Originally posted by zgendron:
How bout a little background.

What type of engine/transmission do you have? Are you talking an SVT?

How many miles are on it?



Yeah, I'm still a newb here and this whole incident is what motivated me to come to this site to look for some info and get some help with my car.

I should add that this is an excellent site with tons of info. People seem pretty cool here and I've learned/learning a lot.

Still no sig but as mentioned in some of my other posts. I have a black 98.5 CSVT with 48k miles on it. Bought it new back then and have always had regularly scheduled maintanence. Have always loved this car and was very bummed after the accident.

The only mod I ever had done was a Borla cat back exhaust. I bought it (the Borla) from a former member of this board (I think, may have been Fordcontour.org) who has, sad to say, since passed on. Maybe some here knew him - Mr. Foley. He was Auto Shop teacher at a HS here in Chicago. Very cool man.

Anyway, at this point insurance will be issuing me or the shop a check. Still ironing out the details. And between that check and what I would be willing to pay out of pocket I feel as if I have a blank canvas to work with.

I also know someone who works at Ford who can get whatever with a discount. I've read that someone here also gets parts at good discounts too. Bill Jenkins is it?

Once you see the pictures you can see how it could be argued that the impact to the engine compartment probably caused the rod to eventually knock. Especially given the other circumstances, regular oil, less than 1k since crash, etc. My guy also said that the rod bearings showed some scoring that was consistent with the crankshaft taking a hit and being pushed forward.

Given all of this its probably the right time to get other things done.

Can I get another 2.5l in a crate, brand freaking new, or would it be a remanufactured one?
Maybe get my existing 2.5 rebuilt?
Get a used 2.5?
Then theres the whole possibility of getting 3.0l.

Its a little overwhelming. But like I mentioned, details with the adjuster still have to be figured out and I don't know what limitations/conditions will be placed on me.

1998.5 SVT I'm working on it. WTB 2.0L Contique.