2009: 花500刀从Craigslist买的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.