crank pulley problems

[thedjjack]

buy it and swap an engine in??? $few hundred dollar truck for ya

[nxski]

You want to buy it? We were quoted $2000 to swap the engine. Considering it has a new radiator, new tires, and a lot of other work done to it It's hard to say what the best option is.

[thedjjack]

No time anymore...however engine swaps are easy (did my first when I was 15).....

Mark everything, unplug, drain fluids, disconnect everything, lift with hoist...really is easy...reverse

Just need to find the same engine in something else (use the injector system off this truck) and done

[nxski]

If it was my truck I would do that, this is a different story though. We're going to meet up Monday and work out sone options.

[jessef]

The engine is a 6G72

what's the hold up ? You have a LOT of north american vehicles to pull an engine from.

List below:

This would be your cheapest bet : 1987–2000 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager

1990–2001 Mitsubishi GTO (aka Mitsubishi 3000GT, Dodge Stealth)
1989–1995 Plymouth Acclaim/Dodge Spirit/Chrysler Saratoga
1987–2000 Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager
1990–1993 Dodge Ram 50
1988–1993 Dodge Dynasty
1988–1990 Dodge Raider
1991-1996 Dodge Stealth
1990–1995 Chrysler LeBaron
1990–1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
1988–1989 Chrysler New Yorker
1995–2001 Dodge Stratus
1990–1993 Dodge Daytona
1992–1994 Dodge Shadow ES
1992–1994 Plymouth Duster
1986-1992 Mitsubishi Debonair
2000–2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1999–2003 Mitsubishi Galant
1988-1990 Mitsubishi Sigma
1990–1998 Hyundai Sonata
2001–2005 Dodge Stratus/Chrysler Sebring Coupe
1990–2002 Mitsubishi Diamante
1991–1996 Mitsubishi Verada (Australia)
1993–2001 Mitsubishi Magna (Australia)
1990–2006 Mitsubishi L200
1990–1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
1988–1997 Mitsubishi Pajero (aka Montero/Shogun) (Japanese and Middle East markets)
1997–present Mitsubishi Challenger (aka Montero Sport)
1994-2007 Mitsubishi L400(aka Space Gear)

[nxski]

Yes, that's the list I sent the mechanic, he's looking for an engine right now. For some reason he couldn't figure that out himself. Either way, I think my uncle is leaning towards scrapping the truck and getting another one. I'm not sure that it would be the most economical solution but it's up to him.

[thedjjack]

Offer you boss a few hundred for it already and then get out to Arnold's and get my engine hoist already.

Half the day has gone by already...get it fixed already! You could have been driving it already!

[nxski]

I don't want a truck! I'll give that to him as an option though. Although factoring in towing costs, time, etc it's probably not going to save him much to take it out there.

[thedjjack]

Buy it, fix it, sell it, pocket $$$???

[nxski]

I'm still not sure that it would be worth it. $1000 for the engine, $500 for the truck, $400 for towing, $180 for lost work, sell for $2500 = a hassle and not much profit margin.

[thedjjack]

Engine should cost $300 max did you see the list, tow cash no rush $100. Do you work 7 days a week? Another $200.00 consumables.

Is there a Turbo Option for that motor??

[nxski]

Where can you get one for $300? Yes, I do work 7 days a week. I think there's a 3.5 Turbo option actually that will drop in.

[thedjjack]

shop around you should be able to get a whole motor if not a whole truck/car for that price...

Pick a part or craigslist....look for low mileage accident

If you talk to a wrecker negotiate.. $1000 is way too much unless it is a rare motor....it is not

[nxski]

I'll see what the plan is on Monday and then look into that. Thanks