Where to get a new engine for pontiac GA 1997?

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don r

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If it ran completely dry it would not have gotten you home. It got hot and cooked though since there was too little oil to shed the heat of the engine. There might be life in the engine though, if you flush it with mechanics engine flush to get rid of the sticky sludge and carbon, then change the oil and filter. The engine probably had 2 quarts in it, maybe a little more- it just couldn't reach the dipstick. When you refill the oil you might use an additive that says it frees sticky valves and rings. If the engine is running, keep your money in your pocket. If the noise gets louder, death in inevitable for that engine. Changing the engine will beat you for a couple of thousand bucks and a used engine from the auto salvage. If it doesn't get louder or the noise goes away, your guardian angel is flying with you still.
 
I live in MI and today my car ran out of oil but the light never came on so I drove home not knowing what was wrong. When I got home I checked everything and found out my oil was pretty much dry and was steaming.

The engine didn't blow so I filled the oil but must be damaged because the car still makes the tap tap tap tap sound and will stall out and has a very hard time accelerating. I'm wondering how much a place usually charges to take out and replace my engine and where I can get the engine? It's a 97 pontiac GA.

I'm wondering if I should save up to get a beater car $800 to $1000 or so or if I should just replace the engine? Basically I need some really rough estimates.

I really appreciate any info guys, if I can get some mechanics to respond to this ALL the better. Thanks so much.
 
If it ran completely dry it would not have gotten you home. It got hot and cooked though since there was too little oil to shed the heat of the engine. There might be life in the engine though, if you flush it with mechanics engine flush to get rid of the sticky sludge and carbon, then change the oil and filter. The engine probably had 2 quarts in it, maybe a little more- it just couldn't reach the dipstick. When you refill the oil you might use an additive that says it frees sticky valves and rings. If the engine is running, keep your money in your pocket. If the noise gets louder, death in inevitable for that engine. Changing the engine will beat you for a couple of thousand bucks and a used engine from the auto salvage. If it doesn't get louder or the noise goes away, your guardian angel is flying with you still.
 
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