MightyRuby91
New Member
So for context, I have a 91' 3.0,5-MT with 265,000+ miles on it, and I would be working on an engine for the very first time. I already know what's wrong with it, head gasket; causing oil to outward rather than in the oil cavity. Being said I understand that most rebuilds are going to be very expensive, with that in mind I have a few ideas.
1. Rebuild the entire engine I currently have
Pros: Learning Opportunity and Experience
Cons: With the 3.0 out, I will likely start replacing everything on it just considering how many miles are on the car to ensure that I don't have to do this again in any time soon (Theoretically, if I don't muk it up the first time)
2. Swap
For the record, I like the V6's, my only real swap I'm currently interested in would be a 4.0. I understand the 5.0 fits, but the purpose of the truck is more or less Farm/Farm like duties it does not see much life outside the city to be fair. The V8 is probably too much for me in terms of the overall swap and what I feel comfortable dealing with and the current purpose for truck, but I'm not discounting it just yet.
3. Buy Remanufactured/Used
Websites like JEGS, and Summit offer this service, for my particular year as well as the later 3.0 from other years. Are any of these worth exploring?
Or I can go to my LKQ and try and find a 3.0 in decent shape.
I would appreciate any and all feedback
1. Rebuild the entire engine I currently have
Pros: Learning Opportunity and Experience
Cons: With the 3.0 out, I will likely start replacing everything on it just considering how many miles are on the car to ensure that I don't have to do this again in any time soon (Theoretically, if I don't muk it up the first time)
2. Swap
For the record, I like the V6's, my only real swap I'm currently interested in would be a 4.0. I understand the 5.0 fits, but the purpose of the truck is more or less Farm/Farm like duties it does not see much life outside the city to be fair. The V8 is probably too much for me in terms of the overall swap and what I feel comfortable dealing with and the current purpose for truck, but I'm not discounting it just yet.
3. Buy Remanufactured/Used
Websites like JEGS, and Summit offer this service, for my particular year as well as the later 3.0 from other years. Are any of these worth exploring?
Or I can go to my LKQ and try and find a 3.0 in decent shape.
I would appreciate any and all feedback