stranded please help!

[fang619]

so im looking for a rebuilt long block for my 99 since my old one took a crap on me, its a, 2.5l 4cyl EV
autozone has one for $1800 plus core but im pretty sure thats way over priced, does anyone in the san diego or southern california area know of a good place to get a rebuilt long block, or just a 2.5 i can drop in there to pass smog in january
my budget is $2000 but i know i have to spend about $200 on a clutch
any advise would help, im not %100 sure of the problem but im pretty sure its a spun bearing or a blown rod, im going to pull my engine in the morning hopefully

 

[brother rat]

Look on http://www.car-part.com
A quick search found the engine you're looking for with 28k miles on it for $1200 in SoCal. That fits your budget. Spend some time looking and you might find an even better deal.

 

[TheTopher]

That's a hefty budget...that's more than I paid for my entire truck, and I don't think I even got that good of a deal on it. Is stuff just super expensive in california?

 

[brother rat]

Is stuff just super expensive in california?

yes

 

[3.0ranger1227]

Wow thats a great website.