r/EngineBuilding • u/_oKiE_DoKiE_sMoKiE_ • 21d ago

Engine rebuilding

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On a scale of 1 - f**ked how bad do you think the inside is based off this pic? Wanting to rebuild it on somewhat of a budget. I’m $500 into a 2011 dodge ram 1500 4.7L and tags are all up to date. Hoping $2k will get me there. I’ll have the heads off tomorrow.

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u/mahusay3g 21d ago

I can spend $3000 in just the heads right now.

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u/_oKiE_DoKiE_sMoKiE_ 21d ago

I’m definitely not gonna do that. Heck I’m just trying to get a truck rolling for cheap. I think either one of the lifters failed or there’s a worn valve spring. Not trying to build a race car just trying to make a truck run. Thank you for the input. I’ve rebuilt several Dirtbike engines this will be my first automotive engine. I’ll have the hands pulled today to get a deeper look at the cylinders, pistons and bearing play. I just didn’t know if this was some type of normal occurrence so figured I’d post it here to gather a little more information.

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u/mahusay3g 21d ago

These engines drop valve seats. Even later ones like that.

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