Advice on 3.0 D-E 4x4

[Flippa]

Hi guys. I need your honest advice. My single cab 3.0D-E 4x4's 5L engine gave out on life. 500 000km on clock. Engine has seized up. Now I have options, some more reachable than other.
1) Recon, or get reconned engine. R55 000 minimum. I do not have that kind of money.
2) I can get a second hand 2L, under 65 000 km for R25 000. Would such a conversion work?
3) sell the bakkie as is. Everything else works on bakkie, accept fuel gauge and odometer, but it is minor faults. What would I get for it as is?

Thanks in advance for your advice, looking forward to your replies.

[Thabogrobler]

Who ever is charging R55k for an overall is robbing you blind!

Google for 'Engines and more' in Harties. I'm pretty sure the can supply an import for way cheaper.

Get a quote on all the spares need for an overhaul from Alert Engine Parts and a separate quote for engineering and then for labour. Maybe sommer from another nearby town aswell?

[Die$eL]

I've used engines and more. they have good stock, good service and good prices.

I'd start there