[boostmaster]

Hey all:

My little civic is sick!
She's got some bad bearings. (rings are worn as well) Engine has 230k.
It's a D series d16Y5 if I am not mistaken.

So, I'm kinda stuck. Not sure which route to take and looking for some input.
Body is in decent shape with a little bit of rust in the quarters (the usual spot for these cars). Interior is decent. 5-speed is near perfect with new clutch.

I was thinking of rebuilding but with machine work and the probable need for a new crank it would be well over $1k.

I was thinking of buying an imported low-mile engine but we're close to $1k again.

I even briefly considered a swap to a (b series?) but I really like the mpg and have to keep a very tight budget.

Not really sure if it's feasible to spend so much on a car that is not worth a whole lot. Looking for some suggestions.

Any thoughts, tips, tricks, input is welcome!