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Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding
With degree of metalflake in the oil, I'd resume the worst. You can pick up a new short block for around $1800, then have the rest of the parts thoroughly cleaned replacing those that are shakey. Given how little money you currently have in the car, I'd personally lean toward selling it and buying a new one. However, if cash was really tight or I was looking for a project I'd go the short (or maybe even a built block) route.
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Money isn't a huge deal just don't want to sink a ton of money into it, I use it just as a DD. I'd rather rebuild for 3-4k and hope to get to 200k miles before buying a 20k new car just to put work miles on it. Just seems like the better financial choice to rebuild... Assuming the repair lasts