Repair And Fix it

Defining Rebuild

Having your engine rebuilt will cost between $1,100 and $3,000, depending on the size and type of engine. A rebuild restores every part to original manufacturers specifications, and may include parts of your current engine. This is different from an overhaul in that an overhaul only fixes things that are worn out. A rebuild essentially starts over and includes used parts.

Other Options

The engine is the most expensive piece of your automobile, so whatever you do, you will be spending a lot. "Crate" engines also are available, which are brand new engines. The cost usually is a little more, but you are getting all new parts and usually a longer warranty. The ultimate option of course, is to trade in your car for a new or different car.

Bottom Line

A lot depends on how attached you are to your automobile, and its overall condition. If there are other major issues, such as transmission or suspension problems, or body damage, you might be better off getting a new or different car.

Hourly Rate

According to AutoMD, an online auto repair advice site, this job will take roughly an hour to complete depending on the make, model and vintage of the automobile, Dont forget to factor in your own work speed and competence level. Repair shops charge $90 to $120 per hour for their technicians. Independent repairmen normally charge somewhat less.

Charge Flat Rate

You may consider charging a flat rate for the repair, depending on the circumstances. If you are doing the job for a friend, neighbor or relative, you might want to charge only for the material needed to secure the window back into the track. If you are unfamiliar with how to do this particular repair and unsure how much time you will need to complete the job, give the customer a flat rate quote.

Bottom Line

If you were a trained technician, familiar with this sort of repair, you wouldnt be asking this question. Assuming you are unfamiliar with window repairs or only a part-time repairman, give the customer a flat rate quote based on the cost of materials, the amount of time you estimate you will need and what you consider is a fair rate.

Sometimes a gasket seal needs a little extra reinforcement. This is where gasket sealer comes in, as it gives an extra sealing capacity to a gasket after it has been applied.

Sealer Features

When using a gasket sealer on a gasket, it starts off in the form of a liquid. However, after it is applied it changes form. Although it completely goes from liquid to become solid in form, it still maintains a level of flexibility.

Sealer Types

Any metal surface that has areas within it that need sealing, such as pores, can benefit from gasket sealer. There are many available types of gasket sealer on the market today, such as liquid silicone. Hylomar and Permatex are two other kinds of gasket sealer that are fairly common.

Sealer Use

A gasket sealer can be used on cars with caution, as it is not for all types of gaskets. A coated head gasket should never have gasket sealer applied to it. Gasket sealer should only be used on non-coated steel gaskets.

No Scheduled Maintenance

Landrover doesnt list a specific recommendation on how often fuel injectors must be replaced as a regular preventive maintenance project. Depending on the fuel quality, the working environment and the type of use to which the vehicle is subjected, the injectors may last the life of the vehicle or need replacing after only 20,000 or 30,000 miles.

Replace With Tune-Up

Modern vehicles dont need engine tune-ups as frequently as vehicles did 15 years ago or more. Regardless of how well a vehicle seems to be running, experts advise a tune-up every 100,000 miles, including changing the motors fuel injectors.

Bottom Line

For peak performance, change the fuel injectors every 100,000 miles. If performance, mileage, hard starting or other performance problems occur, change the injectors more frequently.