Engine build, what would you do.
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As a father myself, my advice is if it's not broke, don't fix it. Sounds like you are making 'make work' TBH. The timing is a good idea but the oil pump/tube, what tells you these need to be replaced? If you want it to be as problem free and headache free as possible, maintain it, take care of it, keep mods minimal. Do the maintenance and stay on top of issues, it'll last forever
The oil pump is cheap, plus, while I'm there, why not do it? That is why I want to build a different engine, just so I can have everything done when I need it.
If you are set on headers, those can be a nightmare to do. Since you are looking for maximum reliability I would source another stock manifold. Aftermarket headers NEVER fit like stock, don't care what anyone says, they never do! The stock manifold can be on the motor when you pull the motor, not sure on headers as most end up going with long tubes.
Phasers can be done in the truck, as can the manifold. It will take much more time, money and effort to pull the motor and do the work then to just do it while it's in the truck. Not trying to talk you out of it but if you are worried about being able to cart your kiddo around, a motor out of the truck makes the vehicle down until you put it together, and seldom does anything go by plan. For kicks, write down what you think it will take for time and money. Compare once done. You don't need to share this info but I can promise you it will take more time and money to yank it.
Mod motors in general are very reliable, they are used in many service and fleet vehicles such as cop cars, EMS, taxi, utility trucks. They see the worst of what has to be offered out there as it relates to how they are cared for, the driver doesn't care, and it's give them what they need to keep them on the road and costs down. Keeping up on maintenance most hit or exceed 300k.
I have a friend that does similar things with his BMW, I won't stop you but really question the value in taking the long way.
He also questions why I have forced induction, different strokes for different folks.
Phasers can be done in the truck, as can the manifold. It will take much more time, money and effort to pull the motor and do the work then to just do it while it's in the truck. Not trying to talk you out of it but if you are worried about being able to cart your kiddo around, a motor out of the truck makes the vehicle down until you put it together, and seldom does anything go by plan. For kicks, write down what you think it will take for time and money. Compare once done. You don't need to share this info but I can promise you it will take more time and money to yank it.
Mod motors in general are very reliable, they are used in many service and fleet vehicles such as cop cars, EMS, taxi, utility trucks. They see the worst of what has to be offered out there as it relates to how they are cared for, the driver doesn't care, and it's give them what they need to keep them on the road and costs down. Keeping up on maintenance most hit or exceed 300k.
I have a friend that does similar things with his BMW, I won't stop you but really question the value in taking the long way.
He also questions why I have forced induction, different strokes for different folks.
Last edited by scobar; Jun 19, 2017 at 03:38 PM.
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Why do I think I need to take it out for ease? Hmmm. Maybe because it is simpler than doing it in the truck. I know you CAN do it in the truck, but it IS easier to have the room to do it out of the truck. If I was going to replace the timing and manifold on my current motor, I would do it with the motor in the truck. I like my truck, I would like to keep it for awhile. I don't have the income to buy a new one, and I don't really even want one.
On a side note, do you ever have anything positive to say about anything?
On a side note, do you ever have anything positive to say about anything?
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Why do I think I need to take it out for ease? Hmmm. Maybe because it is simpler than doing it in the truck. I know you CAN do it in the truck, but it IS easier to have the room to do it out of the truck. If I was going to replace the timing and manifold on my current motor, I would do it with the motor in the truck. I like my truck, I would like to keep it for awhile. I don't have the income to buy a new one, and I don't really even want one.
On a side note, do you ever have anything positive to say about anything?
On a side note, do you ever have anything positive to say about anything?
Your first post was "I have been thinking that it would be easier to change the phasers and passenger side exhaust manifold if the engine was out."
So you wanted to take the motor out thinking it would be easier. I' saying its not. Taking the motor out is a HUGE PITA and I'm not sure what you're doing that you think is hard.
And I'm not sure why the 'positive comment' thing was about... YOU SPECIFICALLY STATED:
"Fire away. No opinion is wrong. Let me know what errors in thinking I may have on this. "
So your memory is bad ???
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LOL. I'll type slower. I want to get another engine for my truck. I want to strip this additional engine, and rebuild it. I want to rebuild another engine so I can take my time and do it right. To be able to take as long as I need to buy and install parts. I have said this more than once. I may have a bad memory, but at least I read the entire thread before I post things.