Advice on engine rebuild kit

[OldElPaseo]

Hi

I just convinced my wife to buy a 1994 Camry that had a blown radiator. i tried it and went great. brakes, suspention... no rust, everything workin but radiator had a major crack.

i changed it only to find out the engine was full of coolant and engine compression was going in radiator, also knockin noise and i feel the knocking near the thermostat hose.

I have a spare 5sfe engine from my 92 celica with 150 000 miles about. i dont know if its in good shape, but i know there are no block of head cracks.

have you ever bough those e-bay engine rebuild kits ? are they good ? i want to buy this kit and rebuild my spare engine to put it in her car.
Re-Ring Kit Gasket Bearings Rings Toyota 2.2 5SFE 90-96 | eBay

i have very good knowledge of engines and lots of tools so i could probably do it if i take my time. she doesnt have a lot of money for now thats why i dont want to spend 1500$ to get it done. but dont want to rebuild it and then find out thoses kits are crap.

would apppreciate advise please

[deejayphilo]

Yah they are good...honestly I bought most of my parts on ebay...its about knowing what to buy and how you do the right job...you might have an expensive parts but then it wasn't done right...what's the point...