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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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decisions to make

ok, heres what ive got. ive got leaky injectors, cracked exhaust manifolds and lotsa miles. should i stick all the $$ into fixing what ive got, or spend a couple hundred more and get a 3.4L and fix the problems that way? i have the money if i need to, im just not sure what i should do. injectors are like $500 to $600 to replace. manifolds are a couple hundred. i can get a 3.4L w/ about 70,000 for just over $600. then id replace the timing chain and a headgasket kit and such. im planning on a 3.4L in the next year or two anyways. fixing or replacing these problems will fix my backfire, EXTREME rich running condition, and a couple other problems. what should i do kids?
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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If it were me and planning it anyway, I'd probably just do it now.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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i guess my only problem is that im going back to college in less than a month and w/ sending the engine to me and all that crap that i have to do(not to mention my bad luck lately) im not sure if its a good idea right now. keep pouring in the advise guys. thanks.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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IF you have the time & $$$$$$$ readily available, do the 3.4 swap. I think there's a thread or two about it. Good info in them .

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