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thanx again

 

You're correct! I am asking for a long block less changing and better (hopefully) long term!

 

when the truck shut off, did you see any oil or fluid on the ground or anything. hopefully they get it all fixed up for you.

 

Best to PM your personal details and not post for the world to see.

Hope you get a new engine. That's a crap response from Ford.

 

edit that stuff out of that post and PM it to her. (I would not want that info public if it were me.)

Left click her forum name and select send a Private Message

 

I have rebuilt a few 5.0s in my time. It's a tough engine but the facts are when that hole was blown through the block, a shock from impact was sent through the rod to the crankshaft. So to replace the block is a huge waste of time and money. The rod bearings will all need to be replaced along with the rest of the crankshaft bearings and most of the moving stuff in the rotating assembly. There is so much time involved with the rebuilding process that it is far more cost effective to just put a new factory motor in the op's truck.
Plus the 3/60 warranty gets reset. It's a much better gamble on a new complete motor. Afterall, why do the hole happen at only 3300 miles. I'm guessing oil starvation in #7.

 

Well I appreciate all the input from everyone here .Dealer has gone to the max to make me more comfortable (loaner delivered to my workplace etc...)Ford has today assured me of a new complete engine.They also are extending my powertrain warranty.I now get to wonder how efficient the techs are that will do the job!! I do have an 1800 mile vehicle that will have been "violated" at a tender age!! There was a time when they'd have a lot more verbal abuse than I've given them .We all know age makes everyone a little more reasonable! LOL!

 

Good to hear. At that mileage, short of something malicious, its kind of hard for anything to be your fault.

 

Glad to see they are stepping up