Vet over his Head

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Vet over his Head #1105881 01/02/21 05:07 AM

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SATXGuy

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Happy New Year All! I'm looking for ideas on a $1k Montero Craigslist purchase. This vehicle has been in my driveway for a few months and its time to see if I can get it runnin' for my two teen drivers. I'm not an expert, just looking for a cool vehicle for my kids to drive locally. The engine is 'knockin' below. The guy I bought it from had it for about 15 years and he did a timing belt job - I think that's what screwed the engine. Are any of you savvy on engines that would work for around $3k? I'm in over my head.

Trying to get this thing runnin' for my kis.

Re: Vet over his Head [Re: SATXGuy] #1105883 01/03/21 06:45 PM

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Montero Ranch

rxinhed

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Knocking is not good, any time. Please let your audience know some more about your rig: year, model, etc.

1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya

Re: Vet over his Head [Re: SATXGuy] #1105888 01/04/21 03:56 PM

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Charlotte, NC USA

chadzeilenga Offline

Wheeler

Are you sure it's knocking from the crankshaft and not the valvetrain? These engines commonly have noisy Valve Lash Adjusters (Lifters).

I was quoted about $2800 for a rebuild on my engine after I had pulled it. I ended up putting in a good used engine instead.

Re: Vet over his Head [Re: SATXGuy] #1105902 02/05/21 04:48 AM

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Monroe, Wa

zarktheshark Offline

Rock Warrior

If it is a 2.6L, it could be normal

At least mine seemed louder than what I thought it should be compared to other 4bangers. Last I looked, a long block from Oreily's was around 2k. just a thought.

'88 Raider. 2.6L dead...2.4L swap in progress, AT, 33's, 2 bouncy seat,AC, CC, 2.25 exh, 2" Tbar, 2" BL, rear DB, rear LSD,4.90's, SW hubs,gen2 uca's, KYB shocks, snorkel, elec fan, MSD.

'99 chev k3500 crewcab
'15 Subaru XV
'03 BMW i325

Re: Vet over his Head [Re: SATXGuy] #1105914 02/09/21 03:36 AM

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rxinhed

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Rod knock is low toned, from down low. Noisy lifter tick sounds like a sewing machine.

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1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya

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