Explorer 5.0 Pricing Question...

[pgilchri]

I have a couple of pricing questions that I could use some help with. I found a yard that will see me a 96 Explorer 5.0 with 54K miles and good compression for $650. I told him that I was interested in a complete motor (power steering pump, water pump etc.) for the swap, he replied that he would go $850 complete. I was wondering if these prices seemed good to you, I was thinking that $200 for used accessories seemed a little steep, but thought I would see what you all thought as I am new to this. I have been dealing with them over the phone as they are a distance away, so I havent seen the motor in person. Any help is greatly appreciated. -pgilchri

 

[SaddleUp]

If you can get them to match that on the complete accessory package (I.E. Timing cover forward) let me know. $850 sounds reasonable to me as long as they will warranty it.

 

[Dawg_enD]

Sounds like a great price to me. My quotes tend to be higher. =(

 

[77BroncoWag]

that is a very good price

 

[pgilchri]

Thanks guys! It looks like I am going to be buying an engine! -pgilchri

 

[pgilchri]

saddleup Ill ask them about the accessory package for you.

Can anyone tell me how long you normally get in a warranty from a salvage yard? The problem is I was just planning on slowly getting all of the components as I can afford it, and as I find deals. So it may be like 6+ months before I get to installing the engine. Even so I am thinking that I should grab it. Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Is it a good idea to slowly get the parts before installing them or should I just go ahead and buy everything to get it running again to take advantage of the warranty?

Thanks,
pgilchri

 

[SaddleUp]

The warranty is usually either 30 or 90 days.