Replace or rebuild
#1
Replace or rebuild
I have 188k miles on my 92 blazer. Its the original engine and it's a daily drive for me. It's just now started leaking oil and sometimes has a "ticking" noise from the rocker arms(maybe). I had an earlier post about this, but it might be coming down to the wire. Should I go ahead and replace the engine with a newer one or do a rebuild on the original?
Last edited by VotiveFire; 03-12-2021 at 05:46 PM. Reason: Adding pic
#2
Probably should evaluate the cause of the ticking and possibly fix it. Rebuilding engine on a 1992 is a bit cost prohibitive if you need to have it done for you. ....... unless it is something very special to you.
#3
The good news is that Goodwrench TBI 5.7 long blocks are pretty reasonably priced, Much cheaper, in fact, than what you would pay to do a proper rebuild yourself. And they come with a really nice warranty.
#6
As far as engine replacements go, it doesn't get much easier than that one. But you still need to have some tools and some knowledge.
You can put a newer engine (like an LS) in it, but you're looking at a lot more work and expense.
You can put a newer engine (like an LS) in it, but you're looking at a lot more work and expense.
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