Hey everyone,
Just getting some input, figured this would be a somewhat common question though I was surprised not to find much about it in my threads search.I have a Honda Civic 97 LX, today while on the highway it sputtered to a stop. This was not before it made some serious clanking noises. There apparently was an oil leak, and one quick observation from the towing guy said a valve was bent (pretty much all the oil was gone), and that the engine was done and needed to be replaced. Of course I started doing research about it when I got home, some people talking about it on line say it isn't over for the engine (but serious work needs to be done, parts replacement inside it), others say it is done. Anyway, any thoughts or input are greatly appreciated. For a used engine it looks like about 600-700.00 at the lowest, another 1000.00 or so for labor. Would rather fix the current engine if it can be done...

 

Welcome to the forum AlexDuran: If you plan to have the engine overhauled, get est, cost is usually cheaper to find a good used engine, parts are expensive for a overhauled engine. Last engine I blew up due to low oil, I got a good used engine for 400.00 and replaced it. Car was down for 2 weeks, I'm slow and lasted for several years of hard driving.

 

please advise on good mechanic on blow engine, mine is civic 1992, not sure on LTA approval etc can you advise on this ?