Looking for input on about how much it costs to do a basic rebuild of my 02' 350 Rancher 4x4 motor. Motor is running okay but she is puffing blue smoke when you get on it. I'm new to this so any help would be appreciated.

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you could probably get by just replacing the rings... shouldn't be too expensive.

How many miles/ hours do you have on it?

 

It sounds like it just needs a top end rebuild which if you do it your self it should only run you around 300 bucks

 

I agree. New Piston, rings, bore the cylinder, and replace the wrist pin and bearing if it has a separate wrist pin bearing. Also check the valves and replace the valve seals. That will probably fix your smoking issues.

 

Loanshark,

Not sure how many hours are on it. I bought from the 2nd owner but I'd say at least 1,000 miles, proabably more just by the overall wear-n-tear on the machine. I have not put any time on the machine yet, since I gave to a mechanic friend to do some basic repairs to brake cables, CV boot, etc.

He just informed me that the top end looks like in needs to be re-done, too. I might just do some light duty riding for a month or so then do the top.

Thanks for the reply.

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Quicksilver,

Thanks for the info. I'll look into that after I tuck a few more bucks aside.

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Thanks Big Al