Elijah1989
Member
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2016
- Messages
- 53
- Reaction score
- 3
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Roopville, Ga.
- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 4 inch body
- Tire Size
- 265/75 R16
- My credo
- Eagles May soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!
I bought my truck in November and stupid me did not think to check radiator fluid. The man that owned it before me had stait water in it. Low and behold it froze. I had my fingers crossed that it was just the 2 freeze plugs that messed up.
I replaced them, refilled the fluid and tried running her..... after about 30 seconds she started spewing fluid. So I know the block has to be cracked. There was even fluid coming out of the air intake.
So my question is where can I find a dependable 2.9l for a 89 Bronco II? No junk yards in a 50 mile radius even has a Bronco II in it. My mechanic says it will be around $3,900 because he will only install jasper engines. Looking online I am leery after look at a few companies BBB reviews and ratings.
So any help to point me in the right area to pick one up. It doesn't have to be a crate engine a used one will work fine.
Thanks,
Elijah
I replaced them, refilled the fluid and tried running her..... after about 30 seconds she started spewing fluid. So I know the block has to be cracked. There was even fluid coming out of the air intake.
So my question is where can I find a dependable 2.9l for a 89 Bronco II? No junk yards in a 50 mile radius even has a Bronco II in it. My mechanic says it will be around $3,900 because he will only install jasper engines. Looking online I am leery after look at a few companies BBB reviews and ratings.
So any help to point me in the right area to pick one up. It doesn't have to be a crate engine a used one will work fine.
Thanks,
Elijah