Valve train noise question, which would be better?
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Valve train noise question, which would be better?
Long story short. I've searched so I know it's probably a valve or lifter. Question is this. Would it be cheaper or cost relatively the same to just replace the engine with a low mileage VQ? Or would it be cheaper to replace the heads (both).
Engine has 102K miles, I bought it with the tick from a friend for a sweet deal. It's a 2003 Grand Touring. I love it. The ticking DRIVES ME CRAZY. Doesn't seek to hurt it performance wise it's just aggravating.
Thoughts? Opinions? Thanks!
Engine has 102K miles, I bought it with the tick from a friend for a sweet deal. It's a 2003 Grand Touring. I love it. The ticking DRIVES ME CRAZY. Doesn't seek to hurt it performance wise it's just aggravating.
Thoughts? Opinions? Thanks!
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Dealer charges $1500 labor, and like $600 in parts I laughed in there face when a used motor can be had for that price or a bit lower. Kinda why I asked this question. Which would be more logical to do. Buy a used motor and swap it myself? Or rebuild the heads?
I'm leaning towards buying a low mileage motor from a 04/05 and putting it in over replacing the heads.
I'm leaning towards buying a low mileage motor from a 04/05 and putting it in over replacing the heads.
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