I have a 99 F150 XLT Scab 4x4 Off Road. 173K. Nice truck, beat the shit out of it during the test drive, drove it about 300 miles and noise started all the sudden. I guessed connecting rod, but mechanic said rod bearing. Bought the truck for much less than it is worth. Well the mechanic said that it needs a new motor. I don't have much into it as I said. I am looking into other options, right now looking like either Ford reman engine with 3yr warranty Unlimited mileage or a Jasper reman with 3yr 100K warranty..either is fine I won't be driving the truck that much. The mechanic shop that I took it to is supposed to be the best shop in town, I have had them work on other vehicles of mine and several of my racing buddies recommend them also...one of which owns all the NAPA stores in the area. I know that the rod bearing could be replaced but is it worth it to just replace the rod bearing in a 173K engine....I don't know what to do because this is all beyond my abilities at this point. Sure I can change out the alternator on my wife's Jeep...it was nice enough to die on me today, but rebuilding parts of the engine are things that I have not done. So at this point I don't know what exactly to do, I have to rely on the mechanic's opinion....I have second opinion set up so I guess we will see. I really like the truck, it is in good condition not torn up and I really need a winter vehicle/truck, so I feel that if I put the money into it I will hold on to the truck for a long time. $3500 for engine and $2000 for labor.....damn ***** sucks!!!!! There goes money for lift, wheels and tires! Any input or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help.
My only issue with buying a used engine like that is I am going to spend the money on the engine, plus shipping, plus labor to install the engine and I won't have any warranty. It is kind of a big gamble, I have never bought a used engine so I don't know what to expect in a crap shoot like that. Keep the opinions and input coming please!!
