I'm baaaaaack ;) - Toyota Yaris Forums

sebastianroher · 03-18-2015, 11:49 AM

So, after purchasing the car, it needed a new engine. Head gasket was SHOT so I picked up a nice used engine from AM auto parts for $700 delivered ( I highly recommend these guys the only issue I had was delivery issues due to snow). They don't charge anything for shipping. All accessories are on the car too which is great because most places wanted around 1k just for an engine with no accessories. The engine I got from them only had 18k miles. :D Anyways, I had my mechanic install it as I don't have a garage and no room to do major maintenance. He charged $600 to install so, I had him put in a new radiator while he was at it. All in all around $1400 for the engine swap which in my book isn't that bad. The shops here at the beach wanted like 3k just to do a head gasket. I guess that's where having a Tacoma and a tow dolly pays off :D So now, I just purchased a new front bumper and all new splash guards because the previous owner had apparently hit something and tried using zip ties and bolts/nuts to hold everything together. I plan on getting the bumper painted and installing all of this once it comes in! Glad to have the '09 back on the road. I sure missed those MPG's!!!!

03-18-2015, 11:49 AM	#1
sebastianroher Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 46	I'm baaaaaack ;) So, after purchasing the car, it needed a new engine. Head gasket was SHOT so I picked up a nice used engine from AM auto parts for $700 delivered ( I highly recommend these guys the only issue I had was delivery issues due to snow). They don't charge anything for shipping. All accessories are on the car too which is great because most places wanted around 1k just for an engine with no accessories. The engine I got from them only had 18k miles. :D Anyways, I had my mechanic install it as I don't have a garage and no room to do major maintenance. He charged $600 to install so, I had him put in a new radiator while he was at it. All in all around $1400 for the engine swap which in my book isn't that bad. The shops here at the beach wanted like 3k just to do a head gasket. I guess that's where having a Tacoma and a tow dolly pays off :D So now, I just purchased a new front bumper and all new splash guards because the previous owner had apparently hit something and tried using zip ties and bolts/nuts to hold everything together. I plan on getting the bumper painted and installing all of this once it comes in! Glad to have the '09 back on the road. I sure missed those MPG's!!!!