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As long as the bore isn't too badly chunked up it might be worth rebuilding what you've got?
The best bit about rebuilding it is that you KNOW that its going to do a atleast another 200,000kms easy.
Maybe check a few parts places, see if they have a rebuild kit for them, new pistons bearings rings etc everything you need - all in one pack.
Or even see an engine rebuilder. Ask him how much for parts and to machine the bores, and then put it together yourself? Or if you can afford it get him to do it.
If you just get some random engine, you don't know if its had a service in the last 100,000kms, if its 'just about' to let go, or any of its history. etc..
Might not be cheaper, but might not be any more expensive either...
EDIT: If you want to add some 'character' to the motor, throw in some straight cut timing gears, gives it a nice squeal! and you'll never strip the cam gear again!
The best bit about rebuilding it is that you KNOW that its going to do a atleast another 200,000kms easy.
Maybe check a few parts places, see if they have a rebuild kit for them, new pistons bearings rings etc everything you need - all in one pack.
Or even see an engine rebuilder. Ask him how much for parts and to machine the bores, and then put it together yourself? Or if you can afford it get him to do it.
If you just get some random engine, you don't know if its had a service in the last 100,000kms, if its 'just about' to let go, or any of its history. etc..
Might not be cheaper, but might not be any more expensive either...
EDIT: If you want to add some 'character' to the motor, throw in some straight cut timing gears, gives it a nice squeal! and you'll never strip the cam gear again!