Looks brand newFinally added the finishing touches and started it. Needed some tightening here and there but sounds niceView attachment 328027
Thank you! It almost is. The engine was rebuilt and with the exception of the starter (which I disassembled and went through), every part on here is new/reman. Every sensor and vacuum hose is new; disassembled all wiring harnesses and went through them all. Tested and replaced anything needing attention in the PDB. It was an expensive pain in the ass, but I'm happy with the result.Looks brand new
Yeah between the engine and rebuilding and repainting the entire undercarriage I'm probably just going to buy another Explorer to thrash, lol.If I cleaned mine up that nice I would never want to take it off road again.
How much did you spend. I'm debating doing the same thing later onThank you! It almost is. The engine was rebuilt and with the exception of the starter (which I disassembled and went through), every part on here is new/reman. Every sensor and vacuum hose is new; disassembled all wiring harnesses and went through them all. Tested and replaced anything needing attention in the PDB. It was an expensive pain in the ass, but I'm happy with the result.
If you replaced it, what hose did you use for the crankcase vent hose that connects from air box assembly to the oil fill? The stock one isn't hard or overmolded , and I have had smog techs try to fail my car in recent years not recognizing that the hose is stock.Every sensor and vacuum hose is new
Just like donalds posted, I’m not entirely sure but at least $3000. Probably $3500-$4500. If you do the rebuild yourself it might be less expensive but I had a local shop do the long block for $1600, and many of the new parts aren’t cheap- like the cam synchronizer which was around $200 alone. I’ll say this- I saved a ton just from the advice and experience of the folks here. I don’t think I would’ve done anything without you guys.How much did you spend. I'm debating doing the same thing later on
I think I just used 5/8 gates heater hose. It might not be the correct application so correct me if I’m wrong to use it. My old one was horrendous and the old guys at the local parts store said it should be fine for use on this part. I’m sure it has to be fluid rated so who knows...If you replaced it, what hose did you use for the crankcase vent hose that connects from air box assembly to the oil fill? The stock one isn't hard or overmolded , and I have had smog techs try to fail my car in recent years not recognizing that the hose is stock.
Still way cheaper than a new car. I'm going to go this routeJust like donalds posted, I’m not entirely sure but at least $3000. Probably $3500-$4500. If you do the rebuild yourself it might be less expensive but I had a local shop do the long block for $1600, and many of the new parts aren’t cheap- like the cam synchronizer which was around $200 alone. I’ll say this- I saved a ton just from the advice and experience of the folks here. I don’t think I would’ve done anything without you guys.
ETA: okay after much thinking I would put this closer to $4500-$5000.
Best of luck. It’s def worth it, and you’re in the right place to get the best adviceStill way cheaper than a new car. I'm going to go this route
There are lots of threads on ceramic coating and detailing in this sub-forum. Your question might be better answered there.Today nothing. But I'm thinking about making ceramic coating. Did you have some such experience? Is it worth it?
Did the filter yesterday and ended up finding out I dont have back brake right now
When I got to the point of bleeding the old fluid out of the rear I was unable to pump any fluid out of the bleeders.
It was rain last night and I sure was enjoying driving with the sunset