Hi my name is Andrew and I screwed up my engine trying to drive it through what I thought wasn't to high of water but I was. Its a 2007 S2000. I had it towed to a
guy my neighbor knows and he said to put a used engine in it will cost $4800. I cant afford that right now so my only option will be to bring it home and do all the work myself. What do you guys think? Am I going to get in over my head or what? I've broken down a motor from a CRX a long time ago and did a gasket and bearing change
in my parents garage. So I've done some engine work before?

 

I don't build s2000 engines but i think general consensus is there is an art to doing it right. And that costs money to do it right. You may be better off to find a beater car until you can either replace with a low mileage short block or send the OEM block for proper rebuilding.

good luck

darcy

 

why why why why why whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

Why don't you have comprehensive coverage on your 2007 S2000? Call your insurance company. They will probably total the car and cut you a check. Buy a truck.

 

I'd agree with Darcy. I once bought a s2000 with a spun rod bearing or two. I found a decent short block for a grand and had it back together in no time; ran very well until sold a while later.

It's very likely when you take it apart, you'll find scarred sleeves and there'd be no point reassembling with the original rings. Add a rod or two, probably a similar number of pistons and the cost may surprise you. Also, finding someone that can hone the sleeves properly was tough for me, and made the short block choice easier.

BTW; I'm on the west side of town and have some experience with this if you need a hand. I also have a cherry picker and all of the tools you may need for this whenever you get around to it.

 

Thanks Jim Bravo, that was my next question Tools! So do you guys think that the $4800 quote I got is worth it than and I should just do that? I'm sure I can borrow some money from somewhere

 

Take it from someone that built a motor and proceeded to run into nothing but headaches, and then ended up getting used long block. If the motor is toast, buy a used one...

 

^ This, it should be covered under insurance. Contact your broker.

 

Cause my dumb ass canceled full coverage 3 months ago!

 

Andrew, do you have insurance? If not, understand that $4800 is not a bad price for what you need motor plus labor involved. Understand your best bet is to purchase a used longblock/ shortblock and swapping it in yourself. Grab all your friends and gather your resources because you will need them. Just read you cancelled full coverage on a 07S2000...these cars aren't $3500 beaters, that sucks