To fix or part out? Need your opinion and advice.

[rich uk]

Just getting my front timing chains done under waranty plus paying for the rear chain to be done ,is a bit of a worry spending the cash like you say equals the value of the truck, but i love my motor and she loves me hehe ,plus another truck might let you down also, if its the front chains+tensioners is £650 in uk from a specialist better get it done I agree with coombes

 

[Mbrooks420]

Just about any ASE certified shop will be able to beat any dealer price. If dealers weren't notorious ripoffs there would be no independent shops.

 

[Exploderpilot]

I say keep it. You can find cheap motors with a little work. Check this place out. And here's a thought, have some local EF members help YOU do the engine swap, and just don't tell the insurance company!
http://www.rhinoengines.com/ford40engines.htm

 

[Mbrooks420]

How much did a ten year warranty cost?

 

[X~FACTOR]

I ended up giving the work to an independent shop. The STEALERSHIP was just asking for too much.

The warranty (United Warranty Wholesaler) cost $2400 but its payable in 18 months or so. So it makes it sort of bearable. As it turns out it was a good deal 'coz I already got it all back from the warranty company for my engine swap. They are covering $3200 of the repair bill which came out to $4085 + tax. I'm getting her back this Tuesday. I am so psych.

 

[rich uk]

good news !,
my ex is ready to collect today after timing chains change,
and I cant wait to get behind the wheel ,good luck dude!,
got value from my warranty too.... cost me only another £150 for the extended warranty (they paid £650 for front chain), I also had the rear chain replaced ...worked out at £450 plus it got a sevice.......chuffed... money well spent.worked out £300 for rear chain if you include the sevice ..maths is hard for me ....but I get her back for more fun.
rich