1979 Buick Regal Engine problems

Tiny
BOSSKNOXCALICO
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  • 1979 BUICK REGAL
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 87,000 MILES
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
Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 9:38 PM

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Tiny
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
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