Need V-8 Mechanic and recomendations - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2006-05-03, 07:50 PM

Well, unless I'm severely mistaken, the engine in my F-150 took a dump this afternoon Westbound on I-80 at hwy 20. It rattles like all hell, and almost sort of runs kind of on what appears to be 4-5 cylinders for brief periods.

I am blaming it on Cory's AC compressor installation

[race card]I think he has something against WHITE trucks... [/race card]

With many thanks to Pat R. it is back in Sparks on top of Matt's trailer but that's a different long story.

So I think I need somebody to swap an engine, and probably do water pump, clutch, flywheel, and possibly tranny at the same time... Anybody got a recomendation? I'd prefer to pay a trustworty individual rather than a shop, but will take either reccomendations.

Next I am trying to decide what to do on the engine. It is a 5l, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to spend a couple extra bucks on something with more low end torque, etc. Maybe I need a blower.

It is primarily a tow vehicle.

Do I just get a Kragen rebuilt, have this one rebuilt, buy a crate motor from Summit????

Khail, and Napa options?

Austin, as our resident American iron expert, I expect some brilliant insight from you.

And no, I am not trading it for a Nissan...

sybir · 2006-05-03, 08:24 PM

Sorry, sir, that sucks.

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Originally Posted by Dean

With many thanks to Pat R. it is back in Sparks

Wow, I didn't know the S2k had a tow package

Pat R. · 2006-05-03, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Wow, I didn't know the S2k had a tow package

Never underestimate a Honda:

tysonK · 2006-05-03, 08:40 PM

You should like buy a used Titan or something.

Kevin M · 2006-05-03, 08:56 PM

A fresh build with carefully chosen manifolds will be night and day even without a motor swap Dean. The blower would be way overkill. If you attempt a swap, try to grab a junkyard diesel and make it worth it!

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-05-04, 04:48 AM

I don't know exactly which manifolds the 5.0L trucks came with, but I would guess any change would probably decrease low end torque, not increase. All the performance manifolds out there usually have shorter intake runners than stock. If you're looking for more low end torque (and want to stick with gasoline), swap it for one of the 80s-90s 351W truck blocks. You should be able to find a decent running junkyard unit for a few hundred. If it was close to the same model year I imagine it would swap over without a ton of difficulty. If that doesn't work for you, go diesel.

http://car-part.com/

rubberbiscuitt · 2006-05-04, 05:40 AM

just get a cheap ring and bearing rebuild kit, and an rv cam from summit and call it good. if you have the extra 1200 er so to spen bolt on a decent set of heads. i've most delt with chevys, but iron is still iron. it's just in a different configuration.

as usual i'm here to help. and i'm trying to quit my job.

MPREZIV · 2006-05-04, 06:20 AM

Yes, I do have issues with WHITE trucks!

That really sucks Dean! Whenever you spend money to fix something, something else breaks. Stupid Murphy and his stupid law...

Dean · 2006-05-04, 07:19 AM

It's a '94 4x4 w/5spd. MT by the way.

Will a 351 just drop in and use the same manifolds, accessories, etc, or will I end up swaping all those as well?

Anybody ever heard of Nevada Engine Wholesale in Carson?

Ezdno · 2006-05-04, 07:43 AM

Buy a Brand New TRUCK....

cody · 2006-05-04, 07:55 AM

I agree with Ez. Cut your losses. This thing sounds like a nightmare from what I've heard here.

Dean · 2006-05-04, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ezdno

Buy a Brand New TRUCK....

Not likely. Why would I buy a brand new anything that only gets a couple thousand miles at most use per year? Because I love depreciation?

cody · 2006-05-04, 07:59 AM

Used trucks are cheap these days with gas prices and all.

khail19 · 2006-05-04, 12:40 PM

I know of a 96 F150 for sale pretty cheap. But it's stick, 6 cyl, and 2wd.

qksubi · 2006-05-04, 05:22 PM

I would drop a rebuilt 351 and turn your block in for core thats way ceaper than a whole new truck for as often as you drive it!!

Ezdno · 2006-05-04, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Not likely. Why would I buy a brand new anything that only gets a couple thousand miles at most use per year? Because I love depreciation?

Well so you could look cool of course...!

Actually a rebuilt engine for a ford should be pretty damn cheap, you can buy most stuff you need for them at the local quick mart these days. Find a good shop to do the work. The problem with rebuilding stuff, is after the new stuff is put in, the rest of the vehicle starts to break.

Dean · 2006-05-04, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ezdno

Well so you could look cool of course...!

Actually a rebuilt engine for a ford should be pretty damn cheap, you can buy most stuff you need for them at the local quick mart these days. Find a good shop to do the work. The problem with rebuilding stuff, is after the new stuff is put in, the rest of the vehicle starts to break.

Thus my whole theory on the AC compressor causing this.

It is like sombody getting an organ transplant, and the body rejecting the new organ. Only in this case, the new organ wins, and kills the body.

Pat R. · 2006-05-09, 03:13 PM

http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/158047880.html

Dean · 2006-05-09, 05:28 PM

Thanks

MattR · 2006-05-09, 08:11 PM

Get that shit off my trailer

Dean · 2006-05-11, 02:34 PM

Well, I have a couple leads on a mechanic, and I went by and took another look at it.

There appears to be water in the oil, and no water in the radiator, so the revised guess is head gasket which should be significantly less than an engine swap. Hopefully nothing else died at the same time.

Kevin M · 2006-05-11, 03:00 PM

Any possibility of overheating and warped heads?

MattR · 2006-05-11, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Get that shit off my trailer

MattR · 2006-05-11, 03:29 PM

You need a more secure place to hold it.

Ezdno · 2006-05-11, 08:06 PM

Yea you shouldnt have any cracked water jackets or heads or anything.

2006-05-03, 07:50 PM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Need V-8 Mechanic and recomendations Well, unless I'm severely mistaken, the engine in my F-150 took a dump this afternoon Westbound on I-80 at hwy 20. It rattles like all hell, and almost sort of runs kind of on what appears to be 4-5 cylinders for brief periods. I am blaming it on Cory's AC compressor installation [race card]I think he has something against WHITE trucks... [/race card] With many thanks to Pat R. it is back in Sparks on top of Matt's trailer but that's a different long story. So I think I need somebody to swap an engine, and probably do water pump, clutch, flywheel, and possibly tranny at the same time... Anybody got a recomendation? I'd prefer to pay a trustworty individual rather than a shop, but will take either reccomendations. Next I am trying to decide what to do on the engine. It is a 5l, and I'm wondering if it makes sense to spend a couple extra bucks on something with more low end torque, etc. Maybe I need a blower. It is primarily a tow vehicle. Do I just get a Kragen rebuilt, have this one rebuilt, buy a crate motor from Summit???? Khail, and Napa options? Austin, as our resident American iron expert, I expect some brilliant insight from you. And no, I am not trading it for a Nissan... __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-05-03, 08:40 PM	#4
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	You should like buy a used Titan or something. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2006-05-03, 08:56 PM	#5
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	A fresh build with carefully chosen manifolds will be night and day even without a motor swap Dean. The blower would be way overkill. If you attempt a swap, try to grab a junkyard diesel and make it worth it! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-04, 04:48 AM	#6
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	I don't know exactly which manifolds the 5.0L trucks came with, but I would guess any change would probably decrease low end torque, not increase. All the performance manifolds out there usually have shorter intake runners than stock. If you're looking for more low end torque (and want to stick with gasoline), swap it for one of the 80s-90s 351W truck blocks. You should be able to find a decent running junkyard unit for a few hundred. If it was close to the same model year I imagine it would swap over without a ton of difficulty. If that doesn't work for you, go diesel. http://car-part.com/ __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2006-05-04, 06:20 AM	#8
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Yes, I do have issues with WHITE trucks! That really sucks Dean! Whenever you spend money to fix something, something else breaks. Stupid Murphy and his stupid law... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-05-04, 05:40 AM	#7
rubberbiscuitt EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: south lake tahoe Posts: 234 Car: L just push the brake pedal.	just get a cheap ring and bearing rebuild kit, and an rv cam from summit and call it good. if you have the extra 1200 er so to spen bolt on a decent set of heads. i've most delt with chevys, but iron is still iron. it's just in a different configuration. as usual i'm here to help. and i'm trying to quit my job.

2006-05-04, 07:19 AM	#9
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It's a '94 4x4 w/5spd. MT by the way. Will a 351 just drop in and use the same manifolds, accessories, etc, or will I end up swaping all those as well? Anybody ever heard of Nevada Engine Wholesale in Carson? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-05-04, 07:43 AM	#10
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	Buy a Brand New TRUCK.... __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!

2006-05-04, 07:55 AM	#11
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I agree with Ez. Cut your losses. This thing sounds like a nightmare from what I've heard here. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-04, 07:59 AM	#13
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Used trucks are cheap these days with gas prices and all. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-05-04, 12:40 PM	#14
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I know of a 96 F150 for sale pretty cheap. But it's stick, 6 cyl, and 2wd.

2006-05-04, 05:22 PM	#15
qksubi Assault Mechanic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 996 Car: 13 Sti Hatch Satin white Class: TBSP/TT-2 Aim for the EYES!	I would drop a rebuilt 351 and turn your block in for core thats way ceaper than a whole new truck for as often as you drive it!!

2006-05-09, 03:13 PM	#18
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/158047880.html

2006-05-09, 05:28 PM	#19
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Thanks __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-05-09, 08:11 PM	#20
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Get that shit off my trailer

2006-05-11, 02:34 PM	#21
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Well, I have a couple leads on a mechanic, and I went by and took another look at it. There appears to be water in the oil, and no water in the radiator, so the revised guess is head gasket which should be significantly less than an engine swap. Hopefully nothing else died at the same time. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-05-11, 03:00 PM	#22
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Any possibility of overheating and warped heads? __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-05-11, 03:29 PM	#24
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	You need a more secure place to hold it. Attached Images

2006-05-11, 08:06 PM	#25
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	Yea you shouldnt have any cracked water jackets or heads or anything. __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!