i guess i'll start looking for an engine then. I found 2 engine that the junk yard says run good. i'll go look at them and may buy one depa=ending on how they run. What should i look for before i buy one of the engines. One is $350 and the other is $400. If i was to buy one could i keep driving my amigo until the engine is built. I talked to my mechanic and he said just drive it until it "blows" up then just stick the new engine in it. I don't have access to another car to drive since this is my DD so i thought this was a good plan.