[amirpc]

I've got an 86 951 with a spun bearing.

I've been leaning towards doing a rebuild (I'd be doing all of the work myself), because I think in the end it'll give me a better motor - and I really want the car to be in good shape for a while. I figure the cost on this to be $1500+ depending on how bad things are on the bottom end.

However, there is the possibility I can get an 80k motor in good shape. I'd probably have to do minimal work to get it back in shape. I figure the cost on this to be $1500-$2k for the motor (maybe more, dunno) - plus probably another $500+ in random costs to get it installed.

I'm not concerned with the amount of work involved I enjoy this sort of thing, especially since I learn so much. I'm not SUPER concerned with cost either, assuming they are within about $1k of each other. I'm more concerned about getting a "final solution" and having a low chance of failure.

Can I get some opinions here?