Originally Posted by Arominus

Keep a fresh belt on the car and you won't munch a head, especially if you already did the cam chain/pads. My S lived at redline for 2 years with me and continues to do so with its new owner as a DE car. You don't need a spare engine, you need to fix your existing issues. The motor is stout, replace the rod bearings if you haven't already.

Originally Posted by Tom R.

Redline You said you babied the car.

Originally Posted by porscharu

How is a new long block going to fix a vacuum leak, power steering, and headlights? You don't have enough money to maintain your S but you have enough to buy a spare engine? Have you considered the cost of gaskets belts and rollers etc. for this new engine? You aren't going to reuse your old seals are you? Down time? Just playing devils advocate so don't get your panties in a bunch.