"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/02/2017 at 15:26 • Filed to: Project Thanks Obama, I need parts | 0 | 14 |
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
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 15:29 | 2 |
why not just do the rear main?
Nibbles
> bob and john
03/02/2017 at 15:30 | 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
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 15:33 | 1 |
Look, just because Obama makes Fast & Furious real doesn’t mean you have to destroy your car racing.
Nibbles
> For Sweden
03/02/2017 at 15:34 | 0 |
Wat
crowmolly
> For Sweden
03/02/2017 at 15:38 | 0 |
I am not sure if this is a gun running joke.
DipodomysDeserti
> For Sweden
03/02/2017 at 16:01 | 1 |
+1 straw buyer
Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:22 | 0 |
Here’s a 5.2 for you:
Nibbles
> Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
03/02/2017 at 16:25 | 0 |
Unfortunately, as reliable as that 5.2 is, I can’t tow my camper with Microsoft® Windows© XP
Future next gen S2000 owner
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:39 | 2 |
Move to a county without smog.
Next problem!
DuestM
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:43 | 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
> DuestM
03/02/2017 at 16:53 | 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
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 16:59 | 0 |
But you can use MS-Paint and draw a picture of you towing your camper!
19JRC99
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 17:28 | 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
> Nibbles
03/02/2017 at 17:38 | 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.