timing belt

[jimeb]

GM just called and belt tensioner lock up.But they want $2600. which is just nuts, which is a new head.. $85 to tow it there,$100. to tell me whats wrong, now another $85.00 to get it home.Rock Auto has a longblock for around $2000. , plus $195 core.Is there a cheaper place out there to get a long block.I could maybe swap that myself .Used to always have engine hanging from a tree in my younger days but never dealt with sideways engines.

[05Aveo]

GM just called and belt tensioner lock up.But they want $2600. which is just nuts, which is a new head.. $85 to tow it there,$100. to tell me whats wrong, now another $85.00 to get it home.Rock Auto has a longblock for around $2000. , plus $195 core.Is there a cheaper place out there to get a long block.I could maybe swap that myself .Used to always have engine hanging from a tree in my younger days but never dealt with sideways engines.

You could get lucky and it isnt the lower half of the engine and it just banged your valves. If they havent pulled the head, keep them from it and do it yourself. You will need a head gasket, exhaust gasket kit from Rock Auto and Head bolts. The head can be rework as long as it didnt crack it or mess the combustion chamber. Reworking the head can cost around 250 to 350 dollars. Depending on the valves cost but you can get them from Rock Auto as well. If you go buy a head already done, Make sure which port it is on your engine first. There is a one oil port head or a two oil port head. You will see a paddle looking hole in the middle of the head on one side or both.