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Top Dollar Paid For Blown Engine Cores

Do not scrap that Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Polaris, Can-Am, RZR, ATV, UTV, or snowmobile engine until UEW gives you a core quote. We buy rebuildable engine cores, crankshafts, cylinders, cases, and major components.

Fast Offers Send photos and machine details.
Cash Paid Top dollar for good rebuildable cores.
Canada & USA We buy cores across Canada and the USA.
Trade-In Credit Apply core value toward a UEW replacement.
Top dollar paid for blown engine cores by United Engine Works
Top Dollar Paid For desirable, complete, rebuildable engine cores.
Same-Day Direction Know if your core is worth shipping, selling, or trading.
Canada & USA Leads Ontario-based UEW with North American engine customers.
Replacement Options Need one too? Put your core value toward a UEW engine.
Before you toss it: seized, blown, melted, or low-compression engines can still be worth real money if the cases, cylinders, crankshaft, or major parts are rebuildable.

Actively Buying Ski-Doo & Polaris RZR Cores

These are the kinds of powersports cores UEW wants most: desirable platforms with rebuildable major components. Complete engines are usually worth the most, but crankshafts, cylinders, cases, and heads can still have value.

Ski-Doo Rotax engine core buying graphic by United Engine Works
Ski-Doo / Rotax Engine Cores 850 E-TEC, 800 E-TEC, 600 E-TEC, ACE engines, cylinders, cranks, cases, and major parts.
Polaris RZR engine core buying graphic by United Engine Works
Polaris RZR / Ranger / ATV Cores RZR 570, 800, 900, 1000, Turbo, Pro R, Ranger, Sportsman, cranks, cylinders, and cases.

We Buy The Cores Other Shops Actually Need

UEW is not looking for scrap metal. We are looking for rebuildable powersports engine cores and components that can support our remanufactured engine program. That means your damaged engine may be worth more to us than it is to a recycler or random marketplace buyer.

Snow

Ski-Doo Engines

850 E-TEC, 800 E-TEC, 600 E-TEC, 600 ACE, 900 ACE and other Rotax snowmobile cores.

Snow

Polaris Snow

850 Patriot, 650 Patriot, 800 Cleanfire, 600 Liberty, 9R, Boost, cylinders and crankshafts.

Dirt

RZR / Ranger / ATV

RZR 570, 800, 900, 1000, Turbo, Pro R, Ranger, Sportsman and related Polaris cores.

Water

Sea-Doo Engines

717, 787, 951 carb, 951 DI, 900 ACE, 1503 4-TEC, 1630 ACE, supercharged and non-supercharged.

Dirt / Water

Can-Am / Rotax

Selected Can-Am ATV, UTV, and Rotax-based cores depending on platform, completeness, and demand.

Parts

Cranks, Cylinders & Cases

Not complete? Send photos anyway. Rebuildable crankshafts, cylinders, heads, and cases can still have value.

Want The Fastest Offer?

Send clear photos and the machine details. The more complete the information, the faster we can tell you whether it is a cash buy, trade-in candidate, or parts-value core.

1. Photos both sides top and bottom, any damage, engine tags or casting number.
2. Machine details brand, model, year, engine size.
3. Location city/province/state so we can judge logistics.

What Could Your Blown Engine Be Worth?

Actual value depends on demand, completeness, damage, missing parts, shipping distance, and whether the major components are rebuildable. These ranges are examples to help sellers understand why a core quote is worth requesting.

Engine / Platform
Typical Core Range
Best Value When
Ski-Doo 850 E-TEC / 800 E-TEC
$100-$500
Complete engine, usable cases, cylinders, and heads.
Polaris 850 Patriot / 650 Patriot / 9R
$100-600
Complete engines, usable cases, cylinders, and heads.
Polaris RZR / Ranger / Sportsman
$300-700
Complete RZR/Ranger Core Depending on Year and Engine Size.
Sea-Doo 900ACE / 1503 4-TEC / 1630
$300- $750
Complete PWC engine with usable cases, head, cylinders, and crank.
Crankshafts, Cylinders, Cases
$50-100
Rebuildable cranks, cylinders requiring replating, heads and valve covers.

Ranges are not guaranteed offers. Final quote depends on photos, condition, completeness, location, demand, and inspection.

We Buy Engines With Real-World Failures

You do not need a perfect engine. We expect damage. Send the photos before assuming it is worthless.

Common

Low Compression

Weak cylinders, scored pistons, no-start engines, or poor running cores can still have value.

Common

Seized / Blown

Locked up, overheated, melted, or failed engines may still have rebuildable cases and components.

Common

Crank / Rod Failure

Rod knock, crank damage, bearing failure, or broken rotating assemblies are worth checking with UEW.

PWC

Water Ingestion

Sea-Doo and PWC engines damaged by water may still have recoverable parts depending on corrosion.

Snow

Burned Pistons

Two-stroke failures, PTO-side damage, melted pistons, and cylinder scoring are common core candidates.

Parts

Incomplete Engines

Missing parts?? Crankshafts, cylinders, heads, covers, and cases may still be useful.

Sell It For Cash Or Trade It Toward A Replacement

Most sellers are not just cleaning out a garage. They need the machine running again. UEW can quote your core and help supply a remanufactured replacement engine, short block, crankshaft, cylinder, or top-end kit where available.

How The Core Quote Works

The fastest way to get a serious number is to send useful information the first time.

Send Photos

Include both sides of the engine, close-ups of damage, model tag, part numbers, and any loose parts.

UEW Reviews Value

We look at platform demand, completeness, case condition, crank/cylinder condition, missing parts, and logistics.

Cash Or Trade-In

Sell the core outright or apply value toward a UEW replacement engine or component where available.

Get Your Core Quote

Use the quote form for the cleanest submission. It opens in a separate secure Jotform window so Safari, mobile browsers, and Shopify do not trap the form or break scrolling.

Ready For A Number?

Tell us what you have, where it is, what failed, and upload clear photos.

What Makes A Core Valuable?

Higher Value

Complete Engine

Complete, rebuildable engines with usable cases, cylinders, crank, covers, and hardware usually bring the best value.

Still Useful

Major Components

Crankshafts, cylinders, cases, heads, and top-end parts can still have value even if the engine is not complete.

Lower Value

Severe Damage

Broken cases, missing cranks, heavy corrosion, fire damage, or incomplete assemblies may reduce core value.

UEW Tip: Do not throw away damaged crankshafts, cylinders, or engine cases before checking with us. Some ugly-looking parts still have rebuildable value.

Core Seller FAQ

Do you buy engines that are seized?

Yes. Seized engines can still have valuable cases, cylinders, covers, crankshafts, heads, and other parts depending on damage and demand.

Do I need to know exactly what failed?

No. A description helps, but clear photos and machine details are usually enough to start a quote.

Do you buy incomplete engines?

Sometimes. Complete engines are usually worth the most, but major components such as crankshafts, cylinders, cases, and heads may still have value.

Can I trade my blown core toward a replacement engine?

Yes. When UEW has a replacement option available, core value may be applied toward a remanufactured engine or component.

What photos should I send?

Send both sides of the engine, close-ups of damaged areas, model tags or part numbers, and photos of any loose parts included with the core.

Will you buy everything?

No. Value depends on platform demand, condition, completeness, shipping/logistics, and whether the major parts are rebuildable.