I recently bought an excellent condition low mileage (97K miles) 2000 Xerra that has serious rod knock, so I am replacing the engine. I purchased this truck to fix it and then re-sell it. I've been evaluating both JDM engines and USDM engines as replacement options, but haven't been able to make a decision based on the typical pros/cons. I'm most concerned with my customer feeling comfortable about the health of the vehicle, after the engine is replaced.
Whereas I am experienced with rebuilding engines, I wouldn't expect a buyer to have the same confidence in my abilities. I feel like it's just the nature of human beings. I'm not qualified on paper; not a certified mechanic. I've just built motors for my race cars.
Having said that, I felt like the next best thing would be to install a low mileage USDM engine from a local source (private seller or wrecking yard). I ran into problems finding affordable engines with fewer miles than the truck has on it. I want to make sure the engine has fewer miles than the truck itself.
Even when I did find a couple engines that might work, they were not local to me and the sellers would NOT share the VIN number from the engine so I could confirm the mileage (not sure if this is an integrity issue, or they simply don't need to bother spending time with someone like me who needs them to verify the engine mileage).
I considered the JDM route, but became concerned with the issue of emissions and the JDM engines NOT having any EGR equipment. I don't want my customer to have trouble getting the vehicle to pass visual emission tests, or the smog test - in any state.
I've since learned that my 2000 Xterra doesn't have any EGR equipment anyway. For some reason (still researching), some 2000 and 2001 models were not equipped with EGR and I might be able to avoid issues with a JDM engine now.
JDM engines are typically supposed to have fewer miles, yet is still unverifiable.
If you were buying a new (used) Xterra that had an engine replaced, what type of engine replacement would make you the most comfortable in knowing the engine will last a very long time and run well?
Thanks!
Whereas I am experienced with rebuilding engines, I wouldn't expect a buyer to have the same confidence in my abilities. I feel like it's just the nature of human beings. I'm not qualified on paper; not a certified mechanic. I've just built motors for my race cars.
Having said that, I felt like the next best thing would be to install a low mileage USDM engine from a local source (private seller or wrecking yard). I ran into problems finding affordable engines with fewer miles than the truck has on it. I want to make sure the engine has fewer miles than the truck itself.
Even when I did find a couple engines that might work, they were not local to me and the sellers would NOT share the VIN number from the engine so I could confirm the mileage (not sure if this is an integrity issue, or they simply don't need to bother spending time with someone like me who needs them to verify the engine mileage).
I considered the JDM route, but became concerned with the issue of emissions and the JDM engines NOT having any EGR equipment. I don't want my customer to have trouble getting the vehicle to pass visual emission tests, or the smog test - in any state.
I've since learned that my 2000 Xterra doesn't have any EGR equipment anyway. For some reason (still researching), some 2000 and 2001 models were not equipped with EGR and I might be able to avoid issues with a JDM engine now.
JDM engines are typically supposed to have fewer miles, yet is still unverifiable.
If you were buying a new (used) Xterra that had an engine replaced, what type of engine replacement would make you the most comfortable in knowing the engine will last a very long time and run well?
Thanks!