labor costs to swap in another 5sfe

[Brad56000]

I was wondering if anyone on here knew what price range for labor costs would be to swap out a 5sfe and put in another. Without the price of parts included. A relative of mine wrecked their car with only 59k mi on it and I could probably get the engine for free instead of having it end up in a junkyard.

[bigbird]

labor id say at least a grand, prolly more but it also depends where and who u geto to do the work.

[Brad56000]

alright thanks

[renmike]

Well, just a quick estimate, I have pulled/replaced the engine in my car in less than 10 hours. That was taking my time, and all I did was pull engine/tranny, separated engine/tranny, change rear main seal, reinstall in car, hook up hoses, wiring, fill/check fluids, and have it back on the road. I would think that would be the least a shop would say would be involved in the labor, especially if all they are doing is pulling and replacing the engine, no seals, extra removal of parts for maintenance, etc.

With that said, give a safe estimate of at least $80.00/hr for labor and you're hitting $800.00 before tax.

But, if you have an engine and tranny you know is reliable and can just do a simple swap, they probably can do it in less time.

My only suggestion is before you put in another engine, check for any leaks and if anything needs to be replaced (seals, timing belt, water pump, etc.) do it yourself before you put the engine in the car. Good luck!

[megamac83]

when my motor was replaced it, they charged 800 bucks 400 out and 400 in, and it took them 4 days

[patrolman]

My 5sfe was swapped with another and i think the price was around 800-1000 depending on who does it and how fast they are at doing it.