94' Ranger
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- Joined
- Jan 17, 2021
- Messages
- 36
- Reaction score
- 17
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Southern California
- Vehicle Year
- 1994
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 15in rims + Falken AT3
For the next 2-5 days I am undertaking a large project on my truck. I've had steady bubbles coming from my radiator for over a year now (thankfully my oil has always been clean) and my front engine cover leaks. My fan clutch just went out and my water pump started leaking so I figure it's time.
I'm replacing my timing chain + sprockets, front cover gasket, water pump, fan clutch + fan, head gaskets, and depending on the condition of my heads I may need to re-surface/replace those too. (If there's anything else I should replace while I'm there, I'm all ears).
Remanufactured heads at O'Rileys are 300$, new are 400$. The brand is "Power Torque".
Remanufactured heads at Autozone are 250$, new is 375$. The brand is "NuTech" by ATK.
I was curious what you guys have heard/experienced with these brands or with remanufactured heads in general.
I like the idea of resurfacing my heads and keeping everything original if possible because I have had varying degrees of success with aftermarket parts in the past. My main concern is that I'll pay a similar amount for resurfacing and not get as much life or performance out of them compared to if I bought new/remanufactured heads, not to mention the added turnaround time.
What would you do? Is it worth buying new instead of remans when it comes to heads or is it the best bet to resurface your original heads if at all possible?
This is for my 1994 3.0 5-Speed Ranger with 207,000 miles.
As always, your advice is much appreciated. Thanks.
I'm replacing my timing chain + sprockets, front cover gasket, water pump, fan clutch + fan, head gaskets, and depending on the condition of my heads I may need to re-surface/replace those too. (If there's anything else I should replace while I'm there, I'm all ears).
Remanufactured heads at O'Rileys are 300$, new are 400$. The brand is "Power Torque".
Remanufactured heads at Autozone are 250$, new is 375$. The brand is "NuTech" by ATK.
I was curious what you guys have heard/experienced with these brands or with remanufactured heads in general.
I like the idea of resurfacing my heads and keeping everything original if possible because I have had varying degrees of success with aftermarket parts in the past. My main concern is that I'll pay a similar amount for resurfacing and not get as much life or performance out of them compared to if I bought new/remanufactured heads, not to mention the added turnaround time.
What would you do? Is it worth buying new instead of remans when it comes to heads or is it the best bet to resurface your original heads if at all possible?
This is for my 1994 3.0 5-Speed Ranger with 207,000 miles.
As always, your advice is much appreciated. Thanks.