Originally Posted by WayneK
U P D A T E -
So the insurance company says they will cover the damage under my comprehensive coverage, IF the dealership PROVES the engine was damaged by water. (Otherwise I'm stuck with the tead down costs)
I had the car towed to my local dealer. They gave me a quote of (you'd beter sit down) $19,280.00 PLUS labor to install it! The adjuster almost fainted! Poor lady!
I told the the adjuster about the LKQ engine. She was VERY open to that idea. LoL
I have to meet with them tomorrow at the dealership to sign the paperwork. This has been a emotional roller coaster ride from hell!
Wayne,
If you go with the LKQ option, you have several valuable parts on your old engine that can help you recover some of the costs.
The heads, if undamaged will fetch a good price, The valve covers and intake manifold can be polished (I did mine and they look sweet!) - you could then have the shop put the polished goodies on your new engine, then have your old items polished and sell them for some $$.
You could hang on to the starter, alternator, etc.. for spare parts.
The engine block, exhaust manifolds, etc..if undameged will also fetch a nice price.
Here is a link to a place that might purchase the core's from your removed engine.
Good Luck
http://www.mercedesengines.net/