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Originally Posted by TheLincolnGreen
Got a few estimates today and thought I would share the info.
2000 3.4 4WD
The estimates ranged from $689 to $998.
$60 in parts + cost of an oil change + 8 hours labor.
Also had one shop quote me a timing belt kit replacement. $1100. I was told this one first, so the Rear main repair seemed cheap at only $700....
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How about $5?
Brake fluid swells rubber (neoprene).
Pour a SMALL can of brake fluid (dot 3) into your engine. Drive it a couple days, then change the oil. Given that the engine has a modern style seal, it's quite likely this will rejuvenate the seals (all of them, including valve seals) and fix the problem.
I've done this many times in my life. Never caused a problem and almost always worked. Do it. Don't do it. Just trying to help.
Now people will go nuts telling you this will ruin your engine, etc. etc. etc. It will not. But it will clean your engine, like few other things can.
