Someone forgot to do a timing belt change

[Ether-D]

Not much experience here, but I would think the least expensive route would be to find a replacement head and swap it in. I don't think there is usually much damage to the lower end, so swapping the whole M20 is not necessary.

I've read estimates in other threads/boards that rebuilding a head after this type of damage is $1500 or more, but again no experience, just hear-say...

Rich

^This.

You can get a head at the pull apart for $80.

[rjohs]

Not much experience here, but I would think the least expensive route would be to find a replacement head and swap it in. I don't think there is usually much damage to the lower end, so swapping the whole M20 is not necessary.

I've read estimates in other threads/boards that rebuilding a head after this type of damage is $1500 or more, but again no experience, just hear-say...

Rich

[LagunaSecaBlue]

Turn over car, something is making a pinging noise. Pull valve cover, The head is toast. What is my cheapest option because its a budget build.

Swap it with another M20? Rebuild?

Part out my bad engine or Sell it in its current condition?

(This is the car I just pulled from the yard)