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| Posted: Thu Feb 25th, 2021 09:24 pm |
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wh23g3g Joined: Sun Mar 11th, 2018
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I posted awhile back to see if it was possible to replace the oil pan gasket on the 2.5 without removing the engine. I see that according to the posts it probably would be too difficult to attempt and probably wouldn't work. Anyway I've been riding on it since then and just adding oil. The front crank seal, rear main seal, oil pump gasket, and oil pan all seem to be leaking. The front crank seal seems to be the worst of it and actually the oil pan the least of it. The engine probably has over 200,000 but not sure because it was replaced out of state by a shadetree shop when the original engine spun a bearing at 228,000 miles. So there wasn't a lengthy repair bill just a receipt showing that it was replaced. No idea what the mileage was on the used engine at that time. I was told it might be around 50,000 when it was put in. The whole truck now has 405,000 miles. I'm going to hang on to it for awhile. It runs perfect and drives good. I have a new Jeep so I don't drive this Ranger everyday but still drive it more than my new Jeep. Was wondering is it better to just have the shop pull the engine and fix all the seals and gaskets? Or should I buy a remanufactured engine or used engine? The remanufactured engines are over $2000, even more than a 3.0 or 4.0. The shop said it would be $1000+ but that would entail a new timing belt when the crank seal is replaced so I don't know how much extra that would be. I know I only got 228,000 miles on my original engine and the oil was always changed at 3,000 miles. Is that about their lifespan? Anyone else have high mileage without touching the bottom end? Last edited on Thu Feb 25th, 2021 09:26 pm by wh23g3g ____________________ 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5 4R44E Automatic 4.10 non-limited slip, 1993 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3 M5 Manual, 3.45 non-limited slip |
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