Finding A Quality Replacement Engine
If you have a car or truck that has a lot of miles on it, you might be thinking that it is nearly worn out. Perhaps, you should reevaluate its condition. The body, frame, and suspension might be in road worthy condition. Perhaps, you can acquire a car or truck (at a low price) whose body, frame, and suspension are in good condition, but whose engine is not. In either case, a replacement engine in Houston will put it back on the road in good running condition.
The Reality of Friction
Whenever two surfaces are in contact with one another, there is friction between them, regardless of whether or not they are moving. If the surfaces are moving under contact, the friction between them will result in heat and wear. The moving parts of an engine are lubricated with oil. Some of the rotating parts, such as the crankshaft and camshaft, are not only lubricated, but they are supported by bearings. Both of these measures reduce friction, heat, and wear. The realities of friction are that wear is inevitable and inescapable. One sign of excessive wear is that an engine burns oil excessively. It burns oil, because oil leaks past the seal between the piston rings and the cylinder walls. It ends up in the combustion chamber where it burns.
Rebuilt and Remanufactured Engines
A rebuilt engine is reworked in a shop setting. A remanufactured engine is reworked in a factory setting. From a practical point of view, the difference between the two is the terminology and the setting. In both cases, the process of rebuilding an engine is the same. An engine that is to be rebuilt is first completely disassembled. Parts that are not to be reused will either be set aside or immediately discarded. Parts that are to be reused and reconditioned will be cleaned and inspected. After the engine block, cylinder head, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, and cams have been reconditioned and polished, if necessary, they are ready for reassembly. New pistons, piston rings, valve components, timing chain components, gaskets, and seals are acquired. The engine and components are reassembled according to original equipment manufacturer’s specification.
Warranty and Installation
An engine remanufacturer will prefer to rework the engine that you have in your car or truck, although you may be able to obtain a remanufactured engine by itself. A replacement engine in Houston comes with a warranty and installation.
