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Originally Posted by spartacus
Sucks in a big way. you should do what ever makes your life easier i.e buy a working cheapo commuter etc. you know'your capabilities and finances make'a'decision based on that. Engine swap is tedious job but not that complicated, a torque wrench' rent a engine hoist, a good socket set depending on your capabilities and tool situation or call around to see if you can get a shop to do it for cheaper. Salvage yard motor or Craigslist parting out would be a good bet pricing wise. It's these hard circumstances that make the the rewards sweeter and build character. Good luck.
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yep, but been through this once before. transmission on the MR2 blew, cost $1500 in parts and three months of weekends fixing it myself. a dozen tedious things holding me back like a rounded bolt that took weeks to find a way to saw off without removing the entire freaking engine.
I don't want to go through that again. plus, this time I'm at college in a complex where I just park in a parking lot. and not even as many tools as I had last time, just some sockets.
My money is probably better kept for rent and food, because I'm already struggling... I would go deliver pizzas during school to pay for it but, well, you know.