Okay, so I am talking to a guy and am thinking about buying his 99 Ford Explorer 5.0. He says the engine and everything run smoothly. The body has rust but I only need it for the 5.0 swap.

The only problem is, the odometer has stopped working on his Explorer and I was wondering if when I swapped it into my truck, with my working odometer and everything, if the odometer would change back to the orginal mileage?

Still talking to him about it, really wanting to purchase it. Says everything runs strong, and smooth. Should I still purchase it?

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

The odometer will not change back to mileage however your whole cluster should work with the swap.

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2007 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
2003 Explorer front end swap, 7/8 drop, 2.3L 5 speed 4.10's LSD
2007 Yamaha Dragstar

Thats what I was thinking. He estimates it has 160,000. Wanting $1,299 and asked if he would do $800. Still waiting for a response. Never mind he literally just texted me, lol. He said $900.

Thoughts, concerns!?! Help! Should I purchase it or not. Thanks!

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

At 160k I'd rebuild the motor while it's out, if your able to do all the work and the block and heads are in good shape it's about $300 for a complete rebuild kit that includes new rod/main bearings and piston rings for standard bore (re-using stock pistons) but other than that $900 for the entire truck isn't bad the pats gem module should swap over to your truck I believe

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I'd show up with $800 in one pocket and $100 in another or have a friend hold it and put the $800 in his face lol

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2007 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
2003 Explorer front end swap, 7/8 drop, 2.3L 5 speed 4.10's LSD
2007 Yamaha Dragstar

Yeah I have been reading about it for the past couple months and am now deciding to swap over. Everything is pretty much bolt on including PATs and all the good stuff.

He just re-texted me saying "Scratch that I will take $800"
I told him id get back to him in a couple hours.

Could a few others would pitch in? thoughts?? Should or shouldnt I purchase?

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"Says" someone else is also interested, waiting for them to bring the cash. So
What do y'all think I should do.

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

If you want the truck buy it, if not then don't.

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97 ORIGINAL
4.0 XLT Reg Cab Manual on Manual Transfer
Best truck I've ever owned.

Show up with 800 stick to your guns and if he seriously won't take it just give him 900, pull the engine, and scrap the rest of it.

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Tim IRONMAN "The bowler" Eagle Scout
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5l 5spd N/A std cab
Lowered 4/6, Intake, Exhaust, Centerlines, and BFG T/A's. Much more
Kicker speakers and 10" Kicker sub with 1,220 watts.
2.3 turbo being built; the Ranger with the iron lung.

1984 Porsche 944 N/A (totaled by old grandma)

Tim he said he'd take $800 lol

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2007 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
2003 Explorer front end swap, 7/8 drop, 2.3L 5 speed 4.10's LSD
2007 Yamaha Dragstar

lol well put. I just want to know what other think about it. Whether or not its worth the $800. Going to scrap the rest or part out

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

Probably just gonna go there, start it up, and surprise him with a code reader

Or just say, show me the Carfax hoe

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

Did u buy it??
At 160k...yeah i would rebuild it before i dropped it in...but the whole explorer for only $800-900.is a steal....wish i could find a deal that good...all i have seen are 98-00 v8 explorers and mountaineers for $2500+.

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1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build

Yeah its a real good deal. How difficult would it be to rebuild the engine?

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Going to go get it next week

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

It's not difficult just get a ring compressor, engine assembly lube, and a nice torque wrench take your time and be very very clean


This is my short block I put it together this last weekend

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2007 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat
2003 Explorer front end swap, 7/8 drop, 2.3L 5 speed 4.10's LSD
2007 Yamaha Dragstar

Wow that's clean

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1999 Ford Ranger 5.0 AWD
35x12.50x18.
Many more mods!

Glad you got that engine. Anything from the truck you don't want you can scrap and sell off and get cash.

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Tim IRONMAN "The bowler" Eagle Scout
1999 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5l 5spd N/A std cab
Lowered 4/6, Intake, Exhaust, Centerlines, and BFG T/A's. Much more
Kicker speakers and 10" Kicker sub with 1,220 watts.
2.3 turbo being built; the Ranger with the iron lung.

1984 Porsche 944 N/A (totaled by old grandma)