Engine Replacement
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Engine Replacement
So as a winter project, I want to replace the engine in my 97. I have the ABZ engine now with 157000, and it's leaking oil so I want to pull it out and rebuild it. I was wondering what kind of an engine I could put in, does it have to be a 97 or can it be a different year, like a 2000-2003? Or would that not work with the tranny? Any clues? Thanks
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I might have a head gasket that's busted
When I start the car, I have white steam/smoke come out, but it goes away when the car is warm. When the water that drips out of the exhaust dries up on the ground, it's white and chalky. I have also seen a little bit of coolant loss. So replacing it with a used/refurbed would be cheaper I'd think.
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Re: Use regular dino oil - I bet oil leaks stop
I put dino oil in with seal additive. As of right now I have only driven about 75 miles after the oil change, so that might be why I'm still leaking. But the amount that comes out, It looks like it is streaming out from that area, but I'll wait to see if it decreases. /Fingers crossed/
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Just had the timing job done 50 miles ago
That's about $3500 I got qouted at for the head gaskets job, both sides. I could get an engine for $2600 and put it in. Does this seem wise or no? If I can save money any other way, trust me, I'll do it. I'd rather spend it in some other way.
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