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re: 2005 F-150: engine rebuild worth it? Or time to move on?
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:29 am to CarlBrutananadilews
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:29 am to CarlBrutananadilews
OP didn't say exactly which engine he has, so calling it trash seems a little, um, Internety.
That said, if it's an SOHC V8, that's actually a really good engine. Heavy-handed amateurs do sometimes strip out sparkplug holes, but if you avoid that you can easily get 300,000 miles out of one of these without a rebuild.
That said, if it's an SOHC V8, that's actually a really good engine. Heavy-handed amateurs do sometimes strip out sparkplug holes, but if you avoid that you can easily get 300,000 miles out of one of these without a rebuild.
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Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:30 am to SuperSaint
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I picture stripped down rusted vehicles filling the driveway in your trailer park Lucky lot manager Becky cares more about meth than keeping hoa rules
Wrong on both counts pal. Just because I learned to do things for myself instead of "paying the man" to do things for me, doesn't make me anywhere near close to "trailer trash".
Knowing how to rebuild an engine has saved me many thousands of dollars over the years between cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Doesn't hurt to know how to work on your vehicles.
And frick all the downvoters of my original post. Just trying to give the OP an option to do it himself with his son so they can do this project on their own.
What a bunch of pussies this site has. Must be a bunch of millennials who would have a hard time changing a flat tire, much less trying to rebuild an engine.
This post was edited on 11/4/19 at 11:33 am
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:39 am to Ice Cold
How are the nuts hanging?
Jk. I say get rid of it.
Jk. I say get rid of it.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:45 am to Sayre
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Those prices they quoted you for the rebuild are just insanely inflated. what's sad is there are some people who would actually be dumb enough to give them that money
If it has a scored cylinder it needs to be bored. Hardly anyone bothers with doing that shite locally anymore as crate motors are much cheaper from the big rebuild outfits.
Hell, I can't find a shop within a couple hours to machine a SBC for a mild race motor.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 1:19 pm to BuckyCheese
And honestly, unless the truck is really sharp otherwise, I wouldn't put $5-6K in it.
You're still gonna have an old truck with other older parts (trans, rearend, suspension, etc).
It's like trying to catch a falling knife.
You're still gonna have an old truck with other older parts (trans, rearend, suspension, etc).
It's like trying to catch a falling knife.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 1:26 pm to N2cars
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You're still gonna have an old truck with other older parts (trans, rearend, suspension, etc).
No guarantee that buying a newer truck is going to mean being free of failures in anything you've listed. I have a low-mileage 2000 5.4L 2V F-150 and I'm keeping it for the longhaul. My fiancée has a 2004 5.3L 1500 Silverado with 130k easy miles on it and she is perfectly happy with it.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 2:06 pm to bmela12
quote:Leaning this way.
Hindsight says I should have sold it for more than what I dropped into it and bought what I have now anyway.
The engine is the 5.4 V6 SOHC. Two quotes I got were remarkably close - $7125 and $7210, both plus tax. The engine prices were $4586 and $4400, respectively.
Both said no one locally (Covington) will machine the cylinders, header, etc, and break it down and put it back together.
Like you said, it doesn't make a lot of sense to spend the money and take the time to have that done (or to buy a used engine) when I'll likely have other issues down the line.
Thanks to everyone for the input. Your help has been noted in your user files.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 2:13 pm to The Mick
quote:This.
I would def move on to something else.
On a '05 model year truck, spending anything over $3k is too much good money after bad.
Vehicles are too complex now (even circa '05 MY), a rebuilt engine in that machine only gets you to the next component/system issue.
Think Electrical System, Transmission, Cooling System, Body Hardware/Corrosion/paint, Suspension, A/C, Interior, etc....
Almost the entire vehicle is 15 years-old.
Plus a newer full-sized truck is safer.
Cut your losses. Move on.
This post was edited on 11/4/19 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 11/4/19 at 2:27 pm to weadjust
quote:I can only speak for the 5.4, twice....
The 2 valve 4.6 Triton engine from that era is one of the best engines ford has made. The 3 valve 5.4 not so much.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 2:29 pm to Ice Cold
The only choice is to slap a vortech in there
Posted on 11/4/19 at 3:07 pm to Ice Cold
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We bought it two years ago for my son. The no. 2 cylinder is dead, scoring throughout, with hole in the top of the piston. Those familiar with these engines know about the fragile spark plugs, which might have contributed to the problem. So I'm being quoted between $6500 and $8000 for an engine rebuild. I'd get a 3 yr / 100,000 mile warranty. Obviously we'll never get that money back if we sell it, so it's more about not buying another truck for him. Any thoughts on my choices here?
I wouldn't rebuild it. I wouldn't pay that much for a 2005 Ford F-150 that had a good engine.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 3:16 pm to Ice Cold
Triton engine? It’s a losing proposition either way. The rebuild/parts or replacement engine costs are so high because of supply and demand.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:18 pm to Ice Cold
Are you an 19 you girl? who in their right damn mind would think that is a legit quote good god man the damn dealer wouldn’t charge that. Call jasper or google it for god sakes
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:24 pm to p0845330
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The rebuild/parts or replacement engine costs are so high because of supply and demand.
Cheaper to buy 5.4 rotating assembly parts than 5.0 HO parts these days. A forged steel 5.4 crank is under $300. The upgrade oil pump is $130. Can get the whole cam phaser/timing chain/guides/tensioners for under $700 and all OEM parts. If the OP had the time and ability it's less than $2000 and he would have an engine with zero problems.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:27 pm to Clames
Not many people have the ability to rebuild an entire engine....
Posted on 11/4/19 at 5:33 pm to Ice Cold
Do us all a favor and delete this thread now that you have solid info.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 7:19 pm to dfintlyHmmrd
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Not many people have the ability to rebuild an entire engine....
Doesn't require a full rebuild, just a good longblock or even a shortblock. Nothing to machine, just basic sockets, a torque wrench, and a few YouTube videos.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 8:20 pm to Cracker
quote:Appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks for taking some of your valuable time to contribute to the thread.
Are you an 19 you girl? who in their right damn mind would think that is a legit quote good god man the damn dealer wouldn’t charge that. Call jasper or google it for god sakes
Posted on 11/4/19 at 8:26 pm to Ice Cold
I was about to look at doing some engine work on my '05 5.4 as one of the cylinders was f'n up on quick acceleration. The hail storm in May could not have come at a better time. I was sad to see the truck go but it was time.
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