DannyBeans
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- Joined
- Jan 30, 2020
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- Location
- Indiana
- Vehicle Year
- 1983
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 2.0 (4 Cylinder)
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- My credo
- It's not really yours 'til you've voided the warranty.
Hi, all. I'm looking for either a second opinion or a confirmation on something my shop told me.
The guys at my shop managed to revive my '83, but it has some serious issues - it surges like crazy, leaks oil, has some serious blow-by, and possibly a blown head gasket. I'd love to swap the engine, but they're telling me it isn't worth it, which I suppose makes sense given the condition of the body, but the frame and transmission are in great shape, so I'd be willing to call it part of a restoration/customization. (It currently has a 2.0 Lima with at least 300k miles and a rebuild, so almost anything I replaced it with would be an upgrade).
What do you guys think? Is there something I'm missing that a rebuilt (or even good-condition used) engine wouldn't address?
The guys at my shop managed to revive my '83, but it has some serious issues - it surges like crazy, leaks oil, has some serious blow-by, and possibly a blown head gasket. I'd love to swap the engine, but they're telling me it isn't worth it, which I suppose makes sense given the condition of the body, but the frame and transmission are in great shape, so I'd be willing to call it part of a restoration/customization. (It currently has a 2.0 Lima with at least 300k miles and a rebuild, so almost anything I replaced it with would be an upgrade).
What do you guys think? Is there something I'm missing that a rebuilt (or even good-condition used) engine wouldn't address?