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Re: Dead '87 5ktq

>knocking sounds that start at 2200 rpm.
>I am assuming that the bottom end is
>history.

Depending how loud the knocking is, maybe not.  An experienced engine
rebuilding can tell you this.

>worth in as is condition considering the
>following:

With a dying bottom end, not all that much unfortunately.   www.edmunds.com
will have your car listed with the options you have, and after calculating
your mileage, you will see what the car is worth retail/wholesale etc.

>Should I repair and what are my options?

There is a company called ATK ENGINES (www.atkengines.com) that sell newly
rebuilt engines for almost anything.  Most of their engine prices (within
the USA) are 950-1250 in cost...

These are complete engines with no core necessary, (except for certain
corvair and mercedes), so outright, you can buy a complete working engine,
move your carb and linkages over, and wala, you're back in business.

BTW, is your 5000 a 5-speed by chance?
Frederic Breitwieser
Homebrew Automotive Mailing List
Bridgeport, CT 06606
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4605/index.html
1989 AG Hummer 4-Door
1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
2000 Mid-Engine Sports Car <smile>

Seeking info on: Audi 5k Locking Diffs, Audi 5k trans bolt pattern, and
17x11" rims.





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