Engine Rebuild--Austin

[The Gunner]

Anybody know a good shop in Central Texas to get my engine rebuilt or perhaps get a good deal on a new short block?

We've got a 95 Camry, 4 cyl., with just under 18 kajillion miles on it; burning oil/leaking oil; one place (a dealer) wants $5,100 for a new short block, which is basically them saying "Have you been to our Sales Dept.?"

I'm leaning toward a new(er) car, but if I can drop--say, $2,500 or so--on keeping the Camry going and avoiding car payments for another couple, three years, I just might go that route.

In any event, before I send the ol' horse to the glue factory, I need a second opinion. Suggestions appreciated.

 

[Longhorn Al]

You might check out South Austin Machine Shop. It's the dark red building on the corner of Manchaca and Lamar. It's been there for 30 years or more.

 

[hornhooper]

Gunner, the car sounds like a champ. I would keep it. You could go cheap or expensive. 5100 dollars is ripping you off. I would PM accuratehorn.

 

[blackbelthorn]

Richmond Automotives on Prairie Lane in Austin is the bomb. He specializes in Honda/Toyo and will give you a great deal. He rebuilt my acura and then added the clutch job and still came in $200 under my original quote. And he welded my header as well.

Noone I've recommended has ever been disappointed.