Kale Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi Folks I haven't been on here for a while. I've been living in my Sunrader the last few months, visiting friends/family and boondocking. Yesterday, I added some oil to my rig and forgot to put the cap back on. After driving a couple hundred miles the engine started to make some pretty terrible noise. Long story short, I had been driving with almost no oil for quite some time. The mechanic here in Green, OR, where I stopped, says the the engine is hosed and quoted me $4500 parts and labor to fix it. That's a lot of money to put into an old motorhome (more than I paid for it). I figure I have two choices; spend a bunch of cash fixing it, or try to sell it. Obviously I'm not going to get a great price trying to quickly sell a 30+ year old motorhome with a bad engine. Anyway, I figured I'd post here to see if anyone has some advice. Or simply to tell me that spending $4500 on this rig is nuts. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'd look for a used engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Where's 'Green' Oregon? Even Google maps can't find it. Does it drive at all? Or are you stuck at the mercy of the garage? I see a 22R-E with 34k miles for $1500 on Car-Part.com. Edit: on my 2nd search, I found Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 " 2.4,22RE, COMPLETE REMAN, 3 YEAR 100K WARRANTY " ~$1500 in Eugene (~75 miles away). http://www.gandrautowreckers.com/invsearch.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kale Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks! I'll look into that. Will shops usually install used engines? It does drive, but I'm not confident it will go very far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Look at this place. Only about an hour from you. They do installations. Not in Medford. They are near Eugene https://medford.craigslist.org/ptd/5876024962.html Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Depends how hungry they are, I guess! I'd call the junkyard. If they won't do it, they might be able to point you in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Maybe some useful info here:- http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/usa-northwest/1336130-decent-toyota-22re-builder-oregon.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVdaytrader Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is it insured?? Those gas refrigerators in these RVs have been known to catch fire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kale Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks for all the advice! I'm going to have it towed to the place Linda mentioned. Linda, are you familiar with their work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 If they provide the engine they will have responsibly if you do they will not cover even labor so be careful with a used one if you buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Kale said: Thanks for all the advice! I'm going to have it towed to the place Linda mentioned. Linda, are you familiar with their work? I have heard about a Toyota rebuilder in that area who was supposed to be really good. I just don't know if these are the same guys. can't find the thread where it was discussed. Did they give you a price on installation? I certainly would have more faith in a place that did all the work and offered a guarantee. 3 years is a long time. Most places are 1 year or less Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 No web site and the contact number is a cel phone? Caveat Emptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 http://www.engnbldr.com/ Give these guys a call and explain your situation. They normally don't ship engines, but they may know a shop you can deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 37 minutes ago, Derek up North said: No web site and the contact number is a cel phone? Caveat Emptor. Looks like a real place to me https://www.google.com/maps/place/2187+S+F+St,+Springfield,+OR+97477/@44.041059,-122.9948121,53m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x54c0e04345ff7351:0xd8c968b2ee91718f!8m2!3d44.041059!4d-122.99454 Only one review but good one http://www.yellowpages.com/springfield-or/mip/toyota-engines-470524436 Cell phones are the way things are done now. If I'm working on an engine what phone am I most likely to hear. The cell in my pocket or the phone in the office. I don't even have a regular phone at home anymore. As far as I can tell their only purpose is to give telemarketers a job. I had to stop answering them years ago Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kale Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 22 hours ago, linda s said: I have heard about a Toyota rebuilder in that area who was supposed to be really good. I just don't know if these are the same guys. can't find the thread where it was discussed. Did they give you a price on installation? I certainly would have more faith in a place that did all the work and offered a guarantee. 3 years is a long time. Most places are 1 year or less Linda S They priced it at $1250 for the engine, $750 to install. Even factoring in the tow, it seems a decent price. I talked to the owner, Ben, he seems like a nice guy. He gave me a ride to the bus station so I could get to Portland before the holidays. Said he doesn't bother with much advertising because he's got enough work. Apparently they've been in business 60+ years, the last 20 or so exclusively working on Toyotas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Kool, the prices are realistic for a organized shop with all the right tools and knowledge. 2 days MAX. 2 techs with the right stuff 1 full day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Well we will have to remember them for the next guy who needs an engine near there. That actually sounds like an awesome price to me. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjrbus Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 13 hours ago, Kale said: They priced it at $1250 for the engine, $750 to install. Even factoring in the tow, it seems a decent price. I talked to the owner, Ben, he seems like a nice guy. He gave me a ride to the bus station so I could get to Portland before the holidays. Said he doesn't bother with much advertising because he's got enough work. Apparently they've been in business 60+ years, the last 20 or so exclusively working on Toyotas. I'd call that a super great price, you got lucky people like that are hard to find. They get enough work word of mouth that they have no need to advertise. I go to a small local car show and when chatting with the owners ask where they get work done, have not come up with a Toyota specialist yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAatTheCape Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I 'd put oil in it and try to see if it will run, not likely but worth a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 there are no cam bearing in serts in the four cyclinder s . doesn't make much difference in this case now I am sorry for the loss. don't know how long the cam would hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86rader Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 The ugly noises she heard were likely rod bearings. Sounds like for 2 grand she can be back on the road. I would jump on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 agree totaly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee & Joan Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That sounds like a really great deal Kale. I know we are talking engines here but if you need your transmission rebuilt, you have to send it to them ($75 shipping) total both ways for me, 350 miles away, this place in Portland Oregon did good work for about $1500, http://www.txchange.com/ That included an extra large trans oil cooler kit The tranny is a bit too rare to just exchange for a rebuilt so they rebuild yours. The local shop took out, shipped and reinstalled, and put in the trans cooler for $550 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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