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the engine is blown in my 99 f150 (5.4). anybody know a good source for a reliable used engine? my mechanic told me he had heard that o'reilly auto parts is selling used parts now. anybody had any experience with that?
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Why is it blown?
I only ask because this is not very likley with these engine, and have had several topics come up over time where a mechanic told th customer he had a bad engine when that wasnt the case.
I would look at junkyards honestly. A low-mid milage engine can be had very cheap. These Triton (Modular) ford motors are very robust.
I only ask because this is not very likley with these engine, and have had several topics come up over time where a mechanic told th customer he had a bad engine when that wasnt the case.
I would look at junkyards honestly. A low-mid milage engine can be had very cheap. These Triton (Modular) ford motors are very robust.
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yea i know... no way it should have gone out. but then, i do have a teenage son... sigh
i found a junk yard that said they could get me an engine with 150k miles on it. would cost me 2500 installed. or, i could get a rebuilt for 5000. trying to decide which to do.
i found a junk yard that said they could get me an engine with 150k miles on it. would cost me 2500 installed. or, i could get a rebuilt for 5000. trying to decide which to do.
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$5000. sounds high.
I would shop around!
Ford F150 Windsor & Triton Engine 4.6L 5.4L 1997-2003 | eBay
ford 5.4 engine | eBay
I would shop around!
Ford F150 Windsor & Triton Engine 4.6L 5.4L 1997-2003 | eBay
ford 5.4 engine | eBay
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well that does include installation. the dealership quoted me 6000. my mechanic said 5.
but i'm still lookin.
i can get a used motor with 150k miles on it, installed for 2600.
but i'm still lookin.
i can get a used motor with 150k miles on it, installed for 2600.
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I got a junk yard 5.4L last year for around $900 delivered, had 120K miles I think, oil pressure and compression were all good. From this yard:
eBay My World - nordstromsautoinc
From memory I was quoted in the $4K-$5K range for a shop to buy and put a reman in. Think the engine was $3K alone.
If you do happen to go that route and do it yourself make sure you have your old engine out before you buy the new, you'll eat up your warranty time period otherwise. I didn't have problems but if I did I would have been SOL on the return period.
eBay My World - nordstromsautoinc
From memory I was quoted in the $4K-$5K range for a shop to buy and put a reman in. Think the engine was $3K alone.
If you do happen to go that route and do it yourself make sure you have your old engine out before you buy the new, you'll eat up your warranty time period otherwise. I didn't have problems but if I did I would have been SOL on the return period.
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