine as an unknown core. Realistically very few parts can be salvaged. Spending $3000 on this would be a gamble that has very few good outcomes for you.
I did sell a 2001 996 engine as an extremely loud knocking engine for $1600. It started and ran but knocked so loud I was afraid to move it around the shop. All of these problems were disclosed and the buyer still purchased it.
Maybe a good block, but you really have to trust not only the integrity, but the mechanical knowledge of the seller to even consider purchasing this.
I did sell a 2001 996 engine as an extremely loud knocking engine for $1600. It started and ran but knocked so loud I was afraid to move it around the shop. All of these problems were disclosed and the buyer still purchased it.
Maybe a good block, but you really have to trust not only the integrity, but the mechanical knowledge of the seller to even consider purchasing this.
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I purchased a 3.6 motor complete except for the wiring harness and mufflers in May for $1200. It turns over but has a bad IMS. I have not disassembled it to determine the internal damage yet.
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I bought a perfectly running 3.6 (AT) motor 3 years ago with 50K mile on it for $6K. It was running in the car it was pulled from and I'd not buy one I couldn't hear running. Anything else is a roll of the dice!