Hello everyone,
I have reported problems with my car before extensively, so I wont mention all the details here, but just summarize.
2000 Corolla VE bought Dec 05, at mileage 109000, currently at 114000.
Engine burns way too much oil (almost 2 quarts every 100 miles), smokes at high speeds and on acceleration. There are no leaks, professionally checked that out.
Has emission related trouble codes: cat converter, maf sensor, o2 sensors, heat sensor, charcoal cannister
P0440, P0441, P0420, P0446
This car is due for emission testing before the end of Dec 06 and I need to repair/replace engine and get emission related repairs done. I need some help in designing a strategy for going about this so I don't get ripped off again as I did when I bought the car.
Questions:
1. How much should I expect to pay for a used 1ZZFE engine?
2. Or should I repair it instead? Will the cost differ significantly between the two?
2. Should I buy the engine myself and have a shop replace it or should I let the mechanic deal with the entire procedure?
3. How much labor charges should I expect?
4. What should I look for when choosing an engine?
5. How should I make sure that my investment is safeguarded in case of problems after repairs?
6. Should I wait to get the emission related repairs done until the engine is replaced? Because some of those problems could be because of extensive oil burn.
I don't think I missed to mention any more doubts, but please feel free to advice about any relevant stuff.
Thanks guys.