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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 06:44 PM
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Post 1994. Shoud I rebuild or replace?

Hi all F150 experts... I have a
94 F150 94 F150
with 290k miles. I can feel auto transmission starting to go. Not sure how long the engine will last either.

Would you rebuild motor and trans or replace?

I have always wondered if they make the same inline 6 motor for this truck? I love this motor.


Can you please let me know my options. Thank you

 
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 07:49 PM
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It is certainly more cost effective to rebuild. Especially if you do the rebuilding yourself! Taking the engine/trans to a rebuilder costs about like ordering refurbished from an engine supplier. I don't think you can get brand new motors for these anymore. Doing all you can yourself, of course, will cut costs, and you'll learn from the experience.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2017 | 08:17 PM
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Thanks Fox for the reply. I just dont have the time right now to mess around with learning the proceess. I have a two small businesses and need mroe time! lol

Anyways, while rebuilding is there a certain kit you recommend I can provide to the re builder? For example better rods, pistons etc... don't know what Im talking about.

I know a cam is not for me. I just want a good strong rebuild for motor and trans.
 
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I would definitely consider rebuilding both the engine and trans. Even figuring the cost of having a machine shop rebuild the engine, and a trans shop go through the trans, it is still much less than you would spend on a new truck. i'm guessing you are fond of the truck ( as you should be! ) and it is a really clean example, so i'd definitely lean that way.
 
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