Hello all, first I would like to say I am on here for a friend. He has a 98 SHO and at 130,000mi the camshaft took a crap and stopped his baby from running. I started to take the head off but it became greatly crowded in the engine bay. I realize he would most likley need a total rebuild. How much in parts would it cost to rebuild the motor or should I just buy a used motor and replace the whole thing. All input appriciated. Josh
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Assuming the pistons aren't damaged getting a used head is the way to go. You will need to adjust the valves and get all the cams welded. Head gaskets are about $160 each.
Taking the timing chain off in the car is quite the challenge. Much easier when the drivetrain is removed.
Taking the timing chain off in the car is quite the challenge. Much easier when the drivetrain is removed.
ThatShoGuy
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look on ebay i got a used short block for $260 shipped and got gaskets for 355(head and head bolts) got arouind $700 into the car..
or on ebay also ther is new ford shortblocks going for $450 or so up to $999.99 and these are brand new FORD short blocks..
but if your heads are messed up also then your gonna need thos also and im sure you could get ahold of ray (@ midnightauto) and get some heads i did get mine rebuilt after cam failure but that costed me around 1000$ for both.. full rebuilds..
or on ebay also ther is new ford shortblocks going for $450 or so up to $999.99 and these are brand new FORD short blocks..
but if your heads are messed up also then your gonna need thos also and im sure you could get ahold of ray (@ midnightauto) and get some heads i did get mine rebuilt after cam failure but that costed me around 1000$ for both.. full rebuilds..
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