outwestbound
Sep 17, 2017Explorer
ballpark cost to rebuild engin/tranny; Roadtrek 190 popular
Hi folks. I'm sure there are a million variables, but I'm looking for an average price to pay a shop (not a DIY) to rebuild 5.7L V8 and tranny in a Roadtrek 190 Popular, Chevy 3,500 chassis, say year built from about 1998 to 2005.
I don't know if one would buy a rebuilt motor and transmission and swap them out, or have the existing ones rebuilt. The engine and transmission in the used 190 that I'd buy would run ok, (not blow up or missing) but I just would not trust it for my intended use.
The use would be as a second RV to be shipped to and left in Europe for 3-5 years. It would be climbing many mountains, etc. I am aware of the modifications required to make is suitable for European electrical and mechanical standards. Also, I have considered buying something over there, but have elected not to do go this route.
I like the 190 due to it's larger payload, as I'd want to add solar, a generator and upsize the LP storage.
Thanks
I don't know if one would buy a rebuilt motor and transmission and swap them out, or have the existing ones rebuilt. The engine and transmission in the used 190 that I'd buy would run ok, (not blow up or missing) but I just would not trust it for my intended use.
The use would be as a second RV to be shipped to and left in Europe for 3-5 years. It would be climbing many mountains, etc. I am aware of the modifications required to make is suitable for European electrical and mechanical standards. Also, I have considered buying something over there, but have elected not to do go this route.
I like the 190 due to it's larger payload, as I'd want to add solar, a generator and upsize the LP storage.
Thanks