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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Ballpark figure for replacing lifters on 99 base 350
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$500 for parts, $1000 for labor, the heads have to come off, in addition to the lifters, you'll need lifter trays, gasket set, new head bolts

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Originally Posted by gusgus
Ballpark figure for replacing lifters on 99 base 350
question is why do lifters need to be replaced? If rollers have worn there is a good chance cam is bad too.
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Originally Posted by Bobtam
question is why do lifters need to be replaced? If rollers have worn there is a good chance cam is bad too.
very noisy, my concern was greater damage. I will mention the cam question to my mechanic.
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If you have no broken valve springs try running some 10/30 dino oil. Bet after 1 change they quiet down a lot.
mine used to be so loud people in the parking lot would point as the walked by lol
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
If you have no broken valve springs try running some 10/30 dino oil. Bet after 1 change they quiet down a lot.
mine used to be so loud people in the parking lot would point as the walked by lol
May I ask, what is "dino" oil?
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