Engine Replacement

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
188,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDJB_1963
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My engine has two cylinders with no compression and the service dept said the engine needs to be replaced. The cost is $6,600.00 including labor. Is that cost reasonable and is it worth it to replace the engine on a minivan that has 188,000 miles on the transmission?
Feb 9, 2008 at 5:12 AM
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KASEKENNY
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The way to determine if it is worth repairing the vehicle is if the cost of repair is more than the value of the vehicle in a repaired state.

If it is then we don't fix it. If it isn't then you can make the decision if you want to keep it. This is just a personal decision at that point.

Also, the cost of the replacement is most likely a complete engine and that is not an extremely high cost so depending on the hour rate they are charging then I would not think it is an issue.

However, I am attaching the labor time to help with the expectation based on the hourly rate.

Please run through this info and let us know what questions you have.

Thanks
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