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Jan 20, 2017 | 08:00 AM

#31

Kdr358

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Look for a used engine and drop it in, if you plan on keeping the truck.

I bought a 2000 F350 and the motor was blown, I bought a replacement from a wrecked RV for 400.00, swapped it in just over a day!

Jan 20, 2017 | 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by erikc838

Now the fun part. I can't seem to find anyone that will fix this for less than $3,000. Is this the going rate now for head gaskets, bolts, labor, coolant, oil, resurfacing the heads etc... Seems excessive. I was hoping for between 1500 and 2k

Unfortunately the labor involved is quite intensive. When you have the front cover all apart and all that good stuff, it's best to replace the timing chain and guides as well since they're about 15 years old with the age of your truck and that's going to add to your cost.

Depending on where you live, rusty & broken bolts can be an issue so additional time may be needed. If you can find a good deal on a used motor, Kdr358's suggestion is probably the cheaper and easier route.

Jan 20, 2017 | 05:36 PM

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erikc838

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Getting a 2nd opinion at another shop

Jan 20, 2017 | 05:36 PM

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erikc838

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quotes have ranged from $2250-$4000+

Jan 20, 2017 | 11:36 PM

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Well at least you have a solid diagnosis. You might get a jasper engine in the deal for not too much more and then drive it a long time.

Jan 23, 2017 | 12:11 PM

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Kdr358

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You Can get a reman longblock, direct from Ford, for almost the price these clowns want to fix a head gasket...

Jan 23, 2017 | 12:14 PM

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Kdr358

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look around on Car-part.com

Jan 23, 2017 | 01:07 PM

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Thank you for all the help. I have some decisions to make

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Jan 28, 2017 | 11:36 AM

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Well it is getting fixed. Found a place that would do it for $1500. Includes, new thermostat and gasket, gaskets from the heads all the way up, new coolant and oil, new plugs, resurface and inspect the heads, labor and a 1 year unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty.