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jch
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Apr 17, 2011, 10:55 AM

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2000
Ford F-150
4 WD
8 cylinder

My son was driving the truck. It stalled at a stop sign and wouldn't start. Had it towed to a garage. They're saying it needs a new engine. A used one is $4,500, re-manufactured $6,000. They tried turning the crankshaft manually and it wouldn't budge.

Don't know what to do.

Hammer Time
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Apr 17, 2011, 11:54 AM

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You don't have a bunch of options. You either put a new motor in your car or you trade it for new car.

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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 18, 2011, 11:15 AM

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Yikes! No oil or oil pump --- doesn't matter it by your description seized. NFG for whole engine. Ask around for a less expensive replacement or give up on the thing. Suks - sorry to hear of this,

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Apr 18, 2011, 11:36 AM

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Be absolutly sure on the diagnosis. Was the serpentine belt removed when trying to turn engine. A/c , p/s , alt or w/p could have failed. Was plugs pulled and engine tried, Water from intake gasket into cylinders can cause hydro lock. With whats at stake its worth asking about.

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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 18, 2011, 11:41 AM

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Awesome RT - that's why you make the big bucks here

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