Hey all,
We figured out what's wrong with the '86 GT after taking it to a mechanic. It needs a new timing chain. We were quoted $1300 to do it. Yank the engine, swap it out, plug it back into the car. Three questions.
Worth the effort/money on a 200k+ mile engine? I presume no.
Second question - doing it ourselves, does anyone have a good walk-thru written up? We have a Chilton's and we're kind've overwhelmed, this would be the first time we did something like this.
Third question... Viability of finding another 5L engine with less miles, for less money, and plugging it in? At this point, I'm kinda leaning towards that - unless you experts see no reason why we couldn't use the engine we already have, and just freshen it up to negate the 200K miles it has on it. I don't even know what that would require.
So, any input is appreciated. I'm seeing this as a blessing in disguise, as one way or another that engine is coming out and we have a set of shortys waiting to go on. So maybe we'll take the opportunity to order a few other things as well.
Also, if anyone has a good 5.0 near Oregon, let me know, please! We need to do something here...
Thanks for any help - I'm the designated point man on this and have to steer the ship, so your educated opinions mean a great deal.
Thomas
We figured out what's wrong with the '86 GT after taking it to a mechanic. It needs a new timing chain. We were quoted $1300 to do it. Yank the engine, swap it out, plug it back into the car. Three questions.
Worth the effort/money on a 200k+ mile engine? I presume no.
Second question - doing it ourselves, does anyone have a good walk-thru written up? We have a Chilton's and we're kind've overwhelmed, this would be the first time we did something like this.
Third question... Viability of finding another 5L engine with less miles, for less money, and plugging it in? At this point, I'm kinda leaning towards that - unless you experts see no reason why we couldn't use the engine we already have, and just freshen it up to negate the 200K miles it has on it. I don't even know what that would require.
So, any input is appreciated. I'm seeing this as a blessing in disguise, as one way or another that engine is coming out and we have a set of shortys waiting to go on. So maybe we'll take the opportunity to order a few other things as well.
Also, if anyone has a good 5.0 near Oregon, let me know, please! We need to do something here...
Thanks for any help - I'm the designated point man on this and have to steer the ship, so your educated opinions mean a great deal.
Thomas