Find a mechanic you can trust and he will know the best rebuild shop for the work.
The mechanic that I trust here doesn't mess with any machine shops anymore. All the engine rebuilders within 50 mile radius have retired, the guy I used to rebuild the other current motor in my Daughter's Jeep was recommended by a buddy who I trust. I'll just go with a reman long block if I do anything with this engine again.
i would replace the valve seals and see what happens then....if that doesnt fix it then proceed to a replacement
I'll definitely look into replacing the valve seals, but I don't really have high hopes for the longevity of the engine.
