Well it finally happened. I blew the engine in my 2000 Contour SVT at 104,000 miles.

Ford says it will be $4,800 for a new installed motor. I simply can't put that kind of change into the car.

Question is.. what should I do with this car. Should I try to sell it? Or should I put it in my workshop and maybe look at putting in a 3.0 upgrade?

Some guys at the ford garage said they might be interested in buying it as is.. what would be a good price??

Any help is appreciated!

Dirk

How exactly did the engine "blow"?

The garage said it was a bearing.

Originally posted by Dirk:

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Some guys at the ford garage said they might be interested in buying it as is..
Dirk

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Yeah I bet they would. I would look at doing a full 3L oval port. With all the info and people on here you can make it happen for way less than $4800.
-tropictour