[rideit]

OK, so I have a ‘bad valve’ in one cylinder, with the most likely outcome being the need for an engine rebuild. There is some debate about how extensive this needs to be. The problem sounds exactly like a exhaust manifold gasket, FWIW.
It runs just fine, and could be a valley car for many months according to some. However, I need a reliable vehicle for towing and winter travel. The debate is whether to sell it now in this super hot used market, with the condition disclosed, and be without a truck until the new models finally reach dealers again after supply line impossibilities.
I will get more for it if I trade it in if it can drive onto the lot, obviously. I don’t think paying 5-7k for the repair is worth it, the thing is probably only worth $10k anyway.
What say ye, monkeys?
give it a shot at a high price and see if anyone bites? I could go without a truck for a few months, but probably not the whole winter.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Try it now?

 

[6thElement]

OK, Geniuses...

I see a flaw in your strategy.

 

[kidwoo]

They want 5-7k to fix an exhaust valve?

You need a new mechanic, not a new truck

 

[canadmos]

A used head for that can't be more than a few hundred dollars at most and should be easy to replace. Should increase the value or at least you won't need to disclose a bad valve any more.

 

[maxyedor]

What kind of truck? Valve should be between a 5 and 14 beer job + parts.

May be tempted to dump it on CarMax anyway, feel zero guilt not telling them about the issue, they'll dump it at auction and not disclose it to them anyway.

 

[Westy]

They want 5-7k to fix an exhaust valve?

You need a new mechanic, not a new truck

Nor does a bad valve require an engine rebuild. I believe this is a pushrod engine so pulling a cylinder head isn't all that involved.

 

[Westy]

They want 5-7k to fix an exhaust valve?

You need a new mechanic, not a new truck

I'd assume the hourly rate for a mechanic in Jackson is at least $200.

 

[rideit]

My guy, who I entirely trust, said he didn’t want to fix the one, he wanted to do the full Monty. he honestly didn’t know how much it would cost, but he did say to be prepared. How does ‘dumping it onto Carmax’ work, exactly?

 

[eric strt6]

we dropped a rebuilt engine in a Ford E350 for $3500 at Big O tires

 

[canadmos]

My guy, who I entirely trust, said he didn’t want to fix the one, he wanted to do the full Monty. he honestly didn’t know how much it would cost, but he did say to be prepared. How does ‘dumping it onto Carmax’ work, exactly?

You bring car, they give quote and you get cash.

 

[rideit]

Oh, the nearest one of those is 500 miles away. Not practical.

 

[jonKranked]

Step 1: add truck nutz
Step 2: ?????
Step 3: profit!

 

[Westy]

I was going to say this is possibly a DIY fix with remanufactured heads, then I remembered the gorilla tape residue.

 

[rideit]

Well, TBF, Gorilla tape has been a pro pit-fix for decades now, and that was what I used it for.
The removal was a whole nother issue…but no, I have absolutely no interest in rebuilding an engine, I would rather use my free time to ride my bike, thank you very much.

 

[maxyedor]

Westy said pushrods, so I assume Chevy?

$600 for reman heads. https://www.ebay.com/itm/163950166436?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr=1&amdata=enc:1KzqbARLwQTu1VC748cIX9g67&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=163950166436&targetid=1262931797202&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031614&poi=&campaignid=12873834658&mkgroupid=121519392157&rlsatarget=aud-412677883135:pla-1262931797202&abcId=9300536&merchantid=118862284&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0emHBhC1ARIsAL1QGNdx0oJSubOPUpdccqTOulj8xE1S0CEfhTMxUF8ahxKqpiwleWNhoOYaApy4EALw_wcB

If it's a Dodge it should be about the same

Oh, the nearest one of those is 500 miles away. Not practical.

Carvana? Zoom? Givemethevin.com? Goot be somebody out there in J-hole buying people's used G wagons and Teslas. They're all about the same, and all a reasonably guilt free way to off your car for okay-ish money fast.

 

[Jm_]

And you have to decide if you want to give away a significant chunk of your life installing them...

 

[kidwoo]

Ill come out there and fix it for 4k

 

[Adventurous]

Sounds like you need a sawzall, some 44" Super Swampers, and a YouTube channel.

 

[eric strt6]

I bet Full Truckers Baja guys could do it for less $$

 

[rideit]

Ill come out there and fix it for 4k

Ok, but lodging here at my house is $3,999 a night.

 

[rideit]

I used the Kelly Blue Book online appraisal/offer app, two people called me within five minutes. We will see what they come back with with the ‘engine click’ undisclosed, and go from there.

 

[jdcamb]

I am not actually a Genius. I can see how you have confused me with one.

 

[rideit]

I think it must be your…colorful…’girlfriends’.

 

[rideit]

Holy crap, carmax offer is $16k sight unseen. Does anyone know if these offers are binding enough for me to drive to SLC next week?

 

[Westy]

Holy crap, carmax offer is $16k sight unseen. Does anyone know if these offers are binding enough for me to drive to SLC next week?

If you think that I a good price wait until you try to get a new one to replace it.

 

[StiHacka]

1-800-kars4kids

 

[stevew]

my older brother had a valve problem in the big block in his NB fun car....said it was just a matter of pulling head...replace valve...put back together...put back on engine....have more fun...

 

[rideit]

If you think that I a good price wait until you try to get a new one to replace it.

I am willing to wait 5 months. If they can find the vehicle that I am looking for for around 30, I’ll buy it. I sent pictures of the upgrades I did to it, and they ran all of the checks, and upped their offer by 2k to 18,200. And the offer is guaranteed, done deal if I take it within a week.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Ok, but lodging here at my house is $3,999 a night.

You told me it was $45K/night.

 

[rideit]

Well, for you.
so, my neighbor works for the airline, she is giving me a buddy pass to fly home from SLC. Sweet.

 

[kidwoo]

Ok, but lodging here at my house is $3,999 a night.

Oh I don't need lodging or anything. I'll be up all night on meth pooping on mansion driveways.

max already asked but what truck is this exactly?

 

[rideit]

I’ll build you a poop trebuchet.
Mounted on the back of a Hilux.

 

[kidwoo]

what truck is this with the valve problems?

 

[rideit]

Well, it was a 13’ Silverado 1500.

 

[Pesqueeb]

is giving me a buddy pass to fly home from SLC. Sweet

 

[rideit]

my cousin lives right on the train line to the airport, I could take three days If needed.

 

[maxyedor]

Silverado? So an LQ4 or 9 probably (assuming a v8), that’s a solid day of work to swap both heads if you’re semi mechanical. $2g-ish at book

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A Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Cylinder Head Replacement costs between $2,631 and $2,831 on average. Get a free detailed estimate for a repair in your area.

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Holy crap, carmax offer is $16k sight unseen. Does anyone know if these offers are binding enough for me to drive to SLC next week?

Should be, their car buyers aren’t paid to pay attention, they’re there to buy cars abd get a commission on every one they buy. Unless it’s a really clean truck with all the options, a 2013 is going to the auction, so they give zero fucks.

But also try some of the other used car dealers, some will pick it up, if you can save the trip to SLUT, why not?

 

[rideit]

i asked around, no one will come to me. We are in the middle of nowhere. Honestly, I don’t think I am going to do better than 18k.
However, I do have this offer in hand, I will hit up the local dealerships to see if they can do better, why the fuck not. I have a week.

 

[boogenman]

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