searching for a good deal on a 2006 reman 4.7 long block for a Dakota
any advise?

Run lol my 4.7 busted the lifter Boro 2 weeks ago. .call stealer ship 6 grand..everybody I talk to has told me it's the worst motor of all slug build up Crack heads and mines the lifter jumped out ..I called a few salvage yards and they ask which side before you even say what you need just dodge 4.7 they know ..lol sorry now I'm in the market for a diesel

Oh yeah I was told I got lucky 24xxxx miles reviews I read online it happens from 80xxx up

Not really a Race Forum topic.....might have better results in Q&A......

My 4.7 Durango has 177k miles. Never been opened up, runs good.

Can you just rebuild your engine instead? Or grab a second engine and rebuild that core?

My 2002 4.7 was at 205,000 when I traded it in and the new owner is driving it with no problems today.I never did anything to the engine except change oil,still has the OEM water pump.

I changed to 0 w 30 synthetic 100,000 miles ago. 141,00 now. Engine is very clean inside and runs smoother, the oil is VERY important for lubricating and keeping the passages open.

i think you got your moneys worth!! bought my 03 dakota new and it now has 236,500, couple water pumps, t stat housing and new exhaust gaskets. Trans has been perfect never changed or added a drop of oil.

motor has 160K and started knocking from what I was told, most likely look to just rebuild it

The 4.7 seems to be good for around 150k before the timing chains are noisy enough to warrent replacement. Ours is just under 150 and makes a bit of a rattle for the first few seconds on cold startups. Not looking forward to messing with it but after watching a few youtube segments its not nearly the OMG complicated affair that I was lead to believe.

Ok guys I think I'm going to replace the head on my 4.7 do I need to buy need head bolts or can they be reused.going to replace the lifters while in it since 1 already took the head out..

normally, the rule is to never reuse head bolts.

Given the reputation of the 4.7, I think I would be throwing everything that may extend its life, even just a little, at it. This would not be the motor to cut any corners on. My $.02. Gene

R.

any one dealt with a Jaspers rebuilt long block? looking to dive into this this winter.

I bought an Aarons. It was not great but after i repaired it it went 100k with no troubles.

My new long block was delivered yesterday evening..took off work and installed it today..fired on first try drove out the shop down the road no problem so far glad I did it instead of buying a new truck to make payments on that's still going to break down lol..2700.00 delivered to me ..

Good deal!

There will come a time in the near future where I'll need a new engine for my 96 Suburban as it is high miles, noisy, and has low oil pressure when warm. Fortunately, a Goodwrench replacement engine is available anywhere and is about as a cheap a new powerplant as you can buy besides your lawn mower!