Major set back AGAIN!!

the truck looks good enough for a new motor...good luck with it...

most rebuilds I've seen have...heat tabs...installed on the heads/block. even junkyards install them on their used motors.

http://www.powertrainsolutions.com/Warranty/Technicalinfo/heat tab information.pdf

 

Might be cheaper and take less time overall to find a j/y "pull-out" from a comparable model-year truck and swap in the entire thing. These engines are designed to run several hundred thousand miles. Have you tried checking E-Bay for scrappers offering engines?

 

That bites. I hope they give you a new motor. If that happens around Ft, Campbell all you have to do is go to the IG and there company gets put on a black list. No army or government personnel are allowed to walk in the front door with out receiving an article 15. and getting smoked my your 1st Sargent. Good Luck.

 

Wow, that sucks. I would search for a decent replacement from a salvage yard.

 

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/aos/4615398018.html
I called him and he wanted $2500 to rebuild it. He claims not to remember me.. He talks to me like a recording.. He goes into his sales pitch about all the stuff he replaces each and every time he does a rebuild. I told him maybe we can leave the extras alone to save some money on that since they are basically new. He said since it more than likely over heated then he needs to change them. Still insisting the vehicle over heated.. Drives me nuts. He did in turn say he would wave the $500 block charge and do it for $2000. But I have to get it to him. Last time he sent a wrecker and I only paid $100 towards that. He's 98 miles from me.
I search and search the net for engines and don't see spending $1200 on a motor I have no clue if it will do the same or if it's even good. And me doing the work also to find out I got a bad one.
He could try and screw me and make me pay more somehow.. I see I could be out as much as $2800 with this guy and the towing. I will take a few days to think and search a little more before making the decision.
I contacted OReiley's and they want $3300+ for a long block that will take min 3 weeks to get.

 

I wouldn't go back to the same guy again, obviously he does crappy work. Don't you have a actual Engine Machine shop around? Maybe they need some new gates, or bars for their windows?

 

Let me get this straight. You got into a shouting match over the a/c line when you picked it up. You took it back just before the warranty ran out for a rear seal. Then 6 months later the bottom end let go. That about right? Sounds fishy to me, like they set you up knowing your warranty was up in 2 days. I have trust issues with anyone doing work for me, too many crooks and idiots out there. Good luck getting it worked out. I know how tough it can be when the work truck goes down.

 

Gene,

What year is your truck and what engine is in it?
Richard

by the way, I do not see a green Comet hood on either car... LOL

 

I totally understand the thinking Don. I felt the same way.. But I don't know so.. I lean towards he didn't do anything on purpose. He's not the one actually turning the wrenches also.. I seen no less than 10 guys and his dad running around the shop.

lol.. That hood is in the storage and it still has the floaters on it haha.. Too nice of a hood to let go or make it fit on the truck lol.
The truck is a 03 with a 4.7 and is a 4x4.. The title says 02 but when I tell parts guys that I tend to get the wrong parts.

 

I have one local call tomorrow then clear the rest of the week. I plan to add some more parts to the 72.. The front wheels for sure tomorrow. They are just roll around units. I'm going to squeeze a rear end into my less than zero budget just so I can keep going on it.. The motor work will be going on a card anyway

 

"I have to get it to him. Last time he sent a wrecker and I only paid $100 towards that. He's 98 miles from me."

Hagerty Ins...free ...

 

Yea.. I have heard that before. AAA sent someone after me when it happened. I had a trailer with me and because it had two axles it was not covered, at least that's what I was told at that time. Luckily a friend was not far behind me and he stopped. He took it with him while I waited.. I think I will call AAA and ask some questions..

 

So I was a little off on the mileage..

 

Check out www.rockauto.com for a long block. Not sure what year your truck is but a 2005 4wd long block is right at $2600 plus core charge which you get back when you return the old engine. I know there is double freight but there are discount codes good for 5% off that would help with the costs.

 

After searching for about 4 hours today I think I found something. A place in the Dallas area has long blocks for $2350 + $350 core. The DEAL is that they provide a 3 yr unlimited mileage warranty. No taxes since I am paying with a business card out of Oklahoma. He's calling me in the morning with all the details.
http://agaptexasengines.com/1067372.html