LKQ engines

[scott h]

anyone familiar with LKQ powertrain. My wifes 2001 mustang GT just had a major failure. the motor froze due to total crank bearing failure. Thankfully she was getting off the freeway and almost to a complete stop when the motor locked up.
My neighbor, a Highway Patrol mechanic says this is a cmmon failure due to the thrust bearing on the crank wearing to the point the crank can move enough to block off oil flow etc... He told off a Highway patrol car that this happened to at 120 mph, luckily the momentum of the car just cause him to slow down drastically.
anyways I talked to a guy LKQ who can sell me a rebuilt long block for $1700. This sounds like a great deal. wordering if anybody knows of this outfit

[cal.cheesehead]

Scott, PAW in San Fernando Valley was discounting short and long blocks. It's Performance Automotive Warehouse. 818-678-3000. Might be worth a call.

[souzape]

SPEEDOMOTIVE is a SOCAL shop that does nice work too. Got a beautiful 383 stroker for my 66 Corvette from them several years ago and it was flawless.

[robbinsshkr]

not sure if or how many miles it has over the warrenty, but if its a common occurance like you are being told, perhaps there is a recall on that particular setup. maybe someone will at least cover the parts. a lot of times the factory wont send out a recall notice unless its a safety issue such as brakes or something that could result in a lawsuit, but if you can get someone from the dealer to acknowledge it is indeed a common problem they may be willing to help. sure worth a phone call or some internet surf'n. cant hurt anything.
Eddie

[scott h]

i will check those other places out too. way to many miles for ford to help. bought brand new in sept. of 2001 she has put 193,000 miles on it.

[diegokid]

Just because the warranty is out don't let that stop you from checking with Ford. My 95 Chevy truck had a recall for the windshield wiper motor a few years ago. It was 11 years old with 186,000 miles. While there they also replaced the AC compressor. It was a recall when I bought the truck in CA but the dealer never sent me anything. There was no charge for this.

Doesn't hurt to check.:D

[scott h]

thanks, definitely will check with ford