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G20 Engine Replacement
#777683 June 15th 2021 12:54 pm
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Considering buying a G20 that needs a new engine - it threw a rod. It’s in good shape otherwise, former government vehicle, new transmission, and priced right.

Looking for opinions about whether the engine replacement will be worth it. Cost (I can’t do it myself), other issues that could come up, etc.

Thanks!

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BlackPhoebe #777684 June 15th 2021 1:15 pm
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Welcome to the site ... what part of San Diego are you in .... im out in Santee.

Again welcome ....


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'93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB
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Thanks! I'm in Logan for the moment.

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BlackPhoebe #777774 June 17th 2021 12:25 pm
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Salvage yard engine, you pull yard from a vehicle marked run and drive is the best bet, going to pay through the nose for labor if you can't do at least some of the work yourself.


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BlackPhoebe #777793 June 17th 2021 4:43 pm
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About 3 years ago I bought a crate 350 light truck engine from Jegs for $1800. Paid a shop a $1000 to install it. Took 31/2 days.

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BlackPhoebe #778135 June 23rd 2021 11:42 pm
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I'm betting that labor cost will double in CA and possibly the time too.


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