i6 threw a rod

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  1. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I'll give you a call sometime today.
     
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    After 4 is best, but you can leave a message any time. Thanks!
     
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    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    I have a I6 I am getting rid of, Im in spokane bring a truck up and Ill help you pull it. its sound and runs damn good.
     
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    Is it a 250? If not, would it just bolt right on to what I've got?
     
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    Lzoesch Levi Zoesch

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    It is a 250, and it will bolt right up.
     
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    Wow!
    I've never seen that happen to a 250! I know it didn't have oiling problems cause the crank journal looks fine! Had this engine had any previous work done? Like was said before, looks like a bolt let loose.
    I had an MGTD do the same thing! It was running fine and all of a sudden a bang and then God awful, horrible noise! It never quit running either! It was the last cylinder also!!! I would definitely fix your car! It looks really nice and is worth a new engine! :)
     
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    Don't know if it had any work done. My dad also thinks someone must've made a mistake/left something loose on a rebuild for this kind of failure.
     
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    Engine replacement in a 6 cyl Maverick is suprisingly easy. Even as a young novice, I had no trouble taking one out. Your car looks very nice tho. Post it for sale before you let that go to a salvage yard. AutoKrafters sells the reproduction service manuals for a reasonable price. I highly recommend just getting a manual and give it a try.
     
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  9. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I haven't seen it in person but it's way too nice to die from the pics. Hope the engine works for you.
     
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    Definitely going to try to bring it back to life! Interesting that you encouraged me to "try" given your signature ;)
     
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