My '02 LS 4X4 blew off the lower radiator hose and overheated enough to cause what appears to be a blown head gasket so Ive opted to install a rebuild from Jasper Engines thru a reputable auto repair shop. https://www.jasperengines.com/find-a-price
Shop is quoting: Total for Parts: $3549. Total for Labor: $2321.

From the Jasper site: 336310 2002 Chevrolet Blazer 4.3/262 V6 Chev 1.00 $2,827.00 Install Kit 1.00 $324.00

Heres a "known issues" document for this engine from their site: https://qms.jasperengines.com/showdo...4dd2acffd0.pdf

Heres their warranty doc: https://qms.jasperengines.com/warranty.asp

Some useful info: https://www.jasperengines.com/literature-downloads

I'd really like to hear from others that have gone down this path. I'm located in North Alabama BTW. God Bless.

 

I am not able to view the "known issues" document, could you check the link.

How many miles were on the engine?

 

Always replace the radiator. The internal oil cooler can hide debris from the old engine and is especially important if you had a bearing failure.

As far as price, the shop will mark up the engine 35-40% from what they can buy it for (not internet price). Shops make money on parts too. That is a fact.

Make sure they put all the bellhousing bolts back. There is one that is very difficult if they shortcut and remove engine with transmission and transfer case in place. Remember you are paying them to do things per factory procedures.

 

Or post the pdf as an attachment?

 

Perfect time to throw a V8 in there, and if you go the 5.7 Vortec route, it will probably cost less money.

 

For the Known Issues Doc...try this:
1) https://www.jasperengines.com/literature-downloads
2) -> Gas Engines
3) -> GM
4) -> GM 4.3/262 UPDATES
5) -> Press the View Selected Document button

 

Interestingly enough....the price that the shop is quoting is exactly what the engine supplier is quoting.

 

Here's some install info that I got from Jasper Engines Sales dept. Some may find it useful.

 

205K miles

 

How is putting in a larger nonstock engine going to cost less money? And how is it going to not be problematic in some way?