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1990 4.0L rebuild

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Old Nov 5, 2010
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Icon9 1990 4.0L rebuild

Is it worth get a 1990 4.0L rebuilt or just send it to the scrap pile?
 
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depends on what kinda rebuild, just reconditioning? or everything? also what shape is it in now?
 
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It needs top end reconditioned. Has a bad knock after speeds of 60+.
So meaning hydrolic roller lifters and valves need replaced.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010
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If you like the truck go ahead and refresh the top end and be happy. If not sell it...but dont scrap it.
 
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