- Joined
- Mar 26, 2018
- Messages
- 603
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- Location
- Brighton, CO
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
I have 140,000 miles on this 3.0 L (2002 Ranger XLT supercab 4WD).
The valve covers leak oil. The oil pan leaks oil. The timing cover is leaking coolant. Unfortunately I have no garage space or spare vehicle to do this or I would.
Mechanic tells me the engine needs to come out to change oil pan gaskets. Maybe so as well for the timing case cover. I really don't see replacing the timing case cover without replacing the timing gear/chain set.
So the question is, as long as they have to pull the engine, should I consider replacing with a fresh crate engine instead of fixing up this one. I don't think 140,000 miles is all that many but I have no experience with this engine.
Furthermore, any recommendations on crate engines. I need to see a price tag.
The valve covers leak oil. The oil pan leaks oil. The timing cover is leaking coolant. Unfortunately I have no garage space or spare vehicle to do this or I would.
Mechanic tells me the engine needs to come out to change oil pan gaskets. Maybe so as well for the timing case cover. I really don't see replacing the timing case cover without replacing the timing gear/chain set.
So the question is, as long as they have to pull the engine, should I consider replacing with a fresh crate engine instead of fixing up this one. I don't think 140,000 miles is all that many but I have no experience with this engine.
Furthermore, any recommendations on crate engines. I need to see a price tag.