Looking for some advice or input on the best direction to take....
I recently blew up the engine on my 2021 UFORCE 1000. The front connecting rod is broken according to some diagnostics done by my local dealer. I did have the head gaskets replaced about 8 months ago after the rear gasket started leaking which caused the UTV to overheat. I now think that the overheating is what caused the connecting rod to break. My dealer quoted me around $5,000 to get a new engine put in, which is what they recommend since they feel there could be other damage caused by the overheating and broken rod, which makes sense to me. I would like to know if anyone had any experience buying a new engine and swapping it out, and if so, what should I watch out for? $5,000 is a little rich for me right now, so I picked up the UTV and brought it home for now. I have experience working on cars and equipment, and would like to tackle it myself with some help if possible. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to purchase an engine? I wanted to put some feelers out before I dive headfirst into the project. Thank you!
I recently blew up the engine on my 2021 UFORCE 1000. The front connecting rod is broken according to some diagnostics done by my local dealer. I did have the head gaskets replaced about 8 months ago after the rear gasket started leaking which caused the UTV to overheat. I now think that the overheating is what caused the connecting rod to break. My dealer quoted me around $5,000 to get a new engine put in, which is what they recommend since they feel there could be other damage caused by the overheating and broken rod, which makes sense to me. I would like to know if anyone had any experience buying a new engine and swapping it out, and if so, what should I watch out for? $5,000 is a little rich for me right now, so I picked up the UTV and brought it home for now. I have experience working on cars and equipment, and would like to tackle it myself with some help if possible. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to purchase an engine? I wanted to put some feelers out before I dive headfirst into the project. Thank you!