2000 Toyota Sienna Relpacemant cost vs Fixing

BUGALITO

MEMBER
2000 TOYOTA SIENNA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
117,000 MILES

We just purchased a 2000 Toyota Sienna from a private party 2 weeks ago. Decided to take it into a Dealer to have a window switch replaced and they identified an internal engine knock, poss connecting rod bearing. They said it was OK to drive the car home (67 miles) and gave me no restrictions on driving it, so I did the speed limit on the Expressway. The car drove fine, including using the cruise control.

When we purchased the vehilce there was a ticking sound under the hood. I asked my husband and he said that was nothing to worry about. The car has a beautiful interior and exterior, and drives beautifully, so needless to say, I am in total shock over this news!

I have scheduled an appointment with a local mechanic to get a second opinion. If he concurs with the dealers diagnosis would it better to have the engine repaired or have the entire engine replaced?

What wouold be reasonable cost estimates for each.

Thanks for your help!

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

MECHANIC
16,542 POSTS

Hello and thanks for donating

It will take an experience shop around 6 labor hours to remove and replace the connecting rod bearings on this motor. To remove and replace the entire motor assembly that will take approx. 14 labor hours. It will be much cheaper to have the original motor just repaired. Keep in mind most shops today charge anywhere from $65 to $100 an hour in labor costs.