Should I get a secondhand engine?

[Tey]

I have an 87 model exa which has the ca16de engine. The engine is a mess. Was blowing excessive smoke and i got reported to the EPA.

i got it checked out and it will cost me approximately $2500 to get my engine re-conditioned. Unfortunately i don't have that kind of cash as i'm at uni so my only affordable option is to get a secondhand engine.

Is this a good idea? Seems a bit risky to me as the next engine i get could be thrashed too.

I have been given prices between $400 - $900 to swap it over with my current engine.

Some of these secondhand engines are australian engines and some are low km inmports.

Which is the better option?

[Blood]

i would guess an import....

why not spend just a little more and get a ca18 ???

[KAMELEON]

phffffft dont worry about getting a ca18de ull have to use a different clutch etc because the ca16de and 18de have diff flywheels and clutches
bnut if u give me a call i can organise u a motor(ca16de) for 125$ with turn over warranty or about 350 with full waRRANTY
ALL U WILL HAVE TO CHANGE IS THE COIL SETUP AS OVERSEAS MODELS USE A SINGLE COIL AND PLUG LEADS
MY NUMBER IS 0402629583 TRAVIS

[boostinhard]

Hey,
and I can arrange someone to buy the import coil setup once you dont need it... these are good engines too. Havent done many k's at all
Sam

[Tey]

bugger... would have done that if i checked the board earlier. I ended up buying a low km ca16 import engine for $550aust. thanks for ur responses.

my intial plan was to get the ca18 but it required changing of other parts, as Kameleon said.