rebuild

[smuddog]

Anybody have any info on rebuilding an '01 d-max, thinking of doing it myself. Mainly want to know where a kit is and how much it is, along with any genius opinion anyone might have, thank you

[Duramaster]

First answer this, why are you rebuilding?

[smuddog]

I've got 230,000 miles, and it's still running strong, but I'm just curious because I plan on having it for a while and would like to know anything anybody knows about rebuild kits.

[DmaxMaverick]

Welcome aboard!

You can rebuild, but....

Save yourself a bunch of hassle, time and money, and plan on a take-out from a wreck. It's just too easy, compared to an overhaul. They go through Ebay all the time for less than 6K, complete. Watch for one, and snag it when it's convenient (like not when you really need it). Preserve and store it, and it's only a weekend job to swap it out when the time comes. When you figure the time and expense involved, it'll cost less than 1/2 of an overhaul, with fewer surprises.

[More Power]

I've got 230,000 miles, and it's still running strong, but I'm just curious because I plan on having it for a while and would like to know anything anybody knows about rebuild kits.

Barring abuse (racing, etc) I'd bet the engine will live for much longer than you think. As long as the engine still starts, runs and performs normally, I'd not think much about a rebuild.

Jim

[SoTxPollock]

I've done that , bought a spare engine, knowing one day I would need it for my old truck, guess what its still sitting where I put it back in 84.
You know if you change the fluids regularly and filters, its just really hard to wear one out.