Blown engine advice request

[lawless]

Howdy all,

I'm a forum newbie who owns a 2002 Protege 5 with a dead engine. Apparently I didn't notice the water temp increasing late one night and cooked things good. I got the head milled and re-installed but the shop guys said the compression was way low, meaning my rings are toast too (and who knows what else). I'm hoping there is a cheaper alternative than a $2800 stock long block from AutoZone. Can anyone recommend an good new or used engine supplier or other idea? Thanks guys.

 

[StealthWyvern]

yes, you should be able to get a good used engine from PG, SU, Cross Over. Plus your mech should be able to get one for you as well. You should be able to get a good used motor installed for less then 2.8k

 

[lawless]

thank for the fast help! I found P&G, Crossover and another place called Woodfins. Didn't find SU though.

 

[boostedprotege]

go to a junk yard and just find a engine with low miles and rip out the bottom end.. should only cost a couple hundred

 

[HKPRO5]

Yea you should be able to get an engine from a local junk yard. If not we can source you one through SpeedCircuit. I believe we have a few in stock.