A fresh start. (its running)
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I see.
I suspect what Ford does with the prices of their re-manufactured engines is to simply assume all cores are bad and increases the price of their engine accordingly. If they get a good core, great, bonus. If the core is garbage, no problem, the customer was already charged for a totally bad core.
Thus, Ford can say they always give 100% on any core when really they are giving nothing for core returns. LOL.
AE could do the same thing by simply bumping up the price of their engine by $1,000 and then saying they always give $1,000 (100%) on cores. But companies like AE are a little more honest about it and give you a true core refund if the core is good.
I suspect what Ford does with the prices of their re-manufactured engines is to simply assume all cores are bad and increases the price of their engine accordingly. If they get a good core, great, bonus. If the core is garbage, no problem, the customer was already charged for a totally bad core.
Thus, Ford can say they always give 100% on any core when really they are giving nothing for core returns. LOL.
AE could do the same thing by simply bumping up the price of their engine by $1,000 and then saying they always give $1,000 (100%) on cores. But companies like AE are a little more honest about it and give you a true core refund if the core is good.
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From: 'Pitlock, Maine
Well all, its back up and running as of 5pm today. Got it running and been out on two runs, all is great.
As of this date mileage is 156,663 and here is where it starts
1. AE long block
2. New front cover
3. Injector o-ring kit.
4. Rear main seal
5. New oil cooler
6. New belt
7. Switched to ELC.
8. HPOP upgrade
9.lotsof misc gaskets and seals im not going through.
I will randomly add to this thread as time goes on to keep evryone in tune with the good news and reliability
As of this date mileage is 156,663 and here is where it starts
1. AE long block
2. New front cover
3. Injector o-ring kit.
4. Rear main seal
5. New oil cooler
6. New belt
7. Switched to ELC.
8. HPOP upgrade
9.lotsof misc gaskets and seals im not going through.
I will randomly add to this thread as time goes on to keep evryone in tune with the good news and reliability
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THANK YOU!!!
Weekly updates on a repair that will have its success measured in years (many miles) is sort of hard to take (and I usually am asking folks for updates). After the first big test (either a long trip or working it hard) and then every 3-6 mos or so would be greatly appreciated.
Weekly updates on a repair that will have its success measured in years (many miles) is sort of hard to take (and I usually am asking folks for updates). After the first big test (either a long trip or working it hard) and then every 3-6 mos or so would be greatly appreciated.
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Please remind me. I know you removed a head to look at the head gasket and showed a comparison between the Blue Ford OEM and the Blue VR HGs.
Did you actually change to Ford OEM or keep the gaskets that where shipped with the motor?
Thanks again.
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Thanks. Good to hear you have no problems. The first oil change seems a good milestone.
Please remind me. I know you removed a head to look at the head gasket and showed a comparison between the Blue Ford OEM and the Blue VR HGs.
Did you actually change to Ford OEM or keep the gaskets that where shipped with the motor?
Thanks again.
Please remind me. I know you removed a head to look at the head gasket and showed a comparison between the Blue Ford OEM and the Blue VR HGs.
Did you actually change to Ford OEM or keep the gaskets that where shipped with the motor?
Thanks again.
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So I will assume the motor has Ford OEM head gaskets on both sides.
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Well I finally reached my first oil change. An I'm here to report.
Zero problems. Truck runs perfect.
Thanks again everyone for the assistance on this. It's been a few months now so i wanted to update this.
Zero problems. Truck runs perfect.
Thanks again everyone for the assistance on this. It's been a few months now so i wanted to update this.
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