2001 Sport Trac ... Engine "Problem" & Replacement

[esromj]

My Sport Trac has suffered a major blow. I just got the call today from a mechanic in Chicago that the engine had a cam chain failure on bank 2 and is in need of replacement. It has 157,000 miles and I bought it 2 years ago with 131,000 miles.

The mechanic told me replacing the engine would be $2600-3000 with a 6-month/6000 mile warranty, fully installed. I believe it's worth $5500-6500 with a running engine and much less without. I believe it's worth repairing since the rest of the vehicle is generally sound.

Does this price seem reasonable? Does anyone in the Chicago or southern Wisconsin area have a recommended shop to deal with this sort of issue? I would also consider selling it if there's anyone in the area looking for a project.

Is it worth getting a remanufactured engine instead of an unknown 'used' engine the shop finds?

 

[Tech By Trade]

20+ hr job. All in, probably ball park. An engine from a wrecker will run you around 1200. Newer the better, and any 4.0 SOHC from a sport trac to a land rover will work. Make sure he pops the valve covers on whatever he replaces it with and checks the guides.

 

[01STrunner]

That's about right. If you don't get a reman, like said above make sure to go ahead and check/replace the rear chains and guides.

 

[esromj]

I have decided to get a remanufactured engine. It's expensive but I didn't want to be worried that a replacement used engine would already be on the decline.

I ordered it from Gearhead Engines / LKQ Corp. for just under $2400 plus core deposit.

 

[esromj]

Does anyone know what this part is? I'm trying to figure out what it is so I know how much it might cost to replace it. Also, does anyone know why it would have a hole in it? Is this common?

http://imgur.com/gallery/1Z430r9

http://imgur.com/EQzhLcq

 

[SoCal2V]

^ Where on or near the engine is that from? Looks like it got cooked...

 

[esromj]

I don't know, the mechanic just sent me a picture of it. I found out it's a crankcase vent oil separator assembly and it goes somewhere on the bottom of the engine, like Ford part number F77Z-6A785-AB.

 

[esromj]

Update: my truck is back on the road now and running well.

 

[ptf18]

Engine replacement

If you keep this S/T plan on changing the tensioners at 75k

 

[traceemc]

01 ford explorer trac
Timing chain broke
How much to repair engine

 

[410Fortune]

There are several chains
Repair cost depends on which one broke
Also if it ran at all after breaking because the pistons will slap the valves when the timing chain goes

Chances are good it’s New engine time