VE LY7 Engine

[JP from the naki]

Would anyone know if I can still get/where to get a LY7 SV6 Crate engine or reconditioned engine?
Or possibly even cost to get full recon and what would be needed due to a bearing putting metal shavings all thru the engine?

 

[_R_J_K_]

Can probably only get a crate motor that old through Holden now. TBH neither option is really worth it, you'd be better off looking for a lowish k second hand motor.

There's no standard cost for an engine rebuild anywhere and could be cheaper or more expensive in New Zealand depending on labour and machining costs, but 3-5k for a rebuild with all standard parts would not be an unrealistic cost provided the crank hasn't been damaged.

 

[AJS000]

I'm looking at same thing in Australia. Just ticked over 320,000ks

 

[_R_J_K_]

I'm looking at same thing in Australia. Just ticked over 320,000ks

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[AJS000]

Leaking timing Cover and gearbox synchros going. Needing a bit of work lol

Figured chains, oil pump etc all being done when fixing the cover leak

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Gearbox is going to hurt. $3-5k
Engine rebuild $6-7 would be a well grounded estimate.

 

[AJS000]

Gearbox is going to hurt. $3-5k
Engine rebuild $6-7 would be a well grounded estimate.

Wonder how hard it would be to get parts for an Aisin rebuild.

 

[_R_J_K_]

Wonder how hard it would be to get parts for an Aisin rebuild.

Just buy a known k second hand one, they're not too expensive. The VZ ones are likely the same.