1979 Buick Regal Engine problems

1979 BUICK REGAL
87,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOSSKNOXCALICO
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IM HEARING A LOUND KNOCKING SOUND IN MY CAR AS I DRIVE...I WAS TOLD THAT ITS A ROD KNOCKING...I WAS WONDERING WOULD REBUILDING BE THE BEST IDEA? OR SHOULD I REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ENGINE? IF SO WHAT ARE SIMILER ENGINES THAT I CAN REPLACE IT WITH WITHOUT ALOT OF STRESS OR MORE COST? IT HAS A 4.9L NOW..PLEASE HELP & THANKS FOR EVERYTHING
-Deone
May 15, 2009 at 9:38 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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With 87K on it, it should still be in good shape. I would go by price. Your entire engine doesn't need rebuilt. It may just need a new crank and bearings.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
May 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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