rebuild? or not?

[Tarmac]

ok, so i developed a bad oil leak after lowering my car... i thought i cracked the oil pan. After checking everything today, the leak is higher on the front end, probably a cam seal... then I noticed the rear main was pouring oil out too, all this happened in a day. Im thinking im just going to pull the engine and rebuild the whole thing to not have anymore worries for awhile....or, should I just find a lower mileage (300k on this one) replacement? opinions? anyone been through this?

I am not going to just replace the seals that are blown, too much trouble to go through when other parts are old and worn...

[PiercedE30]

i would suggest to find another motor to rebuild so you don't have any down time on the car.

[Tarmac]

i would suggest to find another motor to rebuild so you don't have any down time on the car.

car is not driveable as is

[mattdk318i]

Ive got one with 100k. Runs terriffic. HOWEVER ive been told it needs a head gasket because it runs hotter than normal. Some guys from the SC/NC meet can verify it runs great

(going M50)

[Tarmac]

Ive got one with 100k. Runs terriffic. HOWEVER ive been told it needs a head gasket because it runs hotter than normal. Some guys from the SC/NC meet can verify it runs great

(going M50)

price? available now?

[PeaveyBassist]

Why not just buy my rebuilt engine with 2k on it?

Will

[strad]

I'm here to tell ya that what looks like a rear main leak, isn't always. Thought I had one (BIG leak) but I took off the oil pan since the pan seal was leaking too, and discovered a two inch section of it (from right under the rear main) was missing. That piece was found in the oil pump pickup. New pan seal, and no more leak.

[Tarmac]

hmmm... ok... well i'll pull it apart this weekend and see what im up against. But with 300k im not expecting the best.

Peavey bassist: wheres your for sale thread so i can get some info on your engine?