rebuild or engine swap?

[tedium27]

'03 Explorer 4.0 SOHC TC jumped, oil sprayed, going uphill under load. So which way have you all found is most economical? Engine swap(used), Rebuild, or remaned engine?

 

[donalds]

I got a remanufactured
It was easier than rebuilding
Not cheep
4 year 100000 mile warranty

 

[Tech By Trade]

Depends on how much your time is worth. Anything used should probably have the timing components replaced. Say 1500 for a running long block, probably 600 for aftermarket parts, a other 600 for the OTC tool and other tools, your looking at 2700 for a reliable used engine. That and the time to get everything right. How much for a drop in?

 

[tedium27]

Depends on how much your time is worth. Anything used should probably have the timing components replaced. Say 1500 for a running long block, probably 600 for aftermarket parts, a other 600 for the OTC tool and other tools, your looking at 2700 for a reliable used engine. That and the time to get everything right. How much for a drop in?

BTW- this thing had to sit a few months, battery went dead, recharged battery, but now I can not move it. Just wont budge, like trans is locked up, antitheft or something. Any ideas?

 

[2Trux]

Did you have the parking brake on? It may have rusted the cable or the shoes are stuck and is not releasing.

 

[Tech By Trade]

Only options are e brake, or park pin. Either that or you pulled it home without a dolly in neutral and fried the transmission or transfer case.