Engine replacement
Had a 460 in a 96 class A go bad this Spring. Leaking and smoking, 2 qts. in 50 miles. Ford doesn't make this motor anymore, everything I have is obsolete. Not just anyone can do a swap in a gasser RV...
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TNGW1500SE wrote:Foiler wrote:
Heard from the dealer and it is going to require a new engine.
Why?
Did they do a compression test?
A cylinder leak down test?
Did they pull the oil pan?
Use a scope to look in the cylinders?
Did they take the valve covers off?
Or what?
Is it smoking?
Is it leaking?
Are the plugs covered in burned oil?
You said it's a low mileage engine and it runs good. I don't understand why it needs a new engine. The dealer can say that but why??? It sounds repairable to me. I'm no expect. Just an old ASE Master Certified Technician that owns his own 10 bay shop that works on 400 (or so) cars and trucks a year ;)
PS: If it does need an engine, Jasper makes a good product but the warranty will vary when you tell them it's going in an RV.
I'm with you. It more than likely was leaking pan, valve covers, and valve seals that were causing the usage. Most engines with less than 30,000 miles, will have major failure, like lower end or broken pistons. It seems like the OP had his mined made up to just replace the engine. Most dealers use to give a complete analysis of the engine condition, before giving the bad news.
