WTS F-150

[MuzzyLoader]

Anyone on here know how to change out an engine?

If so, you may be interested in this:

Supposedly there is anti-freeze in two cylinders (so the guy at the garage says). All I know is that the 'Check Engine' light is on and the truck smokes like crazy.

1998 Ford F-150 P/U Truck

VIN: 1FTZX1860WNC34054

3-Door Super Cab, Off-Road Package

4.6L V8 / 162K Miles / 5-Speed Manual Transmission

Dual Air Bags, AM/FM Radio with Multi-Disc CD

Power Steering with Tilt Wheel, Air Conditioning

Power Windows, Power Locks, Cruise Control

Towing Package, Bed liner, Alloy Wheels, Leer® Custom Cap

ABS Brakes – Drilled & Slotted Rotors w/Ceramic Pads

New Clutch, Pressure Plate, Hydraulic T/O (under 20K miles)

Running Boards, Chrome Bumpers, Oversized M/S Tires

Sliding Rear Window / Leer Cap

NOTE: Extremely Low Rust (NM Vehicle)

Willing to sell for $2500 / OBO

[tughillhunter]

sounds like a head gasket/cracked or warped head. engine wont be bad. I will have to think it over.

[Gthphtm]

Iv heard the had problems with the heads on that engine.A friend of mine put on 2 sets and the 2nd. set has problems now.He now just uses it as a work truck around the area.

[WNYBuckHunter]

Yep, sounds like blown head gaskets. Unfortunately, it may have cooked the main bearings. Would be a great truck for an engine swap! Good luck!

[MuzzyLoader]

All I know is that I was driving around this winter without a heater (it would only blow cold air). I took it into the shop (for a new thermostat) and they said it was a plugged heater core - told me it needed a new radiator and 'power flushed'. A month later... a new engine - WTF?

I'm not a mechanic and I don't have $3200 to spend on purchasing and installing a USED engine (that's what they quoted me). Ouch!

This truck is pretty much imaculate - no rips, tears, frame rust, etc. Has one small rust spot where the driver's door hit a wire fence (but I put some paint over it).

The NADA book says it would be worth the following:

$5665 Kelley Blue Book (Good Condition) – Dealer Sale

$5540 Kelley Blue Book (Good Condition) – Private Sale

$3775 Kelley Blue Book (Good Condition) – Trade-In

[MuzzyLoader]

GONE... kindly lock this one up.