I am assuming the labor to put it back together would be by you! Let the machine shop check out the block, rods, crank, etc. and determine what needs to be done.
My opinion is that buying a used 2.5L engine is kinda like buying a pig in a poke. You end up with similar issues.
I rebuilt my 2.5 and reused the rods and pistons after being miked, etc. I have about 25k on the rebuilt engine and tranny and all is running strong......knock on wood.....
Bob
