# Try and rebuild engine or send it to shop? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [December 3, 2020, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956 "2020-12-03T19:33:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mio.da.bomb_157143/32/30306_2.png) [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/21 "2020-12-04T19:57:58Z")
Yeah I’ll most likely try it myself as I already took the engine out and I want to at least try to make it work. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mio.da.bomb_157143/32/30306_2.png) [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/22 "2020-12-04T19:58:50Z")
I’ve tried before but I can’t until I graduate or get a GED but I’d rather graduate so I just have to wait. ---
**Author:** ![mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mio.da.bomb_157143/32/30306_2.png) [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/23 "2020-12-04T19:59:50Z")
Don’t worry I wouldn’t, I have way too much attachment to the car, plus the body alone would probably fetch a decent price ---
**Author:** ![mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mio.da.bomb_157143/32/30306_2.png) [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/24 "2020-12-04T20:01:04Z")
Yeah that’s what I’m planning on. If the block ends up being junk where and how do I find a good one? Should I just run to a junkyard and find a decent looking one and strip it or buy it online? ---
**Author:** ![mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mio.da.bomb_157143/32/30306_2.png) [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/25 "2020-12-04T20:04:11Z")
I wish I could find one but I don’t really live in an area where anyone does that kind of thing. I know one person but he lives way too far away to help just when I need it. I’m going to probably try my best and hopefully learn something from it, thanks ---
**Author:** ![mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mio.da.bomb_157143/32/30306_2.png) [@mio.da.bomb\_157143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mio.da.bomb_157143)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/26 "2020-12-04T20:07:54Z")
I already took the engine out of the car, it’s really old so it wasn’t very hard. It’ll most likely save me a lot of pain later on. I’ll make sure to look for the things you said, thanks ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/27 "2020-12-04T20:09:09Z")
Mio , there is no need to reply to each person with the same information . Your posts are seen by everyone . ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/28 "2020-12-04T20:21:31Z")
Definitely get your HS Diploma. If you do take some automotive classes, try to take some classes towards a degree too. In my state CC AA/AS degrees transfer directly over towards higher degree programs at state Universities. To support cars as a hobby you need an income. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/29 "2020-12-05T13:55:30Z")
350 first appeared in 1968. I don’t agree 1968 is really old. If motor is in 1957 Chevy, it’s still not really old. A 57 Chevy is cool though. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/30 "2020-12-05T20:35:05Z")
Here’s some ideas . . . How about making this a father and son project? No matter if the rebuild succeeds or not . . . those will be memories both of you can cherish forever Since you have no “mentor” and the engine’s already out of the car . . . presumably on an engine stand . . . just buy an engine overhaul manual for a small block chevy and the basic tools you’ll need, including a torque wrench. Don’t spend a lot of money on tools. Craftsman quality is just fine But considering this may take awhile, I’d suggest finding another vehicle to drive in the meantime . . . ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/31 "2020-12-06T12:59:10Z")
> [@db4690](#): > > How about making this a father and son project? > > No matter if the rebuild succeeds or not . . . those will be memories both of you can cherish forever This is so true. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/32 "2020-12-06T15:10:52Z")
Removing it is first step ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956/33 "2020-12-06T19:40:56Z")
It really doesn’t cost you any money to remove the engine and tear it down, only time. You are at least learning something by doing this. Once you have done this part, you can decide which path to go. BTW, there are a few tutorials on [powernationtv.com](http://powernationtv.com) that you may want to look at first. They build high horsepower engines and use tools that you may not be able to get at this time, but you can do what you can since this is a stock engine and get it running again. If you decide to pursue the life of a mechanic, then you can go from there. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/try-and-rebuild-engine-or-send-it-to-shop/172956.md?page=1)