Finding a 1.8L engine

[1988 Olds]

Hey guys, my name is Tim. Just got a beater laser from my grandpop about 4 weeks ago and the engine went. Trying to get her back up and running since gas is over 3/gallon now and 6-7mpg in my other car is not cutting it.

I'm looking for a 1.8L engine for my 1990 Laser. I'm new here so I can't post in the Classified.

 

[95TalonOwner]

You could try to find one in a junkyard. I know by me, there are a bunch of 1.8's laying around in the junkyards with the motors still in them.

 

[somdturbo]

Hmmm. they seem pretty common here in MD junkyards. I would check your local ones. You could just do the 4g63 swap... once you go turbo you never go back. But it sounds like u may already have a race car (6-7mpg).

What happened to the engine? you might be able to fix it cheaply depending on what it is.

 

[gsx-box]

Just call local SMALL junkyards. The ones that get cars for free. You can probably get a good running motor for $100-200 or even less.

 

[1988 Olds]

I wouldn't call it a race car but yeah. I just want this to be as simple as possible. Thats my problem I have called countless junkyards with no luck. I was hoping someone on here would know of a Junkyard about south eastern PA or actually have one for sale. Thanks guys.