89 BroncoII

[Lpannell25]

Uncle claims a valve is sticking and it needs a new clutch. This is according to a ticking noise in the engine as well as no getting in power until the clutch is almost completely released. Does this sound correct and if so its atleast a good starting point right? What would somone experienced with the 2.9 suggest? Replacing valves? More than likely going to replace clutch regaurdless.

 

[disciplerocks]

They all tick. Don't worry about that.

And if you swap clutches, swap in a 4.0 clutch and flywheel.

 

[Lpannell25]

what am i looking at price wise to do that? and why the 4.0?

 

[Lpannell25]

also is that something that needs to be done in shop? on a 1-10 whats the skill level to make that swap?

 

[4.0B2]

4.0 clutch and flywheel? b/c its better.. stronger.. will last longer.
and like Dustin said, they all tick... welcome to the world of ticks.

personally i say its an easy job.. but i've done mechanic work since i was like 6. lol. so that's.... 15 years. look up the job online, on here.. look in repair manuals. if you feel comfortable enough to do it yourself, go for it. if you can do mechanic work, you might as well learn how to do a clutch.

 

[Lpannell25]

10-4 just did some research on it and see the need for it but going to be adding to the price is the 4.0 starter and more than likely labor not sure i will be able to tackle this project alone

 

[disciplerocks]

Yeah its not real involved. Most people that can do minor work can do it, its just a little more difficult. But if you have a spare set of hands, shouldn't be too bad.

 

[adsm08]

Look at this price difference this way:

You have a 20 year old truck. You should probably plan on replacing the flywheel this time anyway. The starer is 20 years old too. Not gonna live forever. You lay out $100 for the good Napa starter and you get a stronger starter that is now spinning a smaller engine than it was designed for (going to last longer) AND you get a lifetime warranty on it so as long as you keep the receipt you never have to buy another starter again.

The swap is well worth it, and IMO from when I did it, the hardest part was actually running the new wires for the starter. Not figuring them out, but actually physically putting them in place because I couldn't reach anything.

 

[disciplerocks]

Good point. Didn't think about the wiring since I was swapping the whole motor and just used the 4.0 harness.