Hi Everyone!
I purchased a 98 Expedition XLT with the 4.7L from my neighbor for a smoking good deal. He was the original owner and kept it in his garage the entire time. It has 90K miles and was cared for. He stopped driving it regularly about 10 years ago and also stopped maintaining it. He only put 1000 miles a year on it over the last 10 years. The truck is in good overall condition. Its exterior is in near showroom condition. The interior is like new and everything works.
My mechanic is recommending changing all fluids, new spark plugs, drive belt, fuel injection cleaning, replacing shocks, new tires, replacing a seal on the transfer case, leaking oil cooler lines, and some front-end components. The grand total is around $4600.
Should it stay or should it go?
Would you invest this amount of money into a 98?
If I do keep it, what is the largest tire that will fit on 16-inch rims?
I want to put skid plates on the underside. However, I can't seem to find any aftermarket or OEM.
How long do the timing chains last in the 4.7L?
I enjoy the community this forum provides. Thanks for the help.
I purchased a 98 Expedition XLT with the 4.7L from my neighbor for a smoking good deal. He was the original owner and kept it in his garage the entire time. It has 90K miles and was cared for. He stopped driving it regularly about 10 years ago and also stopped maintaining it. He only put 1000 miles a year on it over the last 10 years. The truck is in good overall condition. Its exterior is in near showroom condition. The interior is like new and everything works.
My mechanic is recommending changing all fluids, new spark plugs, drive belt, fuel injection cleaning, replacing shocks, new tires, replacing a seal on the transfer case, leaking oil cooler lines, and some front-end components. The grand total is around $4600.
Should it stay or should it go?
Would you invest this amount of money into a 98?
If I do keep it, what is the largest tire that will fit on 16-inch rims?
I want to put skid plates on the underside. However, I can't seem to find any aftermarket or OEM.
How long do the timing chains last in the 4.7L?
I enjoy the community this forum provides. Thanks for the help.