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I am asking and will post back here.
There are just some days I wish I didn't turn wrenches
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I know it is very clean going back together, but if you are wondering about the "gold anodized" look to the front of engine before timing cover reinstall, that is a stain from the years of oil flow inside there. If so chose to do, that could be cleaned down to bare aluminum.
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It looks very clean even with the stain. You did a great job.
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Here are a couple of screen shots of my friends answer:
The green bucket that is hanging there, holds an assortment of brushes to aid in the cleaning and they are different materials and stiffness and shapes.
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@Fless, I hope this answers your questions.
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Next is pics of the lower new oil pick up tube and the comparison of the older design, that is square looking at the submerged part and the install of the lower pan.
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Had to disconnect the steering shaft?
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If you are talking about the FJ Cruiser pics, we had to remove the rack and pinion and the front diff to get the oil pan off.
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About 5-6 months ago, I think, I did some work on a Lexus RX350, for a close friend of the landlord, on his daughter's vehicle. The friend had his daughter's car today about 1.5 hours away and CEL came on and then oil light came on and then heard engine noises. Checked dipstick and showed no reading. He called me. He added 2 quarts and still no reading. Finally on 4th quart he was getting a reading and he said was dripping oil and when started it, it was dripping way faster. I told him to shut off and have towed to shop. Instead, AAA is towing here for me to look at. The daughter is a college student and I know she never checks oil. Been long enough that I remember telling them that had a leak or two but not dripping then and keep an eye on it. Said he would or have her do it. "Yea, right!"
The two spots are where it left it's mark and then on the tow truck. Looks like the two spots are fuel dump lids at a gas station and the oil swirls are after spraying on the oil spots. This should be interesting.
The two spots are where it left it's mark and then on the tow truck. Looks like the two spots are fuel dump lids at a gas station and the oil swirls are after spraying on the oil spots. This should be interesting.
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I sold the 2006 F150 4x4 5.4 engine and transmission replacement job and this is the list of known components that we are replacing along with the big items. He wants to keep it and freshen it up.
Gonna do all these parts and new from Ford dealer for the engine long block, complete transmission and transmission cooler.
For some stupid reason, the pics loaded out of order.
Ford: long block, complete transmission and transmission cooler.
Gonna do all these parts and new from Ford dealer for the engine long block, complete transmission and transmission cooler.
For some stupid reason, the pics loaded out of order.
Ford: long block, complete transmission and transmission cooler.
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I get military discount at the Ford dealer.
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When I say "get oil pan off", I mean both sections, so that the timing cover could be removed.
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That is freakin' weird. When I first posted it, the RA 1st page was at the end of the line.Pic order looks good to me.
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The Lexus RX350 made it. Here is a pic of the oil that poured out, on the ground, when started and ran 3 seconds. I think I will be able to pin point the source. DUH!
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He is going to get $2200 back for the engine and transmission cores. Withe the total labor and all fluids and oil filter and heater hoses to match up and miscellaneous it will all be just under $16k. The truck is in immaculate shape. Is a 4x4 and has owned all but 2 years. Meets his needs, insurance is inexpensive, he just sold travel trailer that he no longer wanted and that money will take care of all but about $1k of the costs. If he bought used, he has no idea of the condition and trucks with 136k miles on them are not cheap in the area. He does not want new.
My Tahoe is in great shape and if it needed an engine or transmission, I would do it too. He does not want to take the chance of the likely damage to the heads caused by the problems this engine has. He wants to get a fresh engine and has the money for the transmission and that 1/2 ton transmission has been towing around a 27 foot travel trailer for a few years. IMO, he is smart, with all the liberal governments out here pushing for the EV vehicles. I think that alone is going to drive prices up on used ICEs.
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I was thinking it was a bit of a beater. But I'm probably confusing it with another Ford truck you've mentioned. I get it, though. Mine is only two years newer and I'd replace the engine and/or trans as needed before getting something else. Well, maybe not if I had to pay someone else to do it. But, apples to oranges...
