2010 Volvo S40 2.4l VIN 38 B524454 engine Purchased in April 2023 for $3500 with 200k miles on it and a book full of all receipts of work the car had done to it. This was a one-family car well taken car of.
Timing jumped and no compression was checked by my mechanic
Cause of this failure: The car was towed a week earlier(improper parking) the tow comp broke the oil pan while towing which they replaced but the AC accessory belt must have been damaged and it broke a week later while my daughter was driving and parts of the belt found its way up under the timing belt cover and caused damage to the timing belt and it jumping timing.

Option 1. Have my mechanic replace the engine Cost: ~$10 grand 6000 for a used engine with 32k miles (a bit high IMO) 4000 for labor
Option 2: I replace the engine in the driveway. Found an engine with 120k miles for $1200, I would need to buy/rent an engine hoist and possibly purchase some new tools. I have not done this before. I do have some faith in being able to complete this.
Option 3: Have my mechanic replace the head and hope for the best. Substantially cheaper but could open a can of worms.
Option 4: I replace the cylinder head and again save on labor, bug the hell out of this forum, and may come across situations outside my comfort zone that will require more $$ be thrown at it.

Question for the group: What option seems like the best bet?
I do not have the funds to purchase a new car, this is my kid's car so time is not against me I become a taxi driver again, and they lose autonomy.

 

1. IMHO - Replacing an engine because you have bent valves is not the logical repair route.
2. Engine hoist - the engine/trans comes out the bottom. Easiest with a lift and a platform to set it on.
3. Best choice is to get your existing head fixed (properly) but will cost several thousand dollars retail. Won't "open a can of worms" unless engine was run with no oil after oil pan incident.
4. Many DIYers have completed the job. But it is a complicated job requiring special tools and methods that if not followed exactly will give you the same results you have now. I would not recommend for a newbe.

Sorry for your troubles.

 

The shop the car is sitting at does not want to do the head replacement route. worried that it doesn't fix it and I would expect them to fix it. I am going to get the car back next week and start looking for a new/used head on ebay or junkyards.

 

It's really best to get your existing head fixed.