Long story short, I’ve got a 2001 4.3L s-10 and it currently has 227k miles on it. It needs a new head gasket and a few other things in the motor need replaced according to my dad. I’m moving a few states away and I’m taking my truck with me but I want it to be in tip top shape so I’m not having to burden myself with car parts and bills on top of a rough move and higher rents and such. I’m having trouble just finding remanufactured engines for the truck and tbh idk where to really look as this is my first vehicle and first big project when it comes to wrenching. Any advice Is appreciated and if anyone has any more questions I’d be glad to answer them.

I would like to add that while I know the engine will last a long time so long as I take care of it, I’d appreciate the peace of mind of a “new” engine.

Edit: also tempted to do a manual swap while I’m changing out the engine if that’s possible, bc the better mileage and ofc the fun of a manual. Would y’all consider it worth it or nah.