Daisywheels
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- 1999 XLT XP SOHC V6
I know I need to do the timing chains, but for some reason I do not want to spend the 100 bucks on an oil pump and gaskets. Someone talk me out of that? The warranty even requires it - like how would they know?
I can tell when a water pump is going bad, so I am passing on that as well.
Besides the main seals and timing chains, what does any one else suggest I do to the new/used motor before the swap?
I am just rying to put a plan together.
I only plan on putting 3K miles a year on this truck, and may even sell it before the year is up (I wonder how many folks will say "SELL IT ONCE ENGINE IS INSTALLED!!!!)"
Seriously, longest I will own this truck is 2-3 years or 6-,000 9,000 miles.
P.S. Special thanks to 2000StreetRod for all his help during my saga. Anyone know how to "mention" a user in a post?
Thanks - DW
I can tell when a water pump is going bad, so I am passing on that as well.
Besides the main seals and timing chains, what does any one else suggest I do to the new/used motor before the swap?
I am just rying to put a plan together.
I only plan on putting 3K miles a year on this truck, and may even sell it before the year is up (I wonder how many folks will say "SELL IT ONCE ENGINE IS INSTALLED!!!!)"

P.S. Special thanks to 2000StreetRod for all his help during my saga. Anyone know how to "mention" a user in a post?
Thanks - DW