head gaskets
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head gaskets
I had a bearing start knocking on my 99 5.4 l it had over 200000. I bought a used 5.4 with 83,000 miles. It has 3 year warranty. I noticed oil leaking from the pass. side head gasket. I know this problem, I had that with my last engine. I contacted the company I bought it from the, sales department contacted the warehouse who said they tested it and didn't see any leaks. I was told the warranty will cover it if it has to be repaired. The warranty is in writing. My question to you guys is would you still replace the head gasket and in doing so replace the oil pump with the Melling 360 and depending on wear the timing set while the engine is out. If I put it in and it leaks I can have all that done with the company paying for labor and parts for the head gasket and I would be paying for the pump and timing set parts only.
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Engine oil leaks from the right side head gasket at the rear of that specific engine during that specific era was extremely common from what I remember (I replaced more than my share myself during those years when those trucks were new and still within factory warranty). As a dealership technician, I can tell you it's a no brainer that addressing this issue now, while the engine is out is far easier than doing after it's installed into the truck. Even though the seller is providing a warranty on it, you would still have much more control over the repair process if you address it now, instead of after the fact. When I say control, I mean control over the quality of the work being done, the source of the parts used for the repair etc. This is assuming you will be the one doing the work yourself. Now would also be the time to install new exhaust manifold gaskets and hardware too, in order to mitigate yet another common problem to happen on these engines.
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OP paid good money for a rebuild and should not have to lift a finger to fix a common problem that should have been fixed with the rebuild and covered by the warranty.
Edit: NO, see post 5.
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So he has a rebuilt engine with a warranty and the suggestion here is for HIM to replace the headgasket?
OP paid good money for a rebuild and should not have to lift a finger to fix a common problem that should have been fixed with the rebuild and covered by the warranty.
OP paid good money for a rebuild and should not have to lift a finger to fix a common problem that should have been fixed with the rebuild and covered by the warranty.
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I see your point and that is dilemma I have. I have a reliable and reputable mechanic that would do any warranty work, as that would be required by the provider.
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I think you have a good plan with that mechanic as long as the engine seller is on the same page with the repair. Good luck!
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