2G Need an Engine

[olson12turbo]

My 97 GST Threw a Rod Bearing. I am wondering if its going to be cheaper to pull it and rebuild the bottom end or buy a used or new motor. I need some help.

 

[bryanwheat]

My 97 GST Threw a Rod Bearing. I am wondering if its going to be cheaper to pull it and rebuild the bottom end or buy a used or new motor. I need some help.

Well it depends. You don't throw a rod bearing, you could, what people call throw a rod, this means that the rod broke away from the crank and that there is catastrophic damage. You could also of just spun a bearing which will cause it to knock and lead to a thrown rod. Depending on what actually happened in your situation you might not even be able to rebuild your engine, or it might be rebuildable. I really can't tell you any more than that without further information.

 

[miliman13]

A replacement engine that runs is usually more affordable but you don't really know the engines history.
Rebuilding is always a smart choice but can be more costly. First find the extent of the damage.

 

[Derail20T]

Of I was in that situation, I would try to find a built short block that doesn't have too many miles on it. It is a risk though, because you don't know how it was broken in or how much it was abused, but you could save some money!