I just got the news that my 98 Ranger has a blown head gasket and some bad engine damage. The shop couldn't quote the amount but told me well over $1,000 to fix it. My question is with 157,000 miles, is it worth getting fixed or am I just better off scrapping it? I've already sunk a lot in repairs over the last few years and am starting to feel like I'm never gonna get out what I put in at this point. In general, how long can I expect this thing to last if I do fix it?

time to drop a 5.0 in her

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2001 XLT 4x4 V6 4.0L auto
SAS'd D44 and 8.8. dual lockers, 38s, 12 bolt h1's, some other odds and ends

yea man if the engine is bad then keep the truck and do a v8 project

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2004 ford ranger 2.3 2wd. flowmaster 40. sony xplode head unit. 30x9.50x15 turbostar ATs. stock jeep wrangler wheels, painted black. ebay taillights. few more cosmetic upgrades

Frankly if the body is in great shape I would save it and drop a diesel into it. If not time to get a new one

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I'd never scrap a vehicle, there's always someone to buy it for the parts, and then you can move on to a newer ranger.

Or, like mentionned above, swap the engine!