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Jul 23, 2009 | 11:51 AM

jbilliel

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What to Do? Looking for advise

So my 2000 Excursion 7.3 with 255k on the clock's oil pan is completely rotted out and the motor will need to come out to replace the pan. It's crazy, but just the way it is.

So I am better off dumping $4,000 into this high mileage truck or trying to sell and upgrade to a newer 6.0L?

Jul 23, 2009 | 11:53 AM

gr8scott72

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If the oil pan is rusted out, I'm guessing the rest of the truck is pretty rusty also?

Jul 23, 2009 | 12:49 PM

Monsta

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It's gonna cost $4,000 to place the oil pan!?!

Jul 23, 2009 | 01:25 PM

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I see you are in CT so a victim of rust throughout I am sure. I would stick with the 7.3 even if u buy another ex.... Look for a south or western US Ex that is free of rust...
It depends if your Ex needs extensive maintanence work such as driveline, suspension, cooling etc.... If you are up to date on all minor and major service then it may be better to fix it.... Personally the overall rust condition would be my deciding factor. what is your budget? we can probably give u better advice know what you are willing to spend on a replacement....

Jul 23, 2009 | 02:15 PM

scottf4444

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I love my 6.0l...but only having to install head studs, egr delete, etc. all which were costly. Even after that it still pukes coolant. That being said, I would agree with soutthpaw. Find a lower mileage one around the same year and keep your current one for spare parts.

Jul 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM

jbilliel

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Yup to pull the motor is 20 hours of labor alone. The truck also needs new up pipes and some small things replaced while it is out of the truck. Probably closer to $3k.

The other stuff on the truck has all been replaced (tranny, driveshaft, ball joints, etc) It is also setup to already haul (F350 springs, air bags, etc) as this is a work truck to tow my race car around. The truck itself has some rust on the chassis, but not too bad.

Jul 24, 2009 | 08:19 AM

CanadianSmokie

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The pans, on the diesels at least are known for getting seedy. Mine was in the same situation when I bought it, so I scraped and painted it with Rust Bullet and have been good for almost two years now. I know i will need to replace it at some point but will not be going to the dealership. I was quoted 20 hours labour as well, but we all know the dealership labour quotes are grossly inflated. Get a good indy shop to do it for you and you'll definitely save cash. The biggest hassle, to me, is removing the front clip to facilitate the engine being pulled.

You said you replaced the tranny already, did that include the torque converter? If not, replace it while the engine/tranny is out to save yourself from doing it later. The TC is another weak link with these trucks...