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97 F150: Cost of replacing the engine

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Kompu Kid

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Apr 19, 2007, 2:55:26 AM4/19/07
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I got the bad news: My mechanic says I may have to replace the engine.
He gave me an approximate cost. But he was hinting that I should get
rid of it.

I am in the San Francisco Bay Area. Any other folks had an engine (6
cylinder, I think 4.6) replaced on a F150 recently? How much did it
cost? For a truck that is 9 years old, do you think it is worth
investing more money?

Thanks!

Deguza

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Apr 19, 2007, 8:19:04 AM4/19/07
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Is the vehicle paid for? No other major problems? 9yrs isn't all that
old and 'Paid For' is a very good thing. The engine can be rebuilt or a
'long block' can be installed. Here a 4.2 V6 LB is $1300 to $2300..
Might be more expensive in Calif. You then add the cost of the
remove/install if you have someone do it for you. Replacing the whole
truck would be more costly, but it depends on what you want.

Dave S(Texas)

Kompu Kid

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Apr 20, 2007, 5:42:55 PM4/20/07
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It is kind of expensive here. First off, I have to have all the work
done by my mechanic. His shop rate is arounf $95/hour. Markups for
engines are also higher probably.

Ballpark numbers my mechanic says $4500 for a rebuilt engine. The
truck's bluebook price is not even that.

I will get a second opinion but I may just sell it and get a new
vehicle.

Deguza

Whitelightning

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Apr 20, 2007, 10:51:12 PM4/20/07
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"Kompu Kid" <deg...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> It is kind of expensive here. First off, I have to have all the work
> done by my mechanic. His shop rate is arounf $95/hour. Markups for
> engines are also higher probably.
>
> Ballpark numbers my mechanic says $4500 for a rebuilt engine. The
> truck's bluebook price is not even that.
>
> I will get a second opinion but I may just sell it and get a new
> vehicle.
>
> Deguza
>
Call the dealer and get a price, you may be very surprised.

Whitelightning


Kompu Kid

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Apr 25, 2007, 12:35:14 AM4/25/07
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On Apr 20, 7:51 pm, "Whitelightning" <white.lightni...@verizon.net>
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I did call the dealer finally:

Just for a head replacement they want around $2200. I did not ask what
it would be for an engine...

Deguza


Mike H

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Apr 26, 2007, 11:32:25 AM4/26/07
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On Apr 24, 11:35 pm, Kompu Kid <deg...@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I did call the dealer finally:
>
> Just for a head replacement they want around $2200. I did not ask what
> it would be for an engine...

See what your mechanic would charge to throw in a salvage yard motor.
What exactly is wrong with the motor that requires it to be replaced?

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