Is it worth it?

I have a 94 bronco that I have done a lot of work to, the previous owner ignored the oil leak and just about everything else. I have replaced a lot and can't figure out if it's worth putting in a new engine and tranny. I am very good working on engines but I have never rebuilt one nor do I have all the tools needed. I have never done much with a tranny other than a new filter and new pan gasket. Her undercarriage is pretty rusted. I love driving her but not sure if it's worth putting in that much money or if I should just seek it. Any ideas would help!!

Yo Babs,

Many of us, including my much better-half and I have discussed this too.  We nought our 96 new and it has never left us stranded.  But rust issues have been expensive.  I no longer can repair much do to surgeries other than checking fluids so rust repairs are expensive, such as replacing radiator core support, leaf spring shackles, 1/4 panel arch panels, & addressing  tailgate rust.

It has minor rear main seal and pump gasket leaks.  And it has it's original water pump, engine, transmission, xfer case, etc.  So looking forward, we can figure on more costs.  But, we love it!  It is comfortable to drive, still looks great and we don't want to spend over $30k on a 4x4 F series w/4WD.  Or buy a used vehicle that wasn't maintained to our standards using Ford's severe duty schedule.

So it's up to you, on $ available to maintain it orpurchase another vehicle.

As for the engine; 

consider Ford Remanufactured Transmissions & Engines - Motorcraft® Brand, Broncos & all Ford

Halli wrote on 30 DEC 2010 that for a Ford Reman 5.8l long block it is 2308.00 exchange. 2210.00 for a 5.0; These are Ford dealer prices in the Mid-South Reman 5.0 = $1914.56

JR Nice wrote on 5 MAY 2012, Ford crate 5.0 H.O was about $1900. My local rebuild on my 5.8 was about $2300.
radiolotek wrote on 19 May 2012, $2300. For a complete assembly (1995 5.8).

same deals for the E4OD.

Look at 

http://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_150072731164714&key=6ed47b392b9edfe394b9e89b72717104&libId=j5fa81lh01000bgv000MAzf40t866ogiq&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fullsizebronco.com%2Fforum%2F21-noobie-bronco-tech-questions-flame-free-zone%2F324145-engine-replacement.html&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fordinstallersupport.com%2Ffiles%2Fcatalogs%2Fptm200.pdf&title=Engine%20replacement%20-%20Ford%20Bronco%20Forum&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fordinstallersupport.com%2F...ogs%2Fptm200.pdf

(19MB pdf)

get some estimates from the Distributors listed in Catalog e), local & WWW Ford dealers, etc.
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Get a sample  RETAIL price from Ford Parts on-line; see if local dealer will discount.
http://www.fordparts.com

Ford has a good guarantee and the Qual is up there. And the Ford reman trannys/engines do not need to be installed by a Ford Dealer
Ford 3-Year/Unlimited-Mile Warranty – No Commercial Exceptions
"Ford remanufactured transmissions are covered by a 3-year/unlimited-mile warranty.*
All warranties are backed by Ford Motor Company and supported by more than 3,000 Ford and Lincoln Dealerships nationwide, or at originating place of service.
Plus, unlike those of some competitors, the warranty is good for fleet vehicles. That means you get the same advantages and coverage for commercial use, with no exceptions.

*See dealer for limited-warranty details.
See complete limited-warranty statement
http://www.fordparts.com/FileUploads...May%202013.pdf

GL!

Wow thank you for all the info!!! I love her and will never find another like her. Might take a little longer to fix everything but I don't want to give up on her!

Yo BABS!

YW!

One thing, for electrical parts ALWAYS try to buy Motorcraft brand.

A good source is Amazon. I try to get the Ford Motorcraft parts via AMAZON; they are VG at delvy and esp pricing; I bought a $150.00 Motorcraft DPFE Sensor for $50.00 with free shipping and no sales tax; Local dealers wanted 150.0 + sales tax

same price & discount for an Idle Air Control (IAC).

and rockauto.com

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See my web site @ http://schwimserver5.com/index.php?index=1

Need to fix some broken links and add more.

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Also see Ford Bronco Parts Catalog 87-96 Bronco (Partial w/Ford PNs) @ 

http://www.supermotors.net/registry/3549/77108-2

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for obsolete parts by Ford long version pn:

http://www.partsvoice.com/
http://www.rearcounter.com
http://www.greensalescompany.com 
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& For new discounted Ford parts:
https://consumerlink.oeconnection.com/91554453363118850 (suggested by JScatt!)

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For a YARD SEARCH on-line, I use;
http://www.hollanderparts.com/
A yard that uses Hollander Interchange can search other yards and have it shipped.
Can select certain parts
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles
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or
http://www.car-parts.com/
Can select certain parts
Can search by year range, such as 92 through 96 & has best item condition descriptions such as "COVER BAD LEATHER PWR BKT GRY"
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles incl. interior/dash, back seat, front & rear and engine bay
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http://www.copartfinder.com/finder/searchMake.do
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles incl. interior/dash, back seat, front & rear and engine bay.
Can search by year range, such as 92 through 96
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles
Can NOT Select certain parts
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http://www.picknpull.com
This is a Company name w/yard locations in various states
Can NOT Select certain parts
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles
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http://row52.com/Search
Can NOT Select certain parts
Has Vehicle Pics for some vehicles 
AND Want a Part? It's Easy...
1. You create a Parts Wanted Listing.
2. Parts Pullers respond with offers.
3. You pick the best one.
A Parts Puller gets the parts you need.

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GL!

Fix her part by part. Only tackle small projects. Idk about you but I took on the engine and trans all at once and became over whelm. Both were locally rebuilt motor was 3000 and trans was 1900. But now I focus on small things. I put a lift on and coated the frame as I did it. Took my time but well worth it now.