Engine damage, over heated. ...How much should it cost to repair?

Hello, It's still a guess right now -- tear down and inspection of the engine would be the next step. But often times damage is too great to repair an existing engine -- considering the cost of labor. Therefore, the suggestion was for the engine replacement. If all is inspected and it is verified that the engine did indeed sustain major internal damage, then you'll want to weigh your options. Used engine? Remanufactured engine? Rebuild locally? Replace the vehicle? Repair the concern as it stands after tear down? It's possible -- depending on the condition of the lower end of the engine - that the cylinder head will need serviced and head gasket replaced. But what if the damage is worse on tear down? It's money wasted. As to what happened in the first place -- it's hard to know what failed and why. It does sound like a catastrophic failure. Good luck with your decision! Here are some other shops near you should you wish to get different opinions. www.repairpal.com/repair-shops