Cracked cylinder head or bad head gasket what's my best option?

[JJMaine]

I think I will go get one. And you're right, if I'd had one when I bought the truck it would have saved me a bunch!

 

[Angie]

how much coolant do you need to add every week now? small amounts wont hurt much if it is a small leak that isn't that noticeable. but maybe on newer emissions stuff it shows up more?

 

[JJMaine]

Maybe every two weeks I have to fill the overflow reservoir back up to the full mark. It hasn't overheated since Ive had the truck. I watch my temp gauge like a hawk since the reason I bought the Ranger was because the water pump went in my Ford Edge and smoked the engine (more or less). Here we are again

 

[JJMaine]

How about some kind of cylinder head gasket leak fixer? Would it be worth a try or snake oil?

 

[SenorNoob]

That stuff tends to do more clogging radiators and heater cores than anything else.

 

[JJMaine]

Can anyone guess that cost on labor to have Ford install a new engine? Will they sell a new long block to any independent shop and still have the warranty?

If I'm going to spend $2-3k, I might as well spend $5-6k and have a brand new engine installed and be done with it. Just going to save my pennies and run it until it shits the bed I think. Then after the transmission quits I can rebuild that with the upgrade parts and maybe have a truck that lasts me a while. Still be at least $25k cheaper than a new truck.

I do know that I will want a NEW engine and good warranty and I think the only way to get both is to go directly through Ford?