need some advice

[BlackVert]

i am starting to think my motor is not healthy.

if you guys have been following my other threads, you will know that i was having problems getting my kb to run well. it was burning a quart of oil every tank. it still has a big cloud of smoke when i start it. to me it seems like the motor is not healthy and will be in need of a rebuild before long.

so i am in a bind ...

most of my money these days is tied up in paying for my kids' schools. to the tune of about $2000 each month, and these are cheap schools compared to some of the other schools in the area. that is of course on top of the mortgage, the bills, food, ... i'd be golden if it wasn't for the schools, but that is not an option

what would you do? try to find a lower mileage 5.0 in a junkyard somewhere? scrap the stang and get a yugo?

how much does it cost to get a motor rebuilt? probably alot ...
or how much does it cost to have a motor put in if i can find one cheap somewhere?

 

[95vert354]

Well... first off I have read some of your other threads.

1. Is this your daily driver?
2. how many miles on it?
3. have you had a leakdown test done on it to determine whats wrong?

It may be as simple as an upper end kind of thing,if not and it's not your daily driver,a simple overhaul can be done pretty cheap. If going back stock, you can get a reman longblock for $1600 and get a buddy or 2 over for the weekend and do the swap yourself.Have you sold the KB/ You could buy quite a good motor for the price you could get for it.

MOST IMPORTANT!! I know your getting pretty digusted with this car by now.DON'T GIVE UP NOW! You'll really regret it later:SNSign:

Keep your chin up

yep there's nothin more awesome than cruising on a nice night with the top down.

i'm not there right now, but i'm pretty close.

 

[BlackVert]

yes it is my daily driver
it has about 115K on it, i got i with about 90K on it, it had been pretty neglected
no leakdown test, is that something a mechanic does or something i would do myself?

i love the car, i'm just tired of all the problems

 

[95vert354]

You can DIY with a rental tool from Auto zone or have a shop do it. It blows air in the cylinder and see where it comes out at. normal leak is 5-7%.It will show wether its in the bottom or top end. Sell the KB and buy a stroker shortblock and go N/A .You'll be a happy camper again.You can always throw a 100 shot at it for your late night thrills, and still have all the drivability for your daily commute.

 

[drakesdad]

Hang in there Chris...................don't let it get the better of you...I'm sure you will get to the bottom of it......

 

[95vert354]

Hang in there Chris...................don't let it get the better of you...I'm sure you will get to the bottom of it......

I'm hoping it's more in the top end

 

[94-302-vert]

My car is a third vehicle, so it definitly gets the shaft... If my engine goes I will probably go with a $300-500 explorer engine jsut to save $$...

If $$ is really tight go this route... You don't want to be in debt over a 13 year old car...

 

[BlackVert]

i should just buy this and be done with it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260009737200

dang

but seriously, this one is in my price range:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230009204793