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[Shuttleman83]

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[nickyb]

Well I'd say your head gasket gave up, coolant in the cylinder f ed up spark plug, and coolant in the oil blew a bearing causing knocking.
Your $1000 budget would only have a chance if you pull the motor and do all the work yourself.

 

[Shuttleman83]

So what motor would be cheaper and give more power direct swap?

 

[nickyb]

Try blueprint engines or Atk engines for a reman.