Reman/New/Used 258 long block??? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Glenn · 11-05-2002, 07:57 AM

Anyone know of a good place to pick up a long block? Preferably around the Sacramento area but I'll go further for the right price... Or, a good rebuild place?? I have an 82 CJ7 with over 200k on it. Runs pretty good, passes smog but the rear seal is gone and it blows oil all over the underside. I don't think it's gonna last much longer...

CoryB · 11-05-2002, 08:01 AM

I just ordered a reman 258 engine from Advance Auto Parts for about $1100 - the price was within $50 of having the machine work done and then gathering parts and assembling it myself.

I also ponied up an extra $99 for a 3 year/36K warranty.

CJ5-Man · 11-05-2002, 08:03 AM

I dont think I've ever seen an AMC engine that didnt have a rear main seal leak. I say replace the seal and see how much more you can squeeze out of that engine.

Glenn · 11-05-2002, 08:09 AM

Thanks Cory. I looked them up and Advance is all east of the Mississippi. Maybe they have affiliates on the left coast somewhere. I'll check with some of the local parts places...

We just went through this with a 72 Commando 304. Ended up costing more to rebuild the damn thing than a long block woulda cost me. Plus taking waaaay longer and NO warranty...

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Originally posted by CoryB
I just ordered a reman 258 engine from Advance Auto Parts for about $1100 - the price was within $50 of having the machine work done and then gathering parts and assembling it myself.

I also ponied up an extra $99 for a 3 year/36K warranty.

nevadayj · 11-05-2002, 08:18 AM

Check the engine F/S section. There is one in Sacto that says it has low miles for like $100. May be worth a look!

Good Luck!
Doug

Glenn · 11-05-2002, 10:43 PM

Thanks...

I saw that but it would most likely need a rebuild too. After the 304, I'd really rather just do a new/reman longblock.

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Originally posted by nevadayj
Check the engine F/S section. There is one in Sacto that says it has low miles for like $100. May be worth a look!

Good Luck!
Doug

CoryB · 11-06-2002, 06:53 AM

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Originally posted by Glenn
Thanks Cory. I looked them up and Advance is all east of the Mississippi. Maybe they have affiliates on the left coast somewhere. I'll check with some of the local parts places...

Autozone has reman engines too. And there's one in Folsom.

Tim Smith · 11-06-2002, 07:17 AM

Someone in the engine sale forums has a 258 that runs.

Tim

jeepnuts99 · 11-08-2002, 09:29 PM

Diablo Engines in Dublin CA has them for about $1100, w/ warranty. Parts and machine work will cost $1k if you do it yur-self...I just did it. The rear seal is a 2 piece, you can replace it by just dropping the pan.

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CoryB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1813 Posts: 1,088	I just ordered a reman 258 engine from Advance Auto Parts for about $1100 - the price was within $50 of having the machine work done and then gathering parts and assembling it myself. I also ponied up an extra $99 for a 3 year/36K warranty. __________________ No pithy signature here...

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nevadayj Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11578 Location: Minden, NV Posts: 922	Check the engine F/S section. There is one in Sacto that says it has low miles for like $100. May be worth a look! Good Luck! Doug __________________ Boat dealer extraordinaire!

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Tim Smith Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7988 Location: Elkton, VA Posts: 682	Someone in the engine sale forums has a 258 that runs. Tim __________________ Tim '03 Honda TRX300EX, '91 Cherokee, '10 F250, last of the manual trans trucks, Elkton, VA

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11-05-2002, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
CJ5-Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 3976 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 1,475	I dont think I've ever seen an AMC engine that didnt have a rear main seal leak. I say replace the seal and see how much more you can squeeze out of that engine.

11-08-2002, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
jeepnuts99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14599 Location: Benicia, CA Posts: 81	Diablo Engines in Dublin CA has them for about $1100, w/ warranty. Parts and machine work will cost $1k if you do it yur-self...I just did it. The rear seal is a 2 piece, you can replace it by just dropping the pan.