skittle021
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- 2010 Explorer Eddie Bauer
I'll keep this story short. I made a stupid mistake with the timing chain tensioners and blew the head on my 4.0 engine, 2010 Explorer. The mechanic (trusted guy, my father runs the shop he works for) says that the head is toast but that he feels pretty sure it killed a piston too. So his recommendation is a reman engine instead of fixing my current engine.
I'm trying to decide, do I go with a Motorcraft engine or an after market? I don't want a used engine unless I can find one with a service history (very unlikely). I've been looking at Promar engines and feel pretty confident that it would be okay, but should I just pay the extra cash and get a Motorcraft engine since this install will be taking place at a Ford Dealer? It would simplify the process, I'm just having a hard time justifying the funds. The Promar is $2,600 and the Motorcraft is $3,200.
I'm trying to decide, do I go with a Motorcraft engine or an after market? I don't want a used engine unless I can find one with a service history (very unlikely). I've been looking at Promar engines and feel pretty confident that it would be okay, but should I just pay the extra cash and get a Motorcraft engine since this install will be taking place at a Ford Dealer? It would simplify the process, I'm just having a hard time justifying the funds. The Promar is $2,600 and the Motorcraft is $3,200.