04' engine shot, best options?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bikeking19, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. bikeking19

    bikeking19 Junior Member

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    Hey everyone, have an 04 Gen 2 with 240k whose engine just went out. Blew a head gasket, water got into the case and shop says there's rust in the cylinders. Just looking for the best value option. Still want a hybrid, could probably do the engine job myself skill wise except I don't have all the tools or engine hoist. I can get another engine with warranty on ebay for $400 and labor cost is $1200 to remove and replace. What's my best bet?

    LM-X410PM ?
     
    #1 bikeking19, Mar 3, 2019
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    Replace the engine. You probably can find shops to do it for $500, just gotta call around
     
    #2 JC91006, Mar 3, 2019
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    Aaron Vitolins Senior Member

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    Car-part.com is a serch engine for used car parts in salvage yards across America. I've used it many I time! They've got Prius engines for $200!
     
    #3 Aaron Vitolins, Mar 4, 2019
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