Found a couple of 351 broncos for about $3500, most of which have sat for a little while, but I know what all to do for thay situation anyway. Due to having to pull the engine, shop is going to charge out the wazoo most likely
when i asked around a few years ago it was 4k to do the job!!! at that point throw in a remanned engine at this age!
imagine how much money we all wouldve spent if it A. wasnt for EF B. we couldnt perform our own repairs!
True, but an engine swap would be almost the same price since I can't do it at home, shop will charge out the wazoo for that if they agree to it. So as said, its 4-6k to fix it, or get something that won't have these kinds of issue and be older, making it easier to work on. So I hate to, but I know which path I'll take. But I'll probably post updates here either way, help other threads where I can too stillwhen i asked around a few years ago it was 4k to do the job!!! at that point throw in a remanned engine at this age!
yeah, i understand! torn between fixing my current rig or getting an f series, or getting a v8 X and swapping parts over and keeping my current as a backup vehicle, as it would probably go back to stock... best of luck woth whichever parh you take!
LOL, I have about as many as you do, but most of mine don't drive.Anything with a 351 in it also going to need work
Easier and cheaper to fix? Maybe
Having two vehicles is a good idea when we drive these old beaters that is for sure.
Why do I see most others get quoted between 4-6k? Anyone I ask, tells me it ain't worth it, tells me the same price. The shop quoted me 1k before so thay would make sense, whenever the seal comes in today I'll bring her in, said they probably can't take a look till tomorrow though.
Sounds like ya got plenty of projects in your spare time then!LOL, I have about as many as you do, but most of mine don't drive.
The older ya go, the harder it is to find parts, I've only seen a bronco once at the junkyard I go to, sucker was stripped to hell and back, but it was there. Less electrical crap to deal with on the older ones (not by a lot since my main aim is a 90-96), plus its a bronco, there is SO much aftermarket and part demand for those, so thats not a huge concern? Yeah, a lot of what I see has rust either above the doors or on the tailgate, but if needed, bondo will help with that a little!
ive got one on mine, i mean it hasnt reslly done anything the normal caps cant do, just it looks cool i guess? i mean it cents out pressure, but at that point i just ubscrew the cap
think it depends largely on your location, and the effects of covid. here in CA, we ge trhe worst of both worlds as far as covid regulations setting everyone back, and making everything more scarce, the fact that shops can price gouge soightly now, as everyone seems to be needinf repairs, and also just location. youre in jacksonville, so a large area, probably has lots of people, same with LA. now if i were to go to say fresno, i think my price would go down a bit, so i think donalds is just soeaking from his experience based on where he lives, as bith of us live in large hughly populated areas... also if tou gk to shops in more "industrial" areas you tend to get better pricing imoWhy do I see most others get quoted between 4-6k? Anyone I ask, tells me it ain't worth it, tells me the same price. The shop quoted me 1k before so thay would make sense, whenever the seal comes in today I'll bring her in, said they probably can't take a look till tomorrow though.
If thats the cost, I'll do it in a heartbeat, rather than getting something else. Just odd that I got the quote, you say it too, but pretty much anything I read here or on facebook tells of a way different story, so I'm not sure what to believe anymore
Yeah, I do agree, getting a used vehicle = unknown issues. I noticed that on mine, seemed great when I got her, but everytime I turn around, something new to replace! After this, will be the transfer case motor most likely, getting a little rusty down there!
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Does the 351w have some common issues? From what I read, shared a lot of parts with the 302?
Two vehicles would be nice, especially if I go the bronco route I'd like to, bronco can become the special occasion driver or mudder, while the explorer stays basically where its at for daily use. But I ain't really got a place to store two, already five vehicles at my moms (not including the offroad golfcart) and four at my dads. Would be nice though!
Man a 472 would be nice, ain't finding that easily though
So, not worth the $2 extra, got it lolive got one on mine, i mean it hasnt reslly done anything the normal caps cant do, just it looks cool i guess? i mean it cents out pressure, but at that point i just ubscrew the cap
looks pretty
and its another switch... but other than that it doesnt do anything i couldnt do before... ust unscrwwrd the top i havent found any other use yet, maybethere is one i just dunno about?
