2009: 花500刀從Craigslist買的1998Camry. Engine long block was knocked out a big hole by a broken pistion rod.
Take the car apart
Engine long block out of the car
Another view
Do you see the hole?
Engine head
Replace engine is in the car
Timing belt area
Work was done
Sold for $3200
Repair cost: about $300
Time spend: 34 hours including time spent in junkyard pulling the replace engine.