I second! No point in giving it away for next to nothing. You will regret it. The way I see it, these old benze's are fully depreciated, and will eventually start to appreciate as the next generation of "enthusiasts" discover them.

Might as well take your time and find the right replacement. Or you could rent a cherry picker and make removing the engine a weekend's work. Once it's out, you might even decide to tinker with the existing motor to see whether it's salvageable, or figure out the next steps.

Plenty of people here to help you along the way.

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