2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine replaced 3800 series II

Tiny
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
I recently paid a mechanic $625 to put an engine in my car. His starting labor price was $400 but he said he would have to modify the engine to work in my car so he charged me an extra $225. The day after I got my car back the engine quit & I had to call a wrecker. The mechanic says he is not responsible & accused me of running engine hot. Thing is it never showed any sign of running hot. After the car shut off & I turned my switch off the temp gauge shot straight up & then the fan kicked on with the switch off. What would cause this? Im now out $625 and still no car. This does not include the price of the engine. This was labor only.
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 AT 5:10 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like you're out $625 AND a motor.

If the engine was overheated, then the mechanic is correct although the reason for the overheat could have been that he didn't get all the air pockets out of the cooling system before giving it to you.
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Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 AT 5:30 AM

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