Fmi 157 spn 18

[JimT]

(08-18-2020 )Hallmanhauling Wrote:  anyone know of anywhere to get a used motor or recon motor cheaper than 36k?

You're taking a much bigger gamble with a used motor or anything "cheaper". Could fail on you 2 miles after it's installed. Labor to swap out will still be the same.

You need to go down to the dealer, get a full accounting of what they say is damaged and get pictures! Post them here and we can help give sound advise. Then at the very least call up Mr. Hagg's shop and consult them. The pictures might help them too. I'd guess a full inframe + new fuell pump and labor would run you somewhere around $28-30k, which is still cheaper then what the dealer wants to sell you ($36k for the engine plus $9k for labor!). I'm just ballparking based on my recent experience. There's also a good chance that the dealer is trying to screw you over. Best to get a second opinion.

Finally, you might be able to sell the truck as-is for $10-15k and go buy another one, but that would depend on your situation and there's still no guarantee that the next truck would get down the road without it's own problems. I don't recommend this route for long term success, but it could be an option.