Posted by Fastman (209.179.227.176) on April 15, 2001 at 04:25:41:
In Reply to: Engine Dilema?? posted by Jerilyn on April 14, 2001 at 14:07:56:
: I am in sore need of a new engine. I just lost my job. The engine sounds like a tractor when it is not warmed up for 15 minutes. Even after you drive somewhere and just leave it for 5 or 10 minutes it sounds horrible. I know that I am getting close to having a car that doesn't run. I also am replacing the ball joint, control arm, and idler arm on one side with an alignment for $250, good price? It is making this clunking sound if you turn to far to the left. I hope that the new parts will fix this, any idea if it will or what might be causing it? Does anyone know of anyone who is selling an engine for dirt cheap? Thanks
: Jeri
What kind of price do you consider dirt cheap? Do you want something to tie you over or something that will last a long time? You could always just rebuild the 302 yourself with a kit from PAW. It isn't as hard to rebuild a motor as some make it seem. Just be patient, careful and you can do it! It would save a lot of money this way. Just some advice, if you do rebuild your motor, blueprint it and have the bottom end balanced. This will make the engine last a long time. Again, what type of price range are you looking at paying?