think i can still save it?

[LoudnLifted88]

I read about y'all doing your own work all the time, but this is what, motor #37? How many times have you had that thing out? It may be time to consider professional work with a warranty.

never had this motor out its my 88 that i keep changin motors all the time

 

[ChrisAU]

never had this motor out its my 88 that i keep changin motors all the time

Oh ok I gotcha.

 

[LoudnLifted88]

Oh ok I gotcha.

yeah the only think i did to this motor was the intake gaskets and nothing go in the base when i did that

 

[96-1500]

I wouldn't put any money into a 305 IMO. If you can do the job for $250, I would be impressed, but honestly it could also be $250 wasted completely. I can't speak for your financial situation, and I agree that 1800 for a used vortec is ridiculous. You would be a fool to pay that much for a motor. Buy a whole truck for that.

If it was me, and you couldn't find any engine (or parts truck) any cheaper and didn't have enough money to spring for a crate 350, I would really seriously consider just buying another truck. Your frame is already a problem, correct? Sounds very similar to my situation this past fall. Had a truck I sank a lot of money into, with a bad frame, and then the motor started knocking.
I parked it and bought my 3/4 ton for $1200 complete, on the road. Kept my old one for parts. Best decision I made.

Just my 2 cents. I understand if money is tight, but I would really consider my options before putting any money into that engine. Hopefully you get 'er sorted out man.

 

[low4x4]

if its a 4x4 ...drop the front axle and pan do a bearing swap in a afternoon....been there, done that, and its not a big deal...there is no motor pulling drama...

 

[LoudnLifted88]

I wouldn't put any money into a 305 IMO. If you can do the job for $250, I would be impressed, but honestly it could also be $250 wasted completely. I can't speak for your financial situation, and I agree that 1800 for a used vortec is ridiculous. You would be a fool to pay that much for a motor. Buy a whole truck for that.

If it was me, and you couldn't find any engine (or parts truck) any cheaper and didn't have enough money to spring for a crate 350, I would really seriously consider just buying another truck. Your frame is already a problem, correct? Sounds very similar to my situation this past fall. Had a truck I sank a lot of money into, with a bad frame, and then the motor started knocking.
I parked it and bought my 3/4 ton for $1200 complete, on the road. Kept my old one for parts. Best decision I made.

Just my 2 cents. I understand if money is tight, but I would really consider my options before putting any money into that engine. Hopefully you get 'er sorted out man.

im workin on making the money to buy another truck... tuff without a job i may have got my mt classic 2 sold for 300 bucks thursday so now i just need to sell my tires and maybe some other parts and i can pick up this http://maine.craigslist.org/cto/3643495009.html

 

[LoudnLifted88]

if its a 4x4 ...drop the front axle and pan do a bearing swap in a afternoon....been there, done that, and its not a big deal...there is no motor pulling drama...

thought about it but ive pretty much decided at this time that im not gonna fix it

 

[TylerZ281500]

wanna sell your tow mirrors?

 

[thz71]

wanna sell your tow mirrors?

im guessin hell put those on his new truck

 

[LoudnLifted88]

i am planning on sellin them at somepoint but im not sure when i wanna buy some mirrors with the markers in the side