by "Nibbles" (nibbles)
Published 03/02/2017 at 15:26
by "Nibbles" (nibbles)
Published 03/02/2017 at 15:26
Tags: Project Thanks Obama
; I need parts
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Rear main is shot. Anyone got a 95-96 5.2 or 5.9 they want to sell me?
I know those years really narrow the search but I want to do as painless a swap as possible. CO smog dictates the engine can’t be older than the truck, and OBD dictates it can’t be a ‘97. FML.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
03/02/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 2
why not just do the rear main?
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/02/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 1
Because I want as little downtime as possible. If I have to do something invasive like a rear main, I’m gonna rebuild the whole damn thing. If I’m gonna rebuild the whole damn thing, I may as well rebuild a replacement motor so the truck isn’t down during the process.
Also I kinda want a 5.9.
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
03/02/2017 at 15:33, STARS: 1
Look, just because Obama makes Fast & Furious real doesn’t mean you have to destroy your car racing.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/02/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 0
Wat
"crowmolly" (crowmolly)
03/02/2017 at 15:38, STARS: 0
I am not sure if this is a gun running joke.
"DipodomysDeserti" (dipodomysdeserti)
03/02/2017 at 16:01, STARS: 1
+1 straw buyer
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
03/02/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 0
Here’s a 5.2 for you:
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/02/2017 at 16:25, STARS: 0
Unfortunately, as reliable as that 5.2 is, I can’t tow my camper with Microsoft® Windows© XP
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
03/02/2017 at 16:39, STARS: 2
Move to a county without smog.
Next problem!
"DuestM" (dusterbeckm)
03/02/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 1
5.2 and 5.9 rear mains can easily be done with the engine in, its a 2 part seal. just be sure to seal the pan, that took a few times.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/02/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0
I know, there’s just many things that I’d do if I have to do the seal. I’d rather just build a fresh engine and swap in, this one has been, less than meticulously maintained .
"Manwich - now Keto-Friendly" (manwich)
03/02/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 0
But you can use MS-Paint and draw a picture of you towing your camper!
"19JRC99" (19jrc99)
03/02/2017 at 17:28, STARS: 1
Awww. I’ll trade you my 3.9 for your 5.2!
(Yes, I’m aware that’s a downgrade even without it pissing oil all over.)
"rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI" (rillweid)
03/02/2017 at 17:38, STARS: 0
I did a RMS on a 4.0. Can’t imagine a 5.2 is too much worse if it’s a 2 piece.