I have a 99 mitsubishi eclipse with a siezed motor. I still owe like 9 grand on the car and makign payments. Its valued at 10K with a workign motor. So as you can see i cant just sell it as it is. I was thinking of saving up money and getting another engine.... but it will cost me like 1700 to get one and get it installed. I was wondering.... can't i just get another head? B/c that will only cost me like 200 bucks. I dont know all the details about engines.... so if i'm missing something, please correct my ignorance. Thanks.
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E30 Dinan Turbo
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unfortunately since your motor is seized youll most likely need to replace the whole motor (block and all). Sometimes when your timing belt breaks you can get away with just a new head but alas I dont think thats the case in your situation -
does full insurance cover this?
In NYC you need to have full if your car is financed.Comment
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what trim level is it? if its a gst or gsx, you can pick up straight 1st gen 4g63's for under a grand. if not, just search forums and scoop a non turbo motorOriginally posted by bluntComment
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no i dont think full insurance coverage covers engine problems....... and yeah i can get a new motor for around 800.... and installation will be 700. I wish i could do it myself.... but i have never done this before.E30 Dinan Turbo
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just get a manual for your car, and an engine hoist. is it turbo or non turbo? if its non, go on dsmchat and see how cheap you can find a motor forOriginally posted by bluntComment
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