[Shotimes] :-(

[Paul L Fisher]

If it's just a rod knock, it is an 8 hour job to change the rod bearings
assuming you have the tools and you don't have to pull the motor.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 167K Build date 11/18/1992
- K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back, Holley
190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30
oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
'00 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0L V8 AWD Oxford White Clearcoat 34K Build date
11/19/1999
- Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 oil, K&N Fuel Injection Performance Kit

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Dugas" <mad@phobia.net>
>
>
> > Took my car down to the local mechanic today to diagnose the knocking,
> > to ensure it was indeed something motor related... Mechanic says I have
> > a rod about ready to let go...
> >
> > So, I guess its motor time.  I've submitted a request on Al's web site,
> > as well as poked around my area... No real impressive deals.
> >
> > What should I expect to pay to have a motor swapped out?  Is it
something
> > I can do without too much difficulty if I can secure an engine hoist and
> > some shop space?
> >
> > Thanks...
> >
> > -Mike
> >  '92 MTX
> >  Marietta, GA