Again, - Where are you located? Someone may have a short block (or whole engine) cheap near you. Then you can have that rebuilt. I have a complete '73 2.0 about 86,000 miles. It smoked a bit, but ran before I pulled it for the 2.3 Turbo motor. Not worth shipping costs and frankly I wouldn't want to bother, but I'm in So. Cal. for pick up if your close by.