would you do it....possibly?

[Daveyj]

Looking at a 98 eb 5.4l. Owner said it blew a plug. They tried fixing it but now the plug is not all the way in and they can't get it out now. Has 243,000 miles. Haven't seen it in person yet as it's about 2 hours away. I think I can pick it up for around $800
Exterior looks to be in good shape. Driver's seat I
Is torn and armrests look bad. Rest looks like it needs a good cleaning.

Would you go check it out?

 

[stamp11127]

Look at your costs to go look at it. If you buy it how are you getting it back home? Trailer or drive it? I wouldn't offer more than 500 when they are dirty. Shows the level of maintanence under the current owner.

 

[Daveyj]

I'll try and get some pictures up.

 

[Daveyj]

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[Daveyj]

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but these links will get you to the photos.


Truck6_zpsdqlhjocx.jpg Photo by daveyj2 | Photobucket

Truck_zpspmtxgdyp.jpg Photo by daveyj2 | Photobucket

Truck 4_zpsvqlei7kr.jpg Photo by daveyj2 | Photobucket

Truck 3_zpsaszhhvoq.jpg Photo by daveyj2 | Photobucket

Truck 1_zpsgslz8b98.jpg Photo by daveyj2 | Photobucket

 

[stamp11127]

Body looks decent in the pics, is it lifted or 4wd? Any chance of getting pics of the engine bay?
What are your mechanical abilities and tools available? Are you able to do a proper engine/transmission rebuild?

 

[Daveyj]

Body looks decent in the pics, is it lifted or 4wd? Any chance of getting pics of the engine bay?
What are your mechanical abilities and tools available? Are you able to do a proper engine/transmission rebuild?

No lift. It is 4x4. I've got all the basic mechanics tools. I could put a motor together with a good manual, but I've never attempted a transmission. I'll have to ask about a picture of the engine bay.

 

[stamp11127]

There are 3 sizes of inserts for fixing the blown plug problem, so I have been told. I would find out what they used on the head and why they can't get the plug out. If they used stud and bearing mount on the insert it is possible that it is on the spark plug also. Removing the insert may damage the head more.

How much work & money do you plan on investing in it should you get it?

 

[98EXPnSRQ]

Here's a good review of the kits:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmYfg8D_SxY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzdVqjzIokU