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Originally Posted by Bill M
Need help please, and Thanks in advance. My 2007 FE83, E70 4.8i is at 154K miles, timing chains and guides at their maximum wear point (serious rattling when warmed up). Blue smoke from exhaust after long idle, Valve Stem Seals. I live in northern Virginia. . Should I replace engine with salvage yard version and fix the VSS and VCGs/Chains or fix original engine in the vehicle. Local shops not much interested either way. Any recommendations/referrals is most appreciated. Thanks.
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Any interest in doing it yourself? I haven’t had to do the chain but I’m about to do the VSS myself. I can connect you to a guy that rents the AGA tools. I figure you might as well try it yourself if you have the time. If you mess something up then you can always go the replacement engine route. If you do get a replacement engine you will still want to reseal it before installing it. I do know a guy that does VSS in North Carolina at the private mechanic going rate.
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