As most of you know I picked up a silver 04 in non running condition. I finally got rolling on it this weekend. Here are the pics of the current state of the truck and I will update as I move forward. I decided to remove the engine and transmission so everything can be inspected so the new owner will know exactly what they are getting.
Pulled the transmission first which I now have down to a science and can have it on the ground in under an hour.
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Clutch is in decent shape but will be replaced with a new one.
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With the transmission out we found the rear main seal had been leaking for quite some time, also found a flywheel bolt snapped off in the crank.
Inner fenders removed, exhaust manifolds off, A/C system evacuated, radiator drained and everything removed from in front of the engine. It's time to rip it out of there.![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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Engine disassembly started shortly after removal and for 92k miles, this engine was very clean inside!!
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The only damage was to the cylinder wall where the valve seat dropped in this picture:
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After removing and disassembling the engine I took a ride to Long Island and met with yelofvrsrt10 and took the rest of the blocks he is willing to part with off of his hands.
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Pulled the transmission first which I now have down to a science and can have it on the ground in under an hour.
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Clutch is in decent shape but will be replaced with a new one.
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With the transmission out we found the rear main seal had been leaking for quite some time, also found a flywheel bolt snapped off in the crank.
Inner fenders removed, exhaust manifolds off, A/C system evacuated, radiator drained and everything removed from in front of the engine. It's time to rip it out of there.
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Engine disassembly started shortly after removal and for 92k miles, this engine was very clean inside!!
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The only damage was to the cylinder wall where the valve seat dropped in this picture:
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After removing and disassembling the engine I took a ride to Long Island and met with yelofvrsrt10 and took the rest of the blocks he is willing to part with off of his hands.
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