Need Input

[trkbilder]

cratchhe: My mechanic just called and said the "little" pecking noise in my engine was 2 collapsed lifters. He is saying over $800 to repair. Is that about right, I'm mechanically handicapped. In other words, I can be taken. How much would I need to put in a 4.0? Some of you guys have seen my XLT B2 and know that it is worth spending the money on but I'd still have a 2.9 with 200,000 miles on it. I'm trying to figure all this out but at present, I'M LOST FOR AN ANSWER!!! PLEASE HELP OUT A BRO WITH SOME SOUND INPUT!!!:whiteflag:

[johnpaulgolf]

I would think you could put a junkyard 2.9 with decent miles and warranty in there for that much. just my 2 pennies

[trkbilder]

I would think you could put a junkyard 2.9 with decent miles and warranty in there for that much. just my 2 pennies

I think you're right but I can't do it myself, so I'm still stuck.cratchhe:

[johnpaulgolf]

I would think you could put a junkyard 2.9 with decent miles and warranty in there for that much. just my 2 pennies

I think you're right but I can't do it myself, so I'm still stuck.cratchhe:

Allright we will wait and see who can step up with some help or a motor or better Ideas.

Lets wait and see what all the BII guys say.

[Wrenchbender]

Well if all you're getting is a set of new lifters installed $800 is purdy high in my neck of the woods.

[trkbilder]

Well if all you're getting is a set of new lifters installed $800 is purdy high in my neck of the woods.

That's what I keep thinking but it's my daily driver and I'm between a rock and a hard spot. I can't afford to keep driving my powerstroke around town, it's eating me alive at 14 mpg. I guess I'm going to have to pay his price.:crying:

[johnpaulgolf]

Man...can you hold off a little longer?

I wish I was closer cause then I could physically help. Lets see what others say first.

That just seems really expensive.

[trkbilder]

Man...can you hold off a little longer?

I wish I was closer cause then I could physically help. Lets see what others say first.

That just seems really expensive.

I agree, I think I'm getting "hosed" but I really need that thing fixed and back on the road. It's early, I'll call them afterwhile and see if we can work something out. You know, an arm, a leg, maybe my first born-I hate being in a situation like this. I'm going to try to put them off 'til Monday.:banghead:

[johnpaulgolf]

BTT...brother in need...come on

cratchhe: My mechanic just called and said the "little" pecking noise in my engine was 2 collapsed lifters. He is saying over $800 to repair. Is that about right, I'm mechanically handicapped. In other words, I can be taken. How much would I need to put in a 4.0? Some of you guys have seen my XLT B2 and know that it is worth spending the money on but I'd still have a 2.9 with 200,000 miles on it. I'm trying to figure all this out but at present, I'M LOST FOR AN ANSWER!!! PLEASE HELP OUT A BRO WITH SOME SOUND INPUT!!!:whiteflag:

[chuzie]

Is the ticking so bad you can't drive it for a little longer without damaging the engine further? I am sure someone can help out. I am a 5.0 guy but would certainly give it a try if I was not in Oklahoma. How bad can it possibly be? Is a lifter replacement in those engines more difficult or something?