Ouch........ That hurts.

How much would it be to just toss in a different motor??

 

Looked online this morning and they range from 3000 to 6000......
Gonna head to my local shop in a few and see what they would charge. Got to be cheaper than a dealer..
On a side note, I just made first payment on truck yesterday...... 🤣

 

Did you buy it from a private individual, or a dealer? If you got it from a dealer, I would be tempted to attempt to get my money back.....

 

From a used car dealer. Truck sold as is. They will not help. And lemon laws only apply to new vehicles.

 

Well that sucks.

Good luck with it, and let us know what ya decide to do.

 

Local shop, who I know very well and trust 100% said they could do it for 3500. So probably gonna go that route.....

 

I would delete the mds crap myself, that the stuff that caused the failure in the first place. My 2016 makes a lifter rattle for 10 seconds, drive me crazy. I would also investigate to see if you have any broken exhaust bolts, as that one is common failure as well.
You could probably find another used engine and replace.
https://www.amsracing.net/collection...ds-delete-kits