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Ford service technician indicated that my check engine light indicates that cyl #6 has failed. It appears my choices are rebuild the engine for $2000 or go for a new engine for $3000. Any opinions on this? Do I have any other choices? I hate to put this kind of money into the vehicle with 120,000 miles.
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First off, your problem is very likely quite minor so don't panic. But, before I address it, I'd like to address some of the idiots who responded first because people that answer questions purely talking out of their butt really irritate me.What would cause my truck to turn over and fire fine, but not start?
Ringer is a moron. You don't tell someone to just take a spark plug out and hold it to the engine while someonje cranks. Later model HEI vehicles can generate up to 40,000 volts. Don't even think about the injury you can get from such a shock, but even if you're suicidal, think also of what that kind of voltage might do to nearby electricals not to mention the damage to the ignition coil itself.
Motergrad is a numbskull too. You don't go to a shop and ask for new cylinder heads. You diagnose the problem, and then do repairs based on the diagnosis. Even if you're an idiot like moterhead, you would at least think to start with least expensive parts and work up.
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Now, that said, your best advice is from AWDTSI91. It is clear that you have a misfire in the #6 cylinder and in fact your description of the idle and everything substantiates it very strongly. The question is why... and that's why you need a good technician. The causes of misfire can be either from low compression, no or low fuel, no or low spark, improper fuel mixture.... yada yada yada. Basically is can be anything from a busted valve to a bad fuel injector to a bad spark plug or wire and anything in between. Even a vacuum leak (especially at intake manifold) can cause the problem (causes a lean mixture and the cylinder affected by the leak won't fire).
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Take the car to another shop or dealer and I bet a competent mech can diagnose why it's misfiring- and further, I strongly bet it's going to be minor.
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just sell it and buy a BMWdid he indicate a cylinder misfire or what? there is no such code: "cylinder 6 has failed". the code is probably a P0306. which would be a misfire code, which can be fuel, air (compression), or a spark related issue. I'm a mechanic and I would recommend you get a second opinion! an addition I would get cylinder laek down test performed, which brings the cylinder #6 to top dead center and seals the valves. the test will conclude if the valves are sealing or inf the piston rings are worn. also have them put a little bit of oil in the cylinder the second time around to ensure in rings are worn.
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I would bring it to another mechanic,and get another opinion, does it run smooth?maybe its something smallHave a non ford service technician check it out. Probably code is in error and you can just clear code and go. Fords are inheriently unstable and innefficient. Cheap cars have to be poorly made with inferior parts and procedures to be cheap. Union wages have made so called "American" cars pieces of trash. Ford is in danger of going broke because of cheap product at inexpensive prices. Problem is that cheap catches up with you.
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I think your are being taken for a ride by your tech.Take the vehicle to a smaller shop that has a scanner. They should probably be a little more accurate in their diagnosis. Next time ask for the code that they retrieved from the vehicle and post it too, I can tell you what the code means. I think they mean that cyl. 6 is not firing, that doesn't mean you have to replace the engine.
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I would check the spark-plug first, then the wire connections. Pull the plug out completely and hold it to metal while someone turns the engine over. If it sparks, one less problem.98 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel filter?
Cylinder has failed? In what way? Spark plug.... compression? I would have to see that to believe it myself...whats the definition of emergency maintenance?
SOO.......intelliget :does not likes Fords.
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I'm not too far from him.
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beside, is the first time I hear someone gonna change the engine because a faulty spark plug.
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In a 2001? Bull Pucky! and in only ONE cylinder? More Bull Pucky!Losing water, 1976 3/4 ton pick-up?
You have perhaps a bad spark wire, or a spark plug - something that would only affect that one cylinder. No need to buy a whole engine for just that.
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i own a repair shop,and if its got that many miles on it,you might want to consider a good used engine for it,it would be a lot cheaper than having that one fixed or buying a new one,and if you can find a good used one,you could get the engine,and get it installed for under a thousand bucks ,that may be an answer to your problem,and you can get a warranty on a used engine also,i buy a lot of them,and don't have any problems from them at all,good luck,i hope this help,s.Dealers are a rip off....Go to a reputable small shop mechanic and tell them you need a set of heads put on it. Its cheaper and 120 miles arent alot really.
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