How much would it cost to install a new engine in a TL type-s?

StonedCL · 11-25-2009, 8:37 PM

One of my friends bought a used TL type-s (since he loved my CL-S) about a year ago for 6K with 120K miles... When the guy sold it to him he "said" he did the timming belt but last night he called me and said his timming belt snapped and now he would need a new engine.. He went on car-parts . com and found a few for $500-$1000. What do u guys think a hoda specialty shop would charge him to drop a new engine in his car and take his out?
Also if they where to do the timming belt and waterpump while doing it how much more would it be? Does anyone have a clue or have ever done it?
He LOVES his car and the tranny was done by acura at like 105K miles (the guy actully showed him the recipt for it) and wants to keep it for a few more years then sell it cuz right now w/o a engine its worthless!!

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juanclopez2786 · 11-25-2009, 8:57 PM

i could do it for a good price! no B/S. worked at honda for 3 years. also would do that engine with another honda master tech with 7 years exp. let me know if your friend is interested.

01tl4tl · 11-26-2009, 1:47 AM

sounds like a timing belt job done without new tensioner pullies- then 20k later that thing siezes and belt snaps
Not worth saving a hundred now to spend 1500 later but many shops dont do it

replace all the 105 parts on the replacement engine- its been sitting a while so flush the water passages before doing anything and run seafoam thru it- oil change etc

check local auto recycler yards for a good unit- prices vary with how much of the complete assembly you get--heads- intake exhaust- timing belt covers..

props to juan for offering assistance- ziners helping ziners
may be the guy who knows where to buy to!

Sneaky Green · 11-26-2009, 5:22 AM

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Originally Posted by juanclopez2786

i could do it for a good price! no B/S. worked at honda for 3 years. also would do that engine with another honda master tech with 7 years exp. let me know if your friend is interested.

shit i was looking for a honda tech near me i have a 2000 tl-p i am about to purchase a new tranny and engine u think u can do it and for how much im in baltimore,md

**fsttyms1** · 11-26-2009, 9:32 AM

3 hr job for me. Shop would probably charge 4-6

juanclopez2786 · 11-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StonedCL

One of my friends bought a used TL type-s (since he loved my CL-S) about a year ago for 6K with 120K miles... When the guy sold it to him he "said" he did the timming belt but last night he called me and said his timming belt snapped and now he would need a new engine.. He went on car-parts . com and found a few for $500-$1000. What do u guys think a hoda specialty shop would charge him to drop a new engine in his car and take his out?
Also if they where to do the timming belt and waterpump while doing it how much more would it be? Does anyone have a clue or have ever done it?
He LOVES his car and the tranny was done by acura at like 105K miles (the guy actully showed him the recipt for it) and wants to keep it for a few more years then sell it cuz right now w/o a engine its worthless!!

found an engine in utica ny if hes willing to take a drive for $325 with 52k on it.
http://trade6608.car-part.com/inventory/retail.htm

JterrorC · 11-26-2009, 11:01 AM

is this a type S or P^^^^^^^ ops boy better jump on that... if not i would..lol

phee · 11-26-2009, 12:05 PM

defenitely a 3 hours job

juanclopez2786 · 11-26-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jterrorc

is this a type S or P^^^^^^^ ops boy better jump on that... if not i would..lol

its a type s

StonedCL · 11-26-2009, 11:42 PM

Thanks guys good looking out juan , I will let him know to see what he says.
So u think $1000-1500 to take engine out chang timming belt , tentioner, wp in new engine and drop it in? I think he got prices around $2000-$2200 to do it with a junk yard engine , I gotta call him tommorrow and find out what he is doing!

juanclopez2786 · 11-27-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by StonedCL

Thanks guys good looking out juan , I will let him know to see what he says.
So u think $1000-1500 to take engine out chang timming belt , tentioner, wp in new engine and drop it in? I think he got prices around $2000-$2200 to do it with a junk yard engine , I gotta call him tommorrow and find out what he is doing!

thats wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy tooo much for a junkyard engine installed.... let me know what he wants to do.

StonedCL · 11-27-2009, 9:46 PM

I will talk to him..
Jaun whats a number for install , change engine, change timing belt tentioner, and water pump.

11-26-2009, 1:47 AM	#3
01tl4tl Registered Member Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 50 Posts: 18,238	sounds like a timing belt job done without new tensioner pullies- then 20k later that thing siezes and belt snaps Not worth saving a hundred now to spend 1500 later but many shops dont do it replace all the 105 parts on the replacement engine- its been sitting a while so flush the water passages before doing anything and run seafoam thru it- oil change etc check local auto recycler yards for a good unit- prices vary with how much of the complete assembly you get--heads- intake exhaust- timing belt covers.. props to juan for offering assistance- ziners helping ziners may be the guy who knows where to buy to! Last edited by 01tl4tl; 11-26-2009 at 1:50 AM.

11-26-2009, 11:42 PM	#10
StonedCL Registered Member Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wallington NJ , Just bought first condo in Riverdale NJ Age: 30 Posts: 4,341	Thanks guys good looking out juan , I will let him know to see what he says. So u think $1000-1500 to take engine out chang timming belt , tentioner, wp in new engine and drop it in? I think he got prices around $2000-$2200 to do it with a junk yard engine , I gotta call him tommorrow and find out what he is doing! __________________ 2001 Acura CL Type-S ... SOLD... 2010 TSX 2.4 .....

11-27-2009, 9:46 PM	#12
StonedCL Registered Member Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wallington NJ , Just bought first condo in Riverdale NJ Age: 30 Posts: 4,341	I will talk to him.. Jaun whats a number for install , change engine, change timing belt tentioner, and water pump. __________________ 2001 Acura CL Type-S ... SOLD... 2010 TSX 2.4 .....

11-25-2009, 8:57 PM	#2
juanclopez2786 Registered Member Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jersey Age: 23 Posts: 638	i could do it for a good price! no B/S. worked at honda for 3 years. also would do that engine with another honda master tech with 7 years exp. let me know if your friend is interested.

11-26-2009, 9:32 AM	#5
fsttyms1 Mega Moderator 2000 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Appleton WI Age: 34 Posts: 52,091	3 hr job for me. Shop would probably charge 4-6