Good Mercruiser I/O repair shop in SouthWest

[Upongame619]

Took my boat for a diagnosis of water in engine, they said rusted spark plugs so needs whole new engine. I asked what the compression test results where but they said doesn't matter as rust would be in piston etc. Now I know you can save rusted engines etc
My question is what should a new/remanufactured/rebuilt mercruiser 350 mpi cost?
Who is trustworthy?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Where in SW?

 

[Upongame619]

I live in SoCal temecula but I would drive as far as Lake Havasu for right price and a good shop.
I was quoted 16k for a remanufactured in San Diego.

 

[Kbach]

Somebody on here recently posted about a rebuilt 350 with core for around $8k I believe. Not sure where but I’ll look around when I have a min.

 

[Upongame619]

Somebody on here recently posted about a rebuilt 350 with core for around $8k I believe. Not sure where but I’ll look around when I have a min.

That's what I would assume one cost. 6-10k. 16k seems expensive.

 

[Kbach]

Found it.

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