Well, I just heard back from the second mechanic. He concurs with the first mechanic. The engine is toast. His opinion is one of the PO did one or a series of valve job(s) adjusting the valves as though the van had solid lifters. His opinion is that I should replace the 1.9L with a OEM 2.1L (new: $5000 installed w\ 6month or 6000 mile warranty; used: $2500\installed w\ a 90 day labor only warranty). He was very vigorous in trying to dissuade me for purchasing any type of non-OEM engine, says in his experience heavily modified motors don't work out in the end - more problems than they're worth. So, the choices under consideration are: 1) 2.2 GoWesty engine (delivery time 6-8 weeks; about $5000 installed) 2) New OEM 2.1L engine (delivery time 1 week) Still confused, Sam |
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