Auto mechanic needed

[cmh_sprint]

Does anyone on here know or is a good engine mechanic? I just found out the wife's F-150 needs the head gaskets replaced. The dealer quoted $2400. I know that is high but don't know any good mechanics locally. Thanks in advance.

Edited November 12, 2009 by cmh_sprint

[buildit]

I know a really good mechanic but he's in Xenia.

[jporter12]

Does anyone on here know or is a good engine mechanic? I just found out the wife's F-150 needs the head gaskets replaced. The dealer quoted $2400. I know that is high but don't know any good mechanics locally. Thanks in advance.

We're a little far away, but I'm SURE our shop could beat that price. Well, I had better ask, what year and what engine, first....

I can ask a couple connections about shops closer to you, if noone else has any recommendations....

[shittygsxr]

Does anyone on here know or is a good engine mechanic? I just found out the wife's F-150 needs the head gaskets replaced. The dealer quoted $2400. I know that is high but don't know any good mechanics locally. Thanks in advance.

dude that sucks, start that bitch on fire

[cmh_sprint]

2002 5.4L. Xenia wouldn't be that far, but closer would be better.

[cmh_sprint]

dude that sucks, start that bitch on fire

You have to f'ing idea. I've hated this truck since she bought it. I just dumped a shit load into it a few months ago for other issues. Seriously thinking about dumping it and buying a new car.

[shittygsxr]

You have to f'ing idea. I've hated this truck since she bought it. I just dumped a shit load into it a few months ago for other issues. Seriously thinking about dumping it and buying a new car.

Not to jinx you but as soon as this is fixed some other shit will break.

[jporter12]

Just a quick look at parts and labor, and a 45 mile drive to Johnstown, I could save you $600-800.

[jporter12]

You have to f'ing idea. I've hated this truck since she bought it. I just dumped a shit load into it a few months ago for other issues. Seriously thinking about dumping it and buying a new car.

Ford did one thing right.... They circled their mistakes.....

[NeverEnough]

Ford did one thing right.... They circled their mistakes.....

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ahahahahh!

[that dude]

found on road dead. junk it

[jporter12]

Fucked Over Rebuilt Dodge.....

[mhallam85]

I must of got lucky with my 99 ford explorer sport. Iv had it since 2005 and havent had any major problems at all with it.

[f4isvt]

ive been lucky with my fords. and as a tech i love gm's fuck ups hub bearings and leaky intakes all day and i love mopars shitty power steering racks, pinion seals, outer tie rods and the 30k front and rear diff service as well as transfer case and spark plugs. must be why they are goverment owned and ford isnt.

[f4isvt]

on a side note have you had the plugs done lately? if so minus the machine shop labor ill get you a hell of a deal

[jporter12]

ive been lucky with my fords. and as a tech i love gm's fuck ups hub bearings and leaky intakes all day and i love mopars shitty power steering racks, pinion seals, outer tie rods and the 30k front and rear diff service as well as transfer case and spark plugs. must be why they are goverment owned and ford isnt.

Ad to the list, Chrysler for their awesome transmissions, Ford for their 3 valve 5.4 (WHY????) and all the vehicles that owners neglect.....

[yotaman88210]

Fucked on race day

[wrillo]

Fucked on race day

i like this one. never heard it before either.

[cmh_sprint]

Thanks for all the help and commentary. I was able to find a recommended shop in Marysville that will do the work for $1800. Now I just need to determine if I want to have the work done or dump and run.

['03VstarSH]

To all the Ford bashers on here:

Nothing but love for you.

[Bad324]

Thanks for all the help and commentary. I was able to find a recommended shop in Marysville that will do the work for $1800. Now I just need to determine if I want to have the work done or dump and run.

to determine this I would consider how long you are gonna keep it. From the sound of it you have already dumped a ton of money in it so this is a good jumping off point. IMO I say dump the truck unless you are going to run it til it dies

[shittygsxr]

Thanks for all the help and commentary. I was able to find a recommended shop in Marysville that will do the work for $1800. Now I just need to determine if I want to have the work done or dump and run.

what is the truck worth if you had the work done?

[Dubguy85]

Fix or repair daily

[jblosser]

Ford backward = Driver Returns On Foot

[ninjascott]

If it were me I would find a used junk yard motor and have it thrown in.Seems like the cost is about the same, I bought a 80k mile 5.4 for mine for like 900 paid 500 labor(guy I found on CL) had some stuff done like new plugs n wires and fluids all together it was like 1700. I've since sold the truck to a friend who still has it it has almost 300k on it now did the swap at like 160. Its been my experience with ford motors if they have been overheated they never run right after that. seems as if it does long term damage to the rest of the parts and failure is a lot more likely. Again just my 2 cents