fix or buy a new engine

Asked by Stuart Jul 22, 2021 at 10:24 PM about the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have 325,000 on a chevy silverado z71.  the rear and front seal on the engine
is leaking.  should i fix it or buy a new engine

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New or rebuilt is likely the best alternative. 325,000 wears lots of important parts.

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A crate engine will be cheaper than a rebuild by a quality shop. If you plan on driving it another 200k I would go with a top quality rebuild.

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