Scotty, my 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L V6 4wd automatic transmission with approx 310,000 miles is running really rough, engine misfire, lacks power. Local tech diagnosed #3 cylinder bad valve, no compression, bad plug wires. Starting cost is $2252.00 to service 1 cylinder head, not counting machine shop charges. Starter replaced last October, automatic transmission rebuilt almost 2 years ago. Minor body damage (deer collision) and rust. Drove good until now. Owned since 2004 with complete service record. Requesting advice on how to get the most out of what remains. Don't really have the means to part it out myself. KBB.com values it at $271.00 trade and $1613.00 private party. Have very few contacts to consult, so decided to start with you. Thanks in advance.
A suggestion was to donate and get a tax write off. Thank you. Another thought was to consult techs at either the tech's garage or the transmission shop if they know someone willing to possibly part it out. Or find another engine for it.
If the thing was in great condition with that rebuilt transmission, and being a 4X4 you could justify putting a rebuilt engine into it.
You'd NEVER do a Top End job on a motor with over 300,000 miles on it.
But you have rust and collision damage.
I'd try to advertise the freshly rebuilt transmission for 1/2 of what you paid for it with the condition that they have to take the vehicle too.
you're gonna put more into it than the truck is worth.
