Should I have my Engine Swapped or Rebuild? 1999 Ford Escort?

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turbointhailand

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I have a 1999 Ford Escort SE 2.0 L, and about a year ago, it broke down, and upon having it diagnosed, they said lost compression in cyl's one and four. (not sure what they even tested) they wanted $1000 just to find out if the pistons were damaged and then would know if it was worth fixing or just needed a new engine, I declined as it had 160,000 and I hate our ford dealership. So I garaged it and have been driving the other car.

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What Happened...

Drove home 30mi on the freeway and sat chatting in the car with the heater on for sometime and then went inside and when I came out a few hours later, it wouldn't start, just cranks over and seems like it sounded like an air conditioner (kshhhhhh) lol. (and I can hear the fuel pump engage when I turn the ignition on.)
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Now I am interested in getting it going again. so...

What should I expect to pay a mechanic to remove the old engine and install a replacement?

What should I expect to pay for a Donor Engine from a yard?

How Much should I expect to pay for a rebuild? (& how should I go about it?)

And since I'm not sure what they checked, could the problem be something simple like a timing belt?

Thanks (and I'm in a rural area cost wise)
 
I'd buy a newer car. You'll spend more money fixing it, than you'd pay out on another running car.
Remember, it's just a car. Don't get all sappy now. just part it out and get something else.

Dealerships are called 'Stealerships' for a good reason....DON'T GO THERE. You must be able to find (if you don't have one already) an on-line Board for Escorts, find a cheap engine and do a swap for about $1,000. At least there you'll get good advise...and it'll be a good place to part out the car if that's the way you go.

Good luck
 
I'd buy a newer car. You'll spend more money fixing it, than you'd pay out on another running car.
Remember, it's just a car. Don't get all sappy now. just part it out and get something else.

Dealerships are called 'Stealerships' for a good reason....DON'T GO THERE. You must be able to find (if you don't have one already) an on-line Board for Escorts, find a cheap engine and do a swap for about $1,000. At least there you'll get good advise...and it'll be a good place to part out the car if that's the way you go.

Good luck
 
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