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mam4.6 12-01-2013 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by x5Alpine (Post 967121)
I cruise at those rpm's almost every weekend from Reno to san fran, no worries... and why was the engine rebuilt?

Sorry, I didn't use the right wording there, I actually had a used motor put in, it had 95k on it. The owner before me just had the chain guides replaced, and didn't clean out the oil pan. Last time I did interstate driving, all the little plastic pieces were sucked up against the little filter in the pan, thus blocking the oil flow, so I spun the crankshaft bearings, ruined the crankshaft, and scratched the cylinder walls. So I located another motor in WI from Diamond Auto Parts, (they are actually parting out a grey 4.6) and got it shipped in and installed. Now I'm just trying to make sure I take care of this motor, as I never want to do that again..!

mam4.6 12-01-2013 04:06 PM

Thanks for all the input, that'll be one less thing to worry about when I travel..!

mferek 12-01-2013 04:34 PM

just stay on top of the oil changes


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