King$nake
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- Oceanside, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Eddie Bauer 5.0
Hello,
I have a 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer w/ the 5.0 V8. I've replaced the entire cooling system, and the entire A/C system (literally lol).
The truck has 170,000 miles on it. It runs strong, but the MPG is very poor, and the engine is getting tired (although it is reliable!)
So, is there a specific type of rebuild kit I should look for? The ones Ive found replace pistons and everything, and they around $400-600.
Also, given an average mechanic skill, how many days should I allocate for such a project? Does the block have to be yanked?
If I was to pay a mechanic for this job, how much could I expect to pay?
Lastly, how big of performance / MPG can I expect after this is done? (I plan on replacing all the spark plugs as well)
Thanks
I have a 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer w/ the 5.0 V8. I've replaced the entire cooling system, and the entire A/C system (literally lol).
The truck has 170,000 miles on it. It runs strong, but the MPG is very poor, and the engine is getting tired (although it is reliable!)
So, is there a specific type of rebuild kit I should look for? The ones Ive found replace pistons and everything, and they around $400-600.
Also, given an average mechanic skill, how many days should I allocate for such a project? Does the block have to be yanked?
If I was to pay a mechanic for this job, how much could I expect to pay?
Lastly, how big of performance / MPG can I expect after this is done? (I plan on replacing all the spark plugs as well)
Thanks