Re: quattro-digest V4 #2237

[Lawrence C Katzenstein <Lawrence.C.Katzenstein-1@tc.umn.edu>]

Hi guys, 
   I'm back because my instincts were right about my V-8. The engine just
blew at 112K. Anyway, the dealer, Maplewood Imports, is now estimating
that the job will cost $4500. What should I do?
   Options-1. Fix the engine and pay the money
           2. Find a 3.6 or 4.2 in a boneyard.
           3. Sell it to the Maplewood tech, but for how much?
           4. Trade it to them for another car off their lot (1991
           200TQ with 168K or 1990 BMW 325 4dr, 5 sp with 100K. are
           current candidates).
           5. Any other option I haven't thought of.
   Apparently the engine blew because something called a key which holds
the crankshaft in place cracked. There are valves and pistons all over the
place except where they should be.
          Thanks again for your help.
Larry Katzenstein