How hard can a 5.3 engine install be on gmt360 07 Saab97x 5.3i
I called a few mechanic shops that where referred by jasper rebuilt engines.
1.These mechanics insist on buying the engine themselves so I assume they are padding the bill, kindof low down since I know what I would’ve paid $2850. shipped.
2.couple of the 5 I called said they don’t work on Saabs.
3.the other 2 stated jasper doesn’t even offer a rebuilt, I did try to explain it’s a 5.3 gm engine. What really surprised me was 29-30 hours of larbor at $129. per hour.I had to ask many times for this amount of time.
How could it possiablly take 30 hours are they padding again? or am I missing something here.
I stopped by 2 places first guy on list said he won’t /can’t and just doesn’t listen watch a 15 second video he lost all my confidence after that said he has to see it in person this guy was the first to say no Saab or jagur. I could remove the hub caps and rear emblem and say it's a envoy.
Anyone here have a decent engine swap video, I search did’nt see much,did see a man he pulled engine/trans & transfer case as one.he was complaining that’s is extremely difficult.
I’ve read GM designed the engine to be removed from the top while the body stays on frame.
I haven’t yet confirmed the engine is terminal (it probally is) just like to know worst case senaero. any tips on a 5.3 engine removal & install would be usefull.
Edit: can a used engine on engine stand be compression tested? do used engine sellers just say something like we tested the compression before removing engine and you gonna have to trust me.
thanks
I called a few mechanic shops that where referred by jasper rebuilt engines.
1.These mechanics insist on buying the engine themselves so I assume they are padding the bill, kindof low down since I know what I would’ve paid $2850. shipped.
2.couple of the 5 I called said they don’t work on Saabs.
3.the other 2 stated jasper doesn’t even offer a rebuilt, I did try to explain it’s a 5.3 gm engine. What really surprised me was 29-30 hours of larbor at $129. per hour.I had to ask many times for this amount of time.
How could it possiablly take 30 hours are they padding again? or am I missing something here.
I stopped by 2 places first guy on list said he won’t /can’t and just doesn’t listen watch a 15 second video he lost all my confidence after that said he has to see it in person this guy was the first to say no Saab or jagur. I could remove the hub caps and rear emblem and say it's a envoy.
Anyone here have a decent engine swap video, I search did’nt see much,did see a man he pulled engine/trans & transfer case as one.he was complaining that’s is extremely difficult.
I’ve read GM designed the engine to be removed from the top while the body stays on frame.
I haven’t yet confirmed the engine is terminal (it probally is) just like to know worst case senaero. any tips on a 5.3 engine removal & install would be usefull.
Edit: can a used engine on engine stand be compression tested? do used engine sellers just say something like we tested the compression before removing engine and you gonna have to trust me.
thanks