3.5 Ecoboost
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3.5 Ecoboost
My 2011 3.5 Ecoboost is on a mission to make my life miserable.
I had the drivers side exhaust manifold replaced earlier this year, now the other side is leaking, cam phasers sound like an idling 90s Dodge Cummins diesel on startup.
Estimates on the cam phasers/ timing chain are around $6500 CAD and the exhaust manifold is another $2000 (mostly labour, as I recall from the other one). For $8500 I think I’d be further ahead to find a replacement motor.
What years of motor will be a direct drop in?
i guess that I should add that I’ve already bought a 2021 F150, I just want to get this one fixed to sell.
I had the drivers side exhaust manifold replaced earlier this year, now the other side is leaking, cam phasers sound like an idling 90s Dodge Cummins diesel on startup.
Estimates on the cam phasers/ timing chain are around $6500 CAD and the exhaust manifold is another $2000 (mostly labour, as I recall from the other one). For $8500 I think I’d be further ahead to find a replacement motor.
What years of motor will be a direct drop in?
i guess that I should add that I’ve already bought a 2021 F150, I just want to get this one fixed to sell.
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Perhaps consider selling the vehicle complete as is where it sits currently. Make certain any potential buyers are aware of your concerns about its condition and potential for repairs at some point.
Good luck with all this!
Good luck with all this!
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My 2011 3.5 Ecoboost is on a mission to make my life miserable.
I had the drivers side exhaust manifold replaced earlier this year, now the other side is leaking, cam phasers sound like an idling 90s Dodge Cummins diesel on startup.
Estimates on the cam phasers/ timing chain are around $6500 CAD and the exhaust manifold is another $2000 (mostly labour, as I recall from the other one). For $8500 I think I’d be further ahead to find a replacement motor.
What years of motor will be a direct drop in?
i guess that I should add that I’ve already bought a 2021 F150, I just want to get this one fixed to sell.
I had the drivers side exhaust manifold replaced earlier this year, now the other side is leaking, cam phasers sound like an idling 90s Dodge Cummins diesel on startup.
Estimates on the cam phasers/ timing chain are around $6500 CAD and the exhaust manifold is another $2000 (mostly labour, as I recall from the other one). For $8500 I think I’d be further ahead to find a replacement motor.
What years of motor will be a direct drop in?
i guess that I should add that I’ve already bought a 2021 F150, I just want to get this one fixed to sell.
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4wd Low
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That’s probably what will happen.
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4wd Low
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I will probably just sell it as a ‘mechanic special’ to someone interested in doing the work.
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That sounds like a great call. I'm still loving my 2011 but at the first sign of severe trouble, I'll bail out quickly. So far so good and hopefully that lasts.
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My 2011 3.5 Ecoboost is on a mission to make my life miserable.
I had the drivers side exhaust manifold replaced earlier this year, now the other side is leaking, cam phasers sound like an idling 90s Dodge Cummins diesel on startup.
Estimates on the cam phasers/ timing chain are around $6500 CAD and the exhaust manifold is another $2000 (mostly labour, as I recall from the other one). For $8500 I think I’d be further ahead to find a replacement motor.
What years of motor will be a direct drop in?
i guess that I should add that I’ve already bought a 2021 F150, I just want to get this one fixed to sell.
I had the drivers side exhaust manifold replaced earlier this year, now the other side is leaking, cam phasers sound like an idling 90s Dodge Cummins diesel on startup.
Estimates on the cam phasers/ timing chain are around $6500 CAD and the exhaust manifold is another $2000 (mostly labour, as I recall from the other one). For $8500 I think I’d be further ahead to find a replacement motor.
What years of motor will be a direct drop in?
i guess that I should add that I’ve already bought a 2021 F150, I just want to get this one fixed to sell.
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4wd Low
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This Canadian Lady changed her EcoBoost Manifolds. What's your excuse 🤷♀️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJb...nnel=MegAugust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sJb...nnel=MegAugust
I apprenticed in auto mechanics 30+ years ago, doing this kind of ****, and have spent enough time wrenching cars, trucks, atvs, sleds and bikes to not see a value in doing this now.
Ability does not equate to value. I’ve replaced the truck and have zero regrets.
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4wd Low
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I took the approximate value of the truck minus the cost of repairs and sold it within the 24 hours.
I apprenticed in auto mechanics 30+ years ago, doing this kind of ****, and have spent enough time wrenching cars, trucks, atvs, sleds and bikes to not see a value in doing this now.
Ability does not equate to value. I’ve replaced the truck and have zero regrets.
I apprenticed in auto mechanics 30+ years ago, doing this kind of ****, and have spent enough time wrenching cars, trucks, atvs, sleds and bikes to not see a value in doing this now.
Ability does not equate to value. I’ve replaced the truck and have zero regrets.
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I took the approximate value of the truck minus the cost of repairs and sold it within the 24 hours.
I apprenticed in auto mechanics 30+ years ago, doing this kind of ****, and have spent enough time wrenching cars, trucks, atvs, sleds and bikes to not see a value in doing this now.
Ability does not equate to value. I’ve replaced the truck and have zero regrets.
I apprenticed in auto mechanics 30+ years ago, doing this kind of ****, and have spent enough time wrenching cars, trucks, atvs, sleds and bikes to not see a value in doing this now.
Ability does not equate to value. I’ve replaced the truck and have zero regrets.
Sometimes you have to know when to hold em, know when to foldem.
I think I would draw the line with a repair like that. Let it be someone else's problem
Thats why I got a 6.2L, as a daily driver it could last forever, that is what a Ford tech told me when I got it inspected. Gas mileage could be better, if I drive like grandpa maybe 16.5avg cityhwy. I'm sure the eco would do better, but everything is a tradeoff. If the eco is driven hard I can't see it as a gas saver, it may even consume more than the V8.
Eco boost work is very common according to them, if they depended on the 6.2L for money they would be in trouble.
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The timing chain likes to stretch too...that is not a fun job.
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4wd Low
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I agree, was being a bit facetious.
Sometimes you have to know when to hold em, know when to foldem.
I think I would draw the line with a repair like that. Let it be someone else's problem
Thats why I got a 6.2L, as a daily driver it could last forever, that is what a Ford tech told me when I got it inspected. Gas mileage could be better, if I drive like grandpa maybe 16.5avg cityhwy. I'm sure the eco would do better, but everything is a tradeoff. If the eco is driven hard I can't see it as a gas saver, it may even consume more than the V8.
Eco boost work is very common according to them, if they depended on the 6.2L for money they would be in trouble.
Sometimes you have to know when to hold em, know when to foldem.
I think I would draw the line with a repair like that. Let it be someone else's problem
Thats why I got a 6.2L, as a daily driver it could last forever, that is what a Ford tech told me when I got it inspected. Gas mileage could be better, if I drive like grandpa maybe 16.5avg cityhwy. I'm sure the eco would do better, but everything is a tradeoff. If the eco is driven hard I can't see it as a gas saver, it may even consume more than the V8.
Eco boost work is very common according to them, if they depended on the 6.2L for money they would be in trouble.
I was able to sell my 911 turbo with no regrets … and that was my dream car. They’re all just easily replaceable piles of metal.
I would have bought a lightning, unfortunately there were a couple of reasons that it didn’t make sense at this time. ‘Range anxiety’ did not really factor in to the decision.
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I looked around at Toyotas, GMs, and Fords, and ended up buying a 2021 3.5 eco boost. I expect it to be a faithful vehicle for the next 10 years or so.
I was able to sell my 911 turbo with no regrets … and that was my dream car. They’re all just easily replaceable piles of metal.
I would have bought a lightning, unfortunately there were a couple of reasons that it didn’t make sense at this time. ‘Range anxiety’ did not really factor in to the decision.
I was able to sell my 911 turbo with no regrets … and that was my dream car. They’re all just easily replaceable piles of metal.
I would have bought a lightning, unfortunately there were a couple of reasons that it didn’t make sense at this time. ‘Range anxiety’ did not really factor in to the decision.
But buying an eco used with high mileage is a risk. Not every seller is honest like you. A higher mileage v8 is a much safer bet. Mine is pushing 200K all original,
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