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Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 10:43:50 AM    TruckinDodge   Posts: 36 Joined: 1/20/2008 From: Billings MT Status: offline Hi All I have a problem I pulled my oil pan to change the oil pump and replace it but found the bottom full of copper shavings so I have decided to replace the engine with a used one until I can rebuild the origanal. I need to know if I can use one from a 94 Dakota I know that there will be somethings to change over but I foung a pretty good deal on the engine. Thanks for all the help! Here's a link for the engine I want to get http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310048572730 < Message edited by TruckinDodge -- 5/14/2008 11:45:22 AM > _____________________________ 96 Dodge 1500 4X4 5.2 Flowmaster Exhaust 99 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 Remote start and lock Post #: 1

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 12:15:02 PM    Blaydrnnnr Posts: 208 Joined: 2/16/2008 From: Roanoke, VA Status: offline Yes, that motor will change over. I think the add says its a 96..not a 94....I'd love to know what the shavings were... rod or crank bearings? _____________________________ 1997 1500 5.9L Fastman 52MM Modded Keg Mopar Round AC, Valve Covers HS 1.7RR's Rhoades Lifters JP Performance Timing Gibson headers Magna flo Cat Flowmaster 40 KC Lites (in reply to TruckinDodge) Post #: 2

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 12:21:47 PM    TruckinDodge   Posts: 36 Joined: 1/20/2008 From: Billings MT Status: offline Thank You   Very Much     I will post here as soon as I can pull it apart I'm praying that it will keep getting me to and from work until this engine arrives. I have some time off at the end of the month so I will swap out the engine then and start my rebuild. By then I should have had time to put pictures up here. Chuck _____________________________ 96 Dodge 1500 4X4 5.2 Flowmaster Exhaust 99 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 Remote start and lock (in reply to Blaydrnnnr) Post #: 3

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 12:34:43 PM    Blaydrnnnr Posts: 208 Joined: 2/16/2008 From: Roanoke, VA Status: offline Oh... by the way.. your truck have an EGR??? The motor for sale doesnt.. _____________________________ 1997 1500 5.9L Fastman 52MM Modded Keg Mopar Round AC, Valve Covers HS 1.7RR's Rhoades Lifters JP Performance Timing Gibson headers Magna flo Cat Flowmaster 40 KC Lites (in reply to TruckinDodge) Post #: 4

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 1:36:13 PM    turkeyhunter1962 Posts: 969 Joined: 5/16/2006 From: Belle Plaine, Minnesota Status: offline Use the new short block and heads and re-attach all of your original bolt-ons if your concerned about the EGR valve. You could buy a used 360 from Craigslist http://montana.craigslist.org/pts/652076273.html for $200 if it's a Magnum motor and do the same thing. It's only $200 and already in Montana. It should bolt right up in your truck. _____________________________ 01 4X4 1500 Ext Cab Perf. 360,Dr.Evil-Pure Evil Tran/TC MSD6a IGN,Blast2,8mm wires Mopar round filter,3923's,Fastman 50 Flowmaster II,HS 1.6 RR APS Plenum,Cer Edelbrock Hdr http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2616731 (in reply to TruckinDodge) Post #: 5

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 1:56:56 PM    Blaydrnnnr Posts: 208 Joined: 2/16/2008 From: Roanoke, VA Status: offline +1!!! _____________________________ 1997 1500 5.9L Fastman 52MM Modded Keg Mopar Round AC, Valve Covers HS 1.7RR's Rhoades Lifters JP Performance Timing Gibson headers Magna flo Cat Flowmaster 40 KC Lites (in reply to turkeyhunter1962) Post #: 6

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/14/2008 9:15:24 PM    TruckinDodge   Posts: 36 Joined: 1/20/2008 From: Billings MT Status: offline Thanks again guy's           I (the geek of the family) didn't even think to look at craigs list. But that is a 360 and 400 miles away one way. The  engine on Ebay I can have compression tested before it is  shipped. I may still give that a try I was thinking of going with a larger engine but  this truck is for the wife. When it's very depenable (not that it has left me stranded yet).  I think i will stick with the ebay or I may call this other guy  in WY that is much closer. I do not have an EGR which really blows me away since I got this truck in CA.       I really want to thank you all again you all are great for those of us on the fence and need to check our facts. Chuck              _____________________________ 96 Dodge 1500 4X4 5.2 Flowmaster Exhaust 99 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 Remote start and lock (in reply to Blaydrnnnr) Post #: 7

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/15/2008 6:43:04 AM    turkeyhunter1962 Posts: 969 Joined: 5/16/2006 From: Belle Plaine, Minnesota Status: offline Based on the mileage you stated from Ravalli, I am guessing that you are somewhere near Billings. I did a search on www.car-parts.com and found several other 318's but most are in the Helena and Missoula areas. However, there is a 360 available right in Billings: 1994 Engine Dodge Truck 1500 5.9L (8-360, VIN 'Z')-145K 130-140K-145K 145,000 A TD13 $450 Dietz Auto and Truck Salvage USA-MT(Billings) Request_Quote 1-800-573-4389 Request_Insurance_Quote Might be the cheapest way of doing it. All you need is the 360 flexplate and crankshaft damper (Which you can have included in the engine purchase) and it's a direct swap. The engine will run on the 318 computer, but you can also pick up a 360 computer for your 96 from these guys and have it shipped: 1996 Engine Computer Dodge Truck 1500 Series WHITE,SLT,5.9,AT,4x4   B P70825 $100 Premium Auto Parts, Inc. USA-UT(Salt-Lake City) E-mail 1-866-582-2622 _____________________________ 01 4X4 1500 Ext Cab Perf. 360,Dr.Evil-Pure Evil Tran/TC MSD6a IGN,Blast2,8mm wires Mopar round filter,3923's,Fastman 50 Flowmaster II,HS 1.6 RR APS Plenum,Cer Edelbrock Hdr http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2616731 (in reply to TruckinDodge) Post #: 8

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/15/2008 9:39:36 PM    TruckinDodge   Posts: 36 Joined: 1/20/2008 From: Billings MT Status: offline Thank you very much once again TurkeyHunter   That never fails I need to refine my search methods I called all the local junk yards including Dietz (they are a block away) on Monday and got nothing but sorry we can try to find one for you. I just wanted to find my own after hearing that. Then the wife call me this morning to inform me that my engine was on it's way. The company on ebay had called and said that the engine would work and like a good girl (I could kill her sometimes) she sucked it up. We hadn't talked so she thought that was the best chance. At least the engine will only cost me $550 with shipping and she will never get a 360. _____________________________ 96 Dodge 1500 4X4 5.2 Flowmaster Exhaust 99 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 Remote start and lock (in reply to turkeyhunter1962) Post #: 9

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/16/2008 5:14:10 AM    turkeyhunter1962 Posts: 969 Joined: 5/16/2006 From: Belle Plaine, Minnesota Status: offline At least the wife was trying to be helpful. Mine only knows that the engine is supposed to be under the hood and you put gas in where the little door is. Don't be to ohard on her and have fun swapping htem out. _____________________________ 01 4X4 1500 Ext Cab Perf. 360,Dr.Evil-Pure Evil Tran/TC MSD6a IGN,Blast2,8mm wires Mopar round filter,3923's,Fastman 50 Flowmaster II,HS 1.6 RR APS Plenum,Cer Edelbrock Hdr http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2616731 (in reply to TruckinDodge) Post #: 10

RE: Engine Trouble - 5/16/2008 5:41:44 PM    TruckinDodge   Posts: 36 Joined: 1/20/2008 From: Billings MT Status: offline Nah she did the right thing for the information she had. But I would LOVE to have a 360 in there. _____________________________ 96 Dodge 1500 4X4 5.2 Flowmaster Exhaust 99 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3 V6 Remote start and lock (in reply to turkeyhunter1962) Post #: 11

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