In Australia, a proper rebuild on a typical 4‑cylinder comes in around AUD 3,000–6,000 in parts and machining, with total installed often AUD 5,000–8,000; V6/V8, turbo or diesel mills push that to AUD 6,000–12,000+.
If you pivot to replacement instead, a new/crate engine is typically AUD 5,000–15,000+ before fitting, while a used wrecker engine is about AUD 1,500–5,000 plus installation.
Labour alone can chew through 15–30 hours at AUD 120–180/hr, which explains why the invoice grows faster than your patience.
Budget extra for timing components, gaskets, fluids, mounts and the inevitable “since we’re in there” surprises, and always get an itemised quote in writing.
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