piston rings
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piston rings
Quick question. I'm burning a lot of oil. Say a quart every 200 miles. I know my plenum plate gasket is bad, I have everything ordered for that repair as well as head gaskets, valve seals, etc.... if after I repair all these and find my piston rings are bad; am I going to have to remove the engine from the truck or can I do the rings without removing the engine... also next payday I'm doing getting front and rear main seals, rod bearing, main bearings (if I can without removing the engine), and new oil pump. My only concern is removing the engine, I just don't have time or cherry picker.
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At almost 20 years old and based upon your description, I'd be inclined to lean towards either a rebuild or finding another 5.9 motor in decent shape and lower mileage to swap out your old motor with. You can purchase a used cherry picker on craigslist, rent one from a tool rental place or purchase a new one at places like Harbor Freight Tools - engine hoists have come way down in price over the years. You will need a location to perform your repairs, preferable a garage.
For example, a few years ago, I found a used 5.9 motor on craigslist for $400. Before I swapped it into my truck, I installed a new high volume oil pump, used Milodon deep oil pan, new water pump, plenum repair kit, double roller timing chain and gear set, distributor cap and rotor, new plugs and wires and installed it into the truck. Still riding that same motor today.
For example, a few years ago, I found a used 5.9 motor on craigslist for $400. Before I swapped it into my truck, I installed a new high volume oil pump, used Milodon deep oil pan, new water pump, plenum repair kit, double roller timing chain and gear set, distributor cap and rotor, new plugs and wires and installed it into the truck. Still riding that same motor today.
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You are going to be most of the way there already. With the heads and oil pan off, it's just unbolt the rod caps, and push the pistons out. Keep track of which hole they go in, and what cap goes with which rod. That is IMPORTANT.
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At almost 20 years old and based upon your description, I'd be inclined to lean towards either a rebuild or finding another 5.9 motor in decent shape and lower mileage to swap out your old motor with. You can purchase a used cherry picker on craigslist, rent one from a tool rental place or purchase a new one at places like Harbor Freight Tools - engine hoists have come way down in price over the years. You will need a location to perform your repairs, preferable a garage.
For example, a few years ago, I found a used 5.9 motor on craigslist for $400. Before I swapped it into my truck, I installed a new high volume oil pump, used Milodon deep oil pan, new water pump, plenum repair kit, double roller timing chain and gear set, distributor cap and rotor, new plugs and wires and installed it into the truck. Still riding that same motor today.
For example, a few years ago, I found a used 5.9 motor on craigslist for $400. Before I swapped it into my truck, I installed a new high volume oil pump, used Milodon deep oil pan, new water pump, plenum repair kit, double roller timing chain and gear set, distributor cap and rotor, new plugs and wires and installed it into the truck. Still riding that same motor today.