Engine removal and replacement or fix?

BRENN9

MEMBER
2004 HOLDEN RODEO
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
250,000 MILES

It's blowing black smoke and fuel smell in oil. I'm guessing rings. I was thinking about replacing with v6 if it can be done or if not can I get a step by step to rebuild the motor, please?

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 AT 2:18 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
54,138 POSTS

I would stick with the original engine, much easier than doing an upgrade. Also, the engine can be okay, you probably have a fuel injector that is stuck open. I would pull the spark plugs and see if one is flat black, this will be the cylinder that the injector should be replaced. How does it sound when cranking over? If you upload a short video of the engine cranking, I can tell if it is hurt or not. Let us know how it goes.

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Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 AT 1:02 PM