Quote - Now,  I'm thinkin' do I spend the next two weeks takin' the engine apart,  pre heatin' the block and weldin' it with Ni rod or do I just go buy another car?)

Change out the entire motor?

It's simpler than tearing down and rebuilding, cheaper in the long run when considering time and materials. (Had to learn a few things in self defense against an old tractor.:laugh:)