Engine replacement

Tiny
CHAD88FAN
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  • 2008 SATURN VUE
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I need a estimate on how much it will cost to have a reconditioned engine put in my 2008 saturn vue
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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Labor usually runs anywhere from about $600 to $800 the engine should run about $1500.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 AT 1:37 PM
Tiny
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You are spot on cost me $2300.00 Thank you for all your help!
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 AT 4:21 PM
Tiny
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

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Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 AT 6:28 AM
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TOMMY QUINTANILLA
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I need to replace the engine.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

Here is how you replace the engine in your vue the V6 is very similar. Check out the diagrams (BELOW)

Engine Replacement

Tools Required
J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover
J 39914 Serpentine Belt Tension Unloader
J 43828 Ball Joint Separator
J 44811 Accessory Belt Tensioner Unloader
J 45341 Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Removal Tool
SA91100C Tie Rod Separator
SA9127E Gage Bar Set
SA9805E Fuel Line Separator
Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the air intake temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
Loosen the clamp air cleaner assembly.
Drain coolant.
Evacuate the air conditioner

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Engine Assembly - PN 12609605 $3500.11

14.3 hours @ 85.00 = $1251.00

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
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LANAJJ
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I need to replace the engine in my car. How much should a 2003 Saturn Vue 6 cy AWD engine cost?
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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SO are you looking to put a new engine in or a used one?
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
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LANAJJ
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A new one
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The engine list price is 8,755.00 plus tax. The labor is
Complete Assembly With Transfer Of Parts B 0.0 10.8hrs labor
Includes: Transfer All Fuel & Electrical Units. Does Not Include: Transfer Of Optional Equipment.
Long Block B 0.0 15.3hrs labor
Includes: R&I Engine And Transfer All Necessary Components Not Supplied With Long Block.
The labor hrs is time's shop labor rate 80-100 per hr?Plus you will need a alignment when it's replaced.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
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I was told that my engine had to be replaced, how much does this cost, and how long does it take to repair?
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Takes around 7.5 labor hours to remove and replace your vehicle's engine assembly. That is approx. $500 labor fees in most shops.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 11:00 AM (Merged)
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Need to replace engine in my 2003 Saturn Vue awd (3.0 engine).
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Thursday, January 7th, 2021 AT 1:48 AM
Tiny
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Used is fine.
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Thursday, January 7th, 2021 AT 1:59 AM
Tiny
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What kind of help do you need?
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Saturday, January 9th, 2021 AT 5:55 PM

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