Hey guys,
I am about to purchase and have installed a rebuilt long block(haven't decided between Jasper, Powertrain or the dealer yet) in my 2004 lariat, and would love to get advice regarding the other parts that it is recommended to replace while the engine is removed. So far I have heard:
Upgraded oil pump (I think this one is installed in the reman?)
cooling system
new headers
exhaust
steel tensioners
OEM phasers
new style VCT solenoids
New AC Condenser
New water pump
New Belts, hoses etc.
Has everyone been buying these parts from Rockauto or just getting them locally? Thanks in advance for the feedback!

 

Wouldn't worry about any engine internals as they will come with the reman engine, headers, your call, but the hoses, belt, and a quality water pump would be a good idea.
Even the condenser, I wouldn't spend the money, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

thats exactly why I would worry about the internals.... it’d be very difficult/expensive to try to figure out later what was used. I’d be very interested/concerned about which (specifically) parts were used in the rebuild process, BEFORE making a purchase decision.

 

Are you saying pull the long block apart to check all items used in the build? Where would one stop, pump, bearings, chains, gears, valves, springs, lifters, etc?
My opinion, it comes with a warranty, just do an install.

 

Replace your engine mounts while its out. HUGE PITA to do with the engine in the truck, but super easy with it out.

You reman should have all the timing components new already.

Water pump, hoses, belt, and tensioner are all good ideas. See if your reman comes with a high volume oil pump, Mine did.

 

no. That is opposite of what I was saying.

 

At least my dumb reply was last year. Just read the post too quickly and overlooked the BEFORE.
Happy New Year

 

Thanks for the feedback guys. Is it worth getting the install kits from the reman company or do you all get the parts on your own?

 

The make-u-loco guy on u-tibe also recommends tranny cooler lines while the engine is out and replacing that steering column thing that goes from dash to box on front, it's got things that look like u-joints.They go bad frequently. Use stainless steel bolts and nuts on exhaust manifold.I would replace power steering pump and lines, easy to do now with engine out, monster to get to later. I wouldn't worry about things that are easy to get to with engine in like alternator etc.

 

definitely, new tranny lines and anew check valve. i would say the cooler is ok...just blow it out real good!
ive got a couple of threads trying to figured out what was wrong with my truck getting bogged down after 45 minutes of driving. i said it cant be the transmission because ive got s jasper reman.
it ended up being the tranny overheating cause the check valve got clogged after the first tranny oil service.

i cant believe they didnt change those out when they installed it..