96 explorer - toss it or fix it

[groho]

HELP! need some motivation. 96 explorer, 4X4, 150K mi, after searching and looking at manuals, and double checking everything, I've come to the conclusion the hard shifting at stops and slight rolling at times, is probably a bad pilot bearing. The clutch, slave, and master have less than 20K on them. My point, I can do the work, but time is limited and this would likely take up two week-ends. Is this 4X4 worth saving? I've put a ton of money in this car lately; tires, brakes, clutch, alternator, new fender (after my son wrecked it), and it's been good to me. another $500-600 just isn't worth saving the car. $100 is fine, since I'm not in a hurry and can do the work. It's been a great car and always passes smog first time. Is it time to put it out to pasture?

 

[Tbars4]

...If you had a real location, maybe someone local to you could personally help or suggest where to get parts and or help..

 

[coreman021]

Depends...........

It depends... Do you want a car payment every month?? I know I don't. I would rather spend 600 bucks which is about 2 months new car payment and fix your problem. just check on this site.. there are so many of us here. U could just about fix any problem with your ex! good luck to ya