My 1997 FZFE developed a knock last Friday on my way home from work. The odd thing to me is that it did not have any audible precursors (at least none that I picked up on). The truck lost power three times within a mile of the house. The knock now starts at initial start up and is very obvious, but, within a few seconds it gets quieter and only a slight ticking noise is noticeable - which appears to be coming from the bottom end of the motor.
I’m planning on sending off an oil analysis, but, I had a friend who is pretty knowledgable on engines take a look and he felt pretty confident it is a rod bearing.
If I can figure out the file attachments on here I’ll add a video for the audible reference.
It has 257k on what I believe to be the original motor. It has a leak from either the front main seal, timing chain cover, or both. I Was planning on diving into changing those but with it being my daily driver and no back up I hadn’t had the time yet. Oil changes were done on regular intervals. After reading on here about folks running T6 rotella I recently switched over to it (2k ago) and this seemed to slow the leak from the front seals.
I Don’t know if I should just cut my losses and sell as is or try to do an engine refurb, engine swap, etc.
I have the space to do the work but lack the knowledge and time (unless I find another daily driver while the project is underway)..then it becomes a learn as you go project.
Swapping out with a “new” FZFE seems the most economical (other than parking it and never touching it again haha) but if I have to replace the motor then it seems like a shame to pass up an opportunity to put something else in it with a little more power (if I can afford it)
What would you all do?
I’m planning on sending off an oil analysis, but, I had a friend who is pretty knowledgable on engines take a look and he felt pretty confident it is a rod bearing.
If I can figure out the file attachments on here I’ll add a video for the audible reference.
It has 257k on what I believe to be the original motor. It has a leak from either the front main seal, timing chain cover, or both. I Was planning on diving into changing those but with it being my daily driver and no back up I hadn’t had the time yet. Oil changes were done on regular intervals. After reading on here about folks running T6 rotella I recently switched over to it (2k ago) and this seemed to slow the leak from the front seals.
I Don’t know if I should just cut my losses and sell as is or try to do an engine refurb, engine swap, etc.
I have the space to do the work but lack the knowledge and time (unless I find another daily driver while the project is underway)..then it becomes a learn as you go project.
Swapping out with a “new” FZFE seems the most economical (other than parking it and never touching it again haha) but if I have to replace the motor then it seems like a shame to pass up an opportunity to put something else in it with a little more power (if I can afford it)
What would you all do?
