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Picture pretty much sums it up. Thats when we were almost out - I didn't get a picture while it was in the 4 ft deep stuff.

Both the engine and tranny took in water. Mechanic flushed out the tranny and found there to be a ton of water.

Engine I've been told spun a bearing which is why it isn't keeping oil pressure.

Been told its a $2500 fix to have a used engine dropped in.

Don't think I'm gonna drop $2500 into the truck, I may end up buying something smaller and more fuel efficient like a Civic. Most of my driving is between work these days.

I'll keep you guys posted.

That sucks but ive been there and done that....fortunately I didn't kill anything. just got to take all of the precautions necessary when playing in deep water(move computer higher, axle vents, as well as engine intake or switch to electric fans with a shut off switch

After speaking to a couple people who know their way with cars I was told I'd be best to buy a master rebuild kit since the engine has such low mileage (61,000 kms or 39,000 miles).

What is everyone's opinion on this? I'd have help from my neighbour who is a mechanic and a friend who knows these magnum engines.

Might as well rebuild it with that little bit of miles on it.

How hard was you revving it when she drank the water. You may have a bent rod.

Damn, that looks like a pretty good mud hole.

I'd fix it if I were you. It's a nice looking truck and you can't replace it with something as nice for what it would cost you to fix it. Yeah, it was an expensive trip, but you gotta pay to play, right? :D

Good luck with it.

Now when it comes to the whole internals of the engine and tranny I'm no expert. I'm more of a backyard mechanic.

My mechanic simply said it "spun a bearing" which is why I was reading no oil pressure. My friend asked if it was a crankshaft bearing and I assumed thats what my mechanic meant but I'll clarify it with him tomorrow.

86JEEP,

If it was indeed a bent rod I'm assuming that would be much more work involved on top of a master rebuild kit, yes?

I found this kit on RockAuto for $400 - http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...532&cc=1384590

And it comes with the oil pump and timing belt kit, from what I can tell this is what I would need to fix my issue. Anyone have experience with this and can help me determine if this is what I need?

Thanks

If you spun a bearing, there's a good chance you damaged the crankshaft. It's not that big of a deal to replace a crankshaft, but you're starting to get to the point where you'd be better off buying a used or remanufactured engine. If you have mechanic friends to help you, it's not a super difficult job to replace the engine yourself.

They are telling me its better to buy a rebuild kit because the engine has such low mileage. If I put in a used or remanufactured engine with tree times the mileage Id be killing the value.

A remanufactured engine is considered to have zero miles. I would think that would actually increase the value. And while I'm certainly NOT condoning dishonesty, a used engine only makes a difference if you mention it to a potential buyer.