Recent content by Rob Lymburner

Thanks, sold the ST today AS-IS for $2,150. Had offers up to $2,500 but had already committed. I have cash in hand, a lot more than I expected so its all good! Kids upset with me, that's the only vehicle they've ever known me to drive :cry: :boohoo:

Wow, that explains why neither the private shop nor the dealer wanted anything to do with it. Bah ... I put it up on craigslist for $2,000 in as-is condition noting all the problems I've had with the engine and have several takers. Looks like this is the best way to go at this point ...

My apologies as well. Nerves are short given the sudden loss of what was envisioned to be a dependable truck. Hope no one reading this thread has similar negative experience. You always thinks its going to happen to someone else until it happens to you. Ordered a '11 Ridgeline today...

I wish I could pass this information onto my dealer because (1) I don't understand half of it and (2) wouldn't know how to check it!. No motor hasn't locked up and Diagnosis from the dealer was #5 missing at this time 43% loss manual compression test only 20 psi think intake valve stuck...

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Ugh ... forget about ordering from a "reputable" company. I spoke with a service shop today who warned me off buying sight-unseen - he'll gladly put in the engine but if there's anything wrong with it, I'm responsible for paying them to take it out and put in another one. Common practice...

Does replacing an engine fall into an acceptable problem? Really? Drove both the '10 STA and '11 Ridgeline this morning. Loved the feel and sound of the V8 STA and it certainly was much refined over the original job 1. Ridgeline felt more car-like but comparable. I don't...

Crap, confirmed at dealer today. No compression in cylinder #5 and they suspect intake valve. Cylinder is moving and spark is firing. Offered to put in a Ford engine for a quaint little fee of $7,900 and change.

Funny Hugh, I remember how many folks called the Sport Trac ugly when it hit the scene. You'll forgive me if I'm looking for a truck (or car) that meets my needs instead of impressing the neighbors. As a Gen1 owner, I've earned the right for feeling that Ford has let me down and instead of...

Ah, got it. Thanks for the explanation.

Thanks Rich. I'm at the dealer on Friday to get a 2nd opinion. Would they be able to determine if its a blown head gasket? or will they simply say there's no compression and it would a lot more $$$ to determine which parts (if any) were defective. Sorry, I'm not familiar with engines...

I misunderstood the flex fuel statement ... is that preferred (since all gas now has ethanol additive it seems) Found engine with 42k miles on it from "Engine & Transmission World" for $1245 shipped. - 3 Year Parts and Labor Nation Wide warranty available on most engines. - All miles...

Thanks for the suggestion - I'm thinking I take it to the dealer since they'll be able to test with OEM parts (doubt a small shop would have ignition coil sitting around that will work). Dealer told me $110 for the diagnostic, chump change if they are able to identify the cause (and it not the...

Same. Measured out my garage and the F-150 with extended cab just barely fits (which takes away workspace at my workbench) so this isn't an option.

Hmm... worth taking it to another shop for a 2nd opinion, if it means there's a chance I can save my truck. What would I ask them to do? Can you check the intake valve? (sorry, noob question) Am I tearing my truck up by driving it between shops or back/forth for local errands? (~2-3...