engine replacement cost

2004 NISSAN XTERRA
124,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DADDYNUSBAUM
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i recently had my timing belt break which bent a bunch of valves and the repair cost is $2225.00. i found a new engine online for $2145,.00 and im trying to find out what a typical engine replacement labor cost should be?
Aug 22, 2010 at 2:16 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Labor cost for this job is 10.5 hours which does not include the transfer of accessories.


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Aug 22, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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STREETGLIDE08
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I have a 2007 Nissan Xterra with a bad motor, I have a friend that has a 2004 Nissan Xterra that has a motor I could use for free I realize it's not the right here or make of motor but could it be swapped out and made to work or is it too much of a nightmare to attempt?
Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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as long as it will bolt in and your computer h ookups can fit it then it should be ok. if it is a different size motor then it may not work especially with the computers. we don't get engine size any longer since site has changed.
Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM (Merged)
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STREETGLIDE08
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The stock motor is a 4.0 liter and the 04 has I believe a 3.3 liter motor .... I was hoping there might be a way to convert it ... wishful thinking I'm starting to figure out....
Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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that yoou can't do because of computer issues for one thing
Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM (Merged)
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JXTERRA
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How can I seperate the engine drive plate from the torque converter . I've got everything ready to pull but can't gain access to torque converter bolts. 4x4 stuff in the way
Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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This is what the manual say to do
hope that help
Remove starter and gussets.
Remove rear plate covering torque converter bolts. Index mark drive plate to torque converter for installation reference. Remove torque converter bolts
Jul 18, 2019 at 12:28 PM (Merged)
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