input requested for repairs on my F-150

[mn_smokeater]

I may be able to get repairs done with no labor fee from my local tech schools auto program. I would have a 300 buck budget to put towards it and I'd like to know some of the things I could do with what I have.

What it need for sure is:
Head gaskets replaced
Speedo cable and gear
Vacuum leaks repaired
Manual hubs replaced
Fluids changed(oil, diffs, t case, grease in grease zerks)

What I'd like to do if I have money left:
Paint it with a cheap paint or tractor paint
Fix up the rust


I have a very rough idea of some of the costs but not a very good one as parts and such can range widely

If anyones done these recently and know whatabouts they spent could you let me know.

 

[MountainMike]

If anyones done these recently and know whatabouts they spent could you let me know.

Head gaskets - not sure
Speedo cable and gear - around $70 depending on the severity of the issue
Vacuum leaks - free unless they are going to charge you for bulk hose they have laying around
Manual hubs - trsfabandoffroad.com has them priced at $77 but there are repair kits for around $30 if they aren't totally FUBAR'd
http://www.trsfabandoffroad.com/products/warnhubs-dana_axles.htm
Oil change - Any half decent 5w30 $30 and a filter $8
Diffs - Conventional diff oil $40/both
t-case + trans - I think MercV or equivalent $55
Grease chassis - Free again unless they charge you for a little bulk grease.

Just a rough estimate of the top of my head with a crappy CAD to US conversion.

 

[mn_smokeater]

Thanks mike! I looked an a head gasket kit set is bout 50 bucks. I think though that if I ordered parts through the tech its a 10% discount or so. That should cut costs. I belive that my heads are ok but if not how much do they go for?

 

[master hec0]

go to walmart and get the oil they usually have oil on sale. mine has pennzoil and vavoline 10w30 for 11 and 10$ and filter for 5$

 

[adsm08]

A lot. I don't know how much, but I'm guessing triple digits.

 

[mn_smokeater]

Yikes man that sucks. So I have cracked manifolds will they be ok to put back on?

 

[adsm08]

It'd be better if you had not-cracked manifolds.

If you had cracked intakes I could help you. I'm not sure what I have in terms of exhaust for a 5.0.

I'll be sure to check the next time I'm at my dad's house, and if I do have a set, they are yours for shipping cost.

 

[mn_smokeater]

Thanks man!! That's awesome