I recently purchased a 2012 2WD Limited (195K) for $1500. Bought it for parts for my older 2008 4x4 SSV, but once I got it home I started considering an engine replacement for the 2012 and selling the 2008. I've had suggestions of getting a Jasper rebuilt motor (probably $10-12 installed). Anyone have any suggestions on vendors for these engines?
Also, the previous owner didn't know much about the "bad engine." He was on an out of town trip (7 hours away) and the vehicle died on him. He was told by a local mechanic (7 hour away) that the engine had a bad cam phaser and the cost of repairing would be the same as an engine replacement. That's what I'm going off of right now. I've not had it checked out here by a local shop.
Also, the previous owner didn't know much about the "bad engine." He was on an out of town trip (7 hours away) and the vehicle died on him. He was told by a local mechanic (7 hour away) that the engine had a bad cam phaser and the cost of repairing would be the same as an engine replacement. That's what I'm going off of right now. I've not had it checked out here by a local shop.