That sounds about right for the timing job, they really suck to do. I was quoted about the same on a 4.6 3V. It can be quicker to swap a new block in.
From the reports of folks here that have test driven or received theirs, yes. If I had too solely depend on a Motor Trend, or Car & Driver review, no.
I was gonna say that but I wasnt sure on the price. Anything that comes as a crate motor through Ford Racing is good for me.
Yah I guess the layman is the best avenue. They know better.
Damn son, do you know any laymen that have done heart surgery?
Heart surgery has so many similarities to mechanical engineering! Oh wait
I went for the 2.3 because I’m not viewing my Bronco as a performance vehicle. I’ve said this before, when I want power I drive my B58. An automatic was more important to me as well, even though I love manuals, just not so much fun in the Bay Area traffic.Has anyone noticed that there have been zillions of threads started by someone who is choosing or being forced into the 2.3L by way of their budget or other options (such as the manual), looking for validation that it may actually be the “better” engine choice?
Yet, I can’t seem to find many (or any?) created by someone choosing the 2.7 seeking any community validation for their choice.
Interesting… we’ve discovered a new psychological complex that forms when selecting the smaller, cheaper, and less powerful engine that is offered in a vehicle. One that causes the extreme need for external validation. Rest easy 2.3ers, us 2.7ers aren’t judging you. We’re all in the Bronco family. Hell, even the 2.0ers and 1.5ers in the Sports are part of the family!
I wouldn‘t go to a dealership for non-warranty work in the best of times, but I bet right now they‘re milking customers like never before in the service department since they have no way to make money on auto sales given their low inventories.
Ouch. That's what scares me away from newer vehicles. I replaced the timing belt on one of my older cars three times, at the recommended service intervals, as we got 220,000 miles out of that motor. Cost me maybe $40 each and several hours of my time.
Its all pipes!
I'm with ya on the Bronco not being a race car. But I still dont get what about traffic makes people dislike manuals. With an auto you have to hold the brake pedal to keep from moving forward or bein in and out of park as much as you would be shifting a MT. Also if really bored revving your engine or doing 10ft long burnouts can be entertaining. That and the fact that you dont even have to fully engage the clutch to move the 5ft. Just a quick slip and your forward. Also with the 7spd much like the days of granny gear just leave a gap put it in C and move at a snails pace. Really the worst thing for me in traffic is holding the damn brake pedal or having to go in and out of park.
I bought a 93 ZJ(first year) back in 2016 paid $1500 and still havent hit $3000 total. 260,000 miles, only 2 windows work, and no a/c plus its flex sealed to stop the leaks. but it starts everytime and rides comfy enough. Its the 3rd newest vehicle I've ever owned. the other 2 were 96 Fords with 351s. I too am worried about dealing with a newer vehicle. Atleast with my current ones there is always the ability to stab a 1 wire dizzy in it and swap manifolds for a carb or aftermarket efi. $1500 max to get it running if the sensors all betray me.
You don’t have to use Park, Neutral is only one click away. Anyway, I think people know from their own experiences the pros and cons of each.
Well, it's funny, because no one wants to do the damn job (not even the dealership). However, I knew that they would at least give me an estimate I could use as a baseline.
Around 50% of a dealerships profit comes from the service and parts dept anyway. That and sales add ons.
I s'pose you also subscribe to the theory that smaller engines won't last making that kinda power....?
