[dunkinskeleton]

This past Sunday I was driving my 1970 chevelle malibu and, according to my mechanic, I lost oil pressure and my engine is toast. I really don't know what to do in this situation. I have another car (a rough 1969 ford galaxie) that I am driving right now.

Here are my options as a graduate student with no job.
1. Get a new engine. (2500 estimate from my mechanic)
2. Buy a used engine and keep the car.
3. Buy a used engine, sell the car, and put the money into the galaxie.

What should I do as a 22 year old graduate student with no job. Anyone have any opinions on how I should handle this? Anyone willing to help with a cheap running small block (Old engine was a mild 350)?

Thanks guys and I look forward to hearing your opinions on the subject.

 

[Brettd85]

I think you should be able to find a mild 350 that is still in a car, hear it run, look it over, make sure it doesnt smoke, and then install it in your car for no more than $500. Check out craigs list in your area.

Or sell the galaxie and buy a cheapo geo metro.

 

[136679ss]

Agree with above
Running Small block chevrolet = $.10 a dozen
edit. Oh yeah, get a job too.

 

[OrrieG]

Find a mid-70's granny 4 door nova, yank the engine and you are in good shape. Here's a bunch in your area for under 1K:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/search/car?maxAsk=1000&query=chevy 350

 

[malibu356]

i agree you should be able to find a good used engine maybe even out of a wrecked car, check local scrap yards and even towing co's. any body shops around you may be able to find a wrecked car and buy the engine from the insurance co. craigs list is also a good idea, you will want to see it run.. before purchasing.

 

[webfoot]

Do the same thing an undergrad student with no job would do.

 

[SS396ELKY]

Park the Malibu and only drive Galaxie to job interviews...

 

[Cecil]

Oh yeah, get a job too.

And get a haircut!

 

[68KMENO]

I'd look into one of the targetmaster cart motors.... sure they're not much on horse power but its new & I've installed so many I've lost count

 

[John_Muha]

Several used engines listed in the recycler.
www.recycler.com

 

[thepoz68]

toss a used block in.:yes: