67 evil eleanor

I'm looking at a 98 Cobra. The BIGGIE is that it has a knock when you rev it up, but little or no noise at idle. My guess is that its a rod bearing, but don't know if the damage is limited only to that. So, I need some advice on what to expect as I'm not that great on Modular engines. I can buy the car for 3500 and the body is in great shape but am concerned about the fix it back cost. Thanks for your help.

limp1969

its a rod most likely. Thats what was wrong with mine. Ford offers a rebuilt engine for ur car for $4200 with a 3 year warranty. If you dont mind a stock engine . If you want more power $5-6 k for a good build. The car in good shape is worth $7-8k

Timspony

$3500 seems like a good deal on the Cobra if the body/interior is in good shape! ...sounds like the 4v could be rebuilt or just look for a new engine!

xxkazp3rxx

If the body is in good condition, interior, transmission, etc... while 3500 might be a tad high, considering if the motor was in good shape it's only worth about 7500-9000 right now... tops... it's not a "bad" deal imo... why buy a brand new motor though? Why not just tear it down and rebuild/forge it?

The motor costs 4200, and install is going to be just as expensive unless YOU know how to fix it.. in that case... I buy the new parts and make the motor that much better...

67 evil eleanor

I can rebuild the engine. Don't the Cobra engine have forged internals already? If not, I priced a kit from Shawn Hyland for $1999, rods, pistons, crank, bearings etc. The body is in excellent shape and shows no sign of damage or repair and the interior only has a tear in the drivers seat (but is severe enough to warrent a replacment), otherwise the rest of the car looks very good, I have looked for a replacment leather seat cover but have been unable to locate one. Ideas? I would also replace the clutch while the engine was out. Luckily I have a lift and believe this engine can be dropped out the bottom. Any other things I need to know about or check for before I confirm the deal?

Timspony

You could look at this.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories

xxkazp3rxx

The only Cobras that have a forged motor is the 2003-2004 Cobra; every other year does not.

Since you have the mechanical know how - I would just rebuild the thing with forged parts. I mean you can pick up pretty decent parts for the same price if not much cheaper then a new motor with the same crappy internals... and the car would be much faster... as long as the block is ok at least; but I doubt there would be damage to the engine block itself.

You can check www.buyfordracing.com for somethings - see if you can grab anything from them cheaply to use. They normally have good prices on some replacement stuff from Ford... and Ford Racing.

limp1969

is this car is southern california? Saw on a CL for $3500 needs motor. There is another one for $1500. My girl went to high school with the guy selling it in yucca valley I think its a 97