[thehulk]

Can anybody tell me anything good or bad about rebuilding a 2.7 motor. The head gasket blew at 170K and I also need to replace the chain, gears, guides, etc. so I may as well just rebuild the whole engine. See below for questions I have.

1. Has anyone done this?
2. What are some of the pit falls?
3. I've heard I should install valve guide caps. Does anyone know if the 2.7 already comes with them or do I need to add them?
4. How much can I bore it?
5. Should I use a different cam?

Thanks for the help guys....(again)...

 

[wslytoy]

2.7 rebuild

Can anybody tell me anything good or bad about rebuilding a 2.7 motor. The head gasket blew at 170K and I also need to replace the chain, gears, guides, etc. so I may as well just rebuild the whole engine. See below for questions I have.

1. Has anyone done this?
2. What are some of the pit falls?
3. I've heard I should install valve guide caps. Does anyone know if the 2.7 already comes with them or do I need to add them?
4. How much can I bore it?
5. Should I use a different cam?

Thanks for the help guys....(again)...

I haven't personally, nor do I know any1 who has. I don't know the answer to any of your other questions, but I would DEFINITELY go w/ a different cam. While you're at it, you might as well get the head done. Or, just go w/ a head from LC Engineering. Good luck, Wes

 

[GreenTaco4x4]

I would look for an aftermarket cam and head (LC mentioned b4) also look into boring it out some or an increased stroke if you can(I don't know about the 2.7, just stuff for more power and tq)

 

[98 Taco]

I have a spare head, if you want to buy it
I bought it off another member awile ago, never used it
it was bought new over a year ago, I paid $500, would like to get the best price, email me if interested
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