Sad and Conflicted Pajero Owner

[AndyMoll]

Hey guys and gals, I'm a new member but have been prowling these boards for a year whenever I had questions to solve regarding my 1990 Pajero SWB. I love the truck and that is part of my problem.
A few nights ago I was cruising back from a camping trip is northern Vancouver Island and I suddenly lost power and silently rolled to a stop. After getting it towed to a good shop (I'll keep the details to myself for now) I discovered that my newly installed (<30000kms) timing belt had snapped right in half and that as a result 4 of the 5 bearing caps in the cylinder head have cracked. This was a case of things going from bad to worse as I had been expecting maybe a few rocker arms or valves to be damaged and I could stomach the cost of replacing those but this problem leaves me with two options:
1. A new head, which is going to be very costly after installation and other parts are added-up
2. A new (to me and my Paj) engine which will be just a little more expensive than option 1

These repairs done at a shop will cost me almost as much as I paid for the truck. I have a friend who is experienced with diesel engines and has the facilities to work on my truck but his availability and willingness to do this is still up in the air.

Can anyone think of any other options? A secondhand head is one that would be great but those are apparently hard to find.
Also, would you do this repair? I love my truck and would consider buying another but that would involve putting down even more money for a vehicle of around the same age that I don't know and that hasn't had the love I already put into my truck.

Thanks for any input,
Andy

[wetcoast]

What type of engine? I am sure someone on here can source you one direct from Japan for a reasonable price.

[loki]

you should put your location in your profile so people can see where your are and make suggestions that are more local to you.

I would be calling Rocky Mountain Imports, Amazing Auto Imports (mardy), CVI and CCAutos(Combs Country Autos). CVI and CCautos can do the work and/or suggest your best course of action, RMI, AAI and CCAutos can likely proved used and possibly new parts, I saw in a post recently that RMI can get new after market heads for the 2.5.

[Journeyman]

If the block/pistons are ok I would just replace/repair the head. I don't know if your engine applies but I know some heads are designed to break off the cam bearing caps in the event of a belt failure to prevent damage to the block.

[spence121]

Not sure if you are familiar with 4x4wire.com or if I post too late for you but there is a guy parting out a 92 Pajero on there. He may be able to help you out with it in the diesel section of Mitsubishi. He is in southern Alberta...A lot of Alberta boys and almost all with Pajeros. May be worth looking into.

cheers