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- May 14, 2019
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- Location
- Las Vegas NV
- Vehicle Year
- 2004
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger Edg
- Engine Size
- 3.0 L
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
Good afternoon I have a 2004 edge model with a manual trans. I had a valve spring break about a year or more ago. this wreaked all kinds of havok which resulted in replacing the head along with the other obvious parts. The piston, although dented severely, was not broken and therefore not replaced. Fast forwarding to the night before last I suddenly developed a knock that sounded like a lifter or push rod. After removing the valve covers and finding the lifters to all be tight and in place along with getting small strips of metal out of the oil pan and oil filter I have decided to save myself time and am just going to swap the motor. So my question is due to the 3.0's reputation of breakdowns would it be better on time and cost effectiveness to swap out for a 4.0 or even a 5.0? It is my understanding that Doing either of those is about the same amount of work and parts that are required to be changed. (i.e. wiring harness, instrument cluster, motor mount and transmission) If this is wrong info please also let me know that. I need to get my truck back on the road as it is my sole vehicle but I need it to be reliable. I do handyman work.
I sincerely thank you in advance for your time and shared knowledge
I sincerely thank you in advance for your time and shared knowledge