I'd put a used engine in it. it is a used car, the current engine until is got to drinking water, was a used engine that ran fine?
Used engines ar MUCH cheaper than new/rebuilt. well cared for (change oil, do not take swimming) should last 200k
chris
( >Just over 100,000 miles. New timing belt at 93,000 (had been replaced
preventatively prior at 53,000). New breaks at 102,000. New electric
>whixbangy thing that tells the cooling fan when to turn on (it failed
>and made the car come near overheating).
>
>Paid $6,000 for it in may 2000. Rebuilt the Tranny last may.
>
>Blue book value in "low" condition is $1750.
>
>It's got a bent rod ... mechanic says water got in the air intake
>(driving through a puddle? I don't recall though we get a $&*(#) load
>of rain here in South Florida)) and the air filter was SOAKED.
>
>Thoughts?
Crispy
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