3.0 rebuild questions

[mtnrgr]

Will be using Felpro gaskets and their head bolts

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I can't really answer your question about lifters, too many variables. But as far as the bolts, they would have to be seriously damaged by rust before I wouldn't use them again. TTY head bolts and exhaust bolts I would use new, but not others.

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[enjr44]

My question would be, "Why are you rebuilding a 3.0 with only 94K on it that is quiet and runs good???" It will do another 100K plus easy!! Depending on how much you drive that could be 7 to 10 years. How long you going to have it.

And the 3.0 with the tick that goes away above idle just means you probably have a lifter that leaks a little so it takes a little more oil pressures to pump it back up. That engine would probably last a very long time that way. If you are going to part or junk your dad's truck, I would pull the engine and keep it until you really need it. Heck, who knows, you may fall head over for something else before that tick causes any real problem.

 

[RonD]

Never had a problem with any Fel-pro gaskets, been using them for years.

And really in most cases it is "just a gasket", outside of a head gasket, it is a pretty simple device/part, but can be installed incorrectly.
"Poor workman always blames his tools"

Not saying all the complaints are just poor installations but I have never had any issues with Fel-pro head gaskets or any of their other gaskets myself, can't speak for others though