new head gasket will be MUCH cheaper than a crate engine and install.
you can get a forged engine for a few hundred more than a factory one
head gaskets don't cost quite that much yet. Better yet if you do it yourself it's SUPER cheap.
My problem is I have no mechanical skills or else i would try to do it myself. The expense comes with the labor. I've called around a few shops/dealerships and have been quoted anywhere from $850-$1,700 parts and labor. Keep in mind that my car is 10 years old with close to 140,000 miles. I dont want to invest that kind of money in a 10+ year old car that may have numberous other problems in conjunction with this. I recently spent around 1600 to upgrade the worn suspension. My second problem is i'm dead broke so funds limit what I can do as far as upgrading to something forged. I'm not looking for just a new block. I want a complete pan to intake overhaul that can be dropped in to cut down on labor. I'm not trying to make huge power. I just want a fresh start that i can upgrade on at a later date at the lowest cost possible. Any suggestions?
If you don't have the money...there are not many options...pay the 1700 and hope for the best or put yourself into debt....
Well, first off... what are the symptoms, and who told you it was a leaking/failing head gasket?
We may be able to help you out.
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