Project Thanks Obama:  The Death Knell

Kinja'd!!! "Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/02/2017 at 15:26 • Filed to: 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.


DISCUSSION (14)


Kinja'd!!! bob and john > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 15:29

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why not just do the rear main?


Kinja'd!!! Nibbles > bob and john
03/02/2017 at 15:30

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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.


Kinja'd!!! For Sweden > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 15:33

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Look, just because Obama makes Fast & Furious real doesn’t mean you have to destroy your car racing.


Kinja'd!!! Nibbles > For Sweden
03/02/2017 at 15:34

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Wat


Kinja'd!!! crowmolly > For Sweden
03/02/2017 at 15:38

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I am not sure if this is a gun running joke.


Kinja'd!!! DipodomysDeserti > For Sweden
03/02/2017 at 16:01

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+1 straw buyer


Kinja'd!!! Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:22

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Here’s a 5.2 for you:

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Kinja'd!!! Nibbles > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
03/02/2017 at 16:25

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Unfortunately, as reliable as that 5.2 is, I can’t tow my camper with Microsoft® Windows© XP


Kinja'd!!! Future next gen S2000 owner > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:39

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Move to a county without smog.

Next problem!


Kinja'd!!! DuestM > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:43

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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.


Kinja'd!!! Nibbles > DuestM
03/02/2017 at 16:53

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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 .


Kinja'd!!! Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:59

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But you can use MS-Paint and draw a picture of you towing your camper!


Kinja'd!!! 19JRC99 > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 17:28

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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.)


Kinja'd!!! rillweid - Now with more TRD and less TDI > Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 17:38

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I did a RMS on a 4.0. Can’t imagine a 5.2 is too much worse if it’s a 2 piece.