man that sound rough.mine sounded better than that with a cracked head.iv looked around and the overhaul kit is about 500 plus u got machine shop cost.boring turning crank rebuilding heads.i figured about $100 bore block,$150 rebuild heads,$50 turn crank.so bout 800 thats why im goin for the low mileage taurus motor option $140 at pullapart plus price of full gasket set and $40 have machine shop clean check heads

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sold years ago : Dark blue 1999 ford ranger flareside supercab Xlt 2wd flex fuel 3.0 auto all factory options except 4wd. Current mods include :explorer overhead console with temp display,exterior color matched painted interior dash trim and door panel trim, auto dark rear view mirror,euro tail lights,tonneau cover,1 high flow cat,cherry bomb pro muffler into 6" oval tip exited under the rear step.