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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ASV603" data-source="post: 100958" data-attributes="member: 12649"><p>Thank you for the reply. I have it in the shop now and waiting for a diagnosis. The guy that looked at it said he thought the head gasket blew and it caused the radiator fluid to wash out the main bearing. He won't know for sure without doing what you suggested above. So here is deal. Should I look for a drop in rebuild, like you see on eBay, or pay this guy to repair it. There is a company out of Phoenix that seems to have good reviews and sells a lot of rebuilt engines on eBay. They sell a 404D-22t for $6300. They say it is complete and ready to run, with a warranty. 1. Any idea what I should expect to pay someone to do the engine swap? 2. What is the difference between a 404C and a 404D? 3. Is the 404c-22 the same only without the turbo? In other words, this motor is about $1000 cheaper than the 404c-22t. Is it cost effect to just take the turbo off of my existing motor and put it an the new one? 4. If he is able to repair the bearing and head gasket, considering no additional damage, do you think that is the best way to go? Just thinking that if the gasket went, what is next? It might just be smarter to do the swap. Not sure. Either way this ends up going, it will be expensive. Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of money to throw around so I am just trying to make an educated decision. Thanks again.</p></blockquote><p></p>