Best place to get a new motor 94' LS 3.0 L

[Androvers]

Hello all was wondering if anyone has advice on a good shop that sells rebuilt motors (94' LS 3.0 Liter) with good seals and such. Just inherited the car I learned to drive with from my mother when she passed and am looking to drive it for another 20 years. Would like a long block with new pumps etc. If possible. Thank you.

 

[Salonika]

Why not pull the motor that's in it and have it rebuilt, instead of buying one? It's about the same amount of work plus I think it should be cheaper as all you would be paying for is the labor.

 

[Androvers]

I am driving it daily otherwise I would.

 

[Salonika]

Got it. Yeah if downtime is an issue then I see where you are coming from. I did mine two years ago and it was out of service for two weeks I think. I took my time and my truck isn't my only transportation. I think the builder had my engine for 5-6 days or so, plus my time pulling and reinstalling.

 

[dieseltechJay]

The mass rebuilders like Jasper and such are crap. Most auto parts stores can sell rebuilds with warranties. Your best bet would be to buy a scrapyard motor and have it rebuilt be a reputable builder near you.

 

[Androvers]

That is probably the direction I am going to take, going to buy a used Montero of the same year and model so I can do just that. Thank you gentlemen.

 

[dieseltechJay]

That is probably the direction I am going to take, going to buy a used Montero of the same year and model so I can do just that. Thank you gentlemen.

Well, granted I'm all about having extra toys, but why a whole Montero?

 

[Androvers]

So I can take things out, rebuild or clean them, and avoid as much down time in the one i drive daily I guess.

 

[Androvers]

If this Montero was not the car I learned to drive on I would probably just by a newer one, an RS, but its the one thing I inherited from her when she passed that I love and want to keep it. Evan if everything eventually gets replaced. Crazy I know.

 

[dieseltechJay]

If this Montero was not the car I learned to drive on I would probably just by a newer one, an RS, but its the one thing I inherited from her when she passed that I love and want to keep it. Evan if everything eventually gets replaced. Crazy I know.

Totally get it. Keep us posted.