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5.0 reliability?

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Old 06-23-2006, 12:10 AM
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how much life left would a well cared 5.0 with 120k miles on it have? and what kind of stuff would i have to look at replacing?( it's a 95 5 speed)
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Old 06-23-2006, 12:19 AM
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well cared for?? nothing, i sprayed 3 5.0's w/ over 100k on them

typical stuff, start using synthetic oil, look for clutch wear and rear main to be replaced.

thats about it.

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good to know. thanks
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Old 06-23-2006, 12:25 AM
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they are very reliable
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