Well after 228000 hard miles my head gasket started leaking in my 88 xtracab 3.0. It also needs new valve cover gaskets and due for a new timing belt, and I think valves need adjusting to, and front diff is out on it. Figured do all of it at once as i have access to shop and tools, but i dont know if its worth fixing, especially if i only paid 600 for it, or swapping in a 4 cylinder if its not to hard to do or selling as is and let someone else fix it. Even if I did fix it I would have to sell it later this year when im out of military.

 

Fix it!!! Motor swap!!!

 

If the body and frame are good fix it, if not sell it as is.

 

Get a low mileage replacement or rebuild especially if it is a good chassis. I regret selling my 1989 Yoda.