2.7l Silverado, 7,200 lb TT Vs Monteagle

mkirsch wrote:

Wade44 wrote:

Geo*Boy wrote:

Lwiddis wrote:
I’m not convinced you’ll be this happy at 80,000 miles. Possibly with the Ford 2.7L but the jury is still out on this Chevy engine. I see BenK is also concerned.

I wouldn’t worry about it, do your maintenance and enjoy your truck.;)

I agree.
I have been convinced 3 times with the Ford 2.7 that somewhere north of 80K, maybe 100K, 120K? miles it develops the common Ford Ecoboost waste gate rattle at cold start, and then eventually upon deceleration, as it continues to wear. Change the oil all you care to. Then its off to buy a new turbo, and a new cat on some of older ones due to a redesign. About $2.5K in parts if you're lucky and have a connection or two. I won't even go into whats involved after doing 3 if you dive into the work yourself, lets just say its a real PITA even with a lift. It would be faster and easier to change the entire engine LOL.

Probably why Ford designed the cab and front clip to lift off in under 2 hours with an experienced mechanic doing the work.

Nice shot at my inexperience. Congrats.

Actually having started working on a 4800 acre farm when I was about 7, now owning and operating same for over 40 years total, Ive turned a wrench or two on everything from chainsaws to KW road tractors to heavy Cat or JD equipment, including modding 15% more power out of a 2018 Volvo D13, I think I am more than a qualified mechanic, but at least you got your chest thump in. Typical forum spiel. Pull all the cabs and front clips your heart desires.