2004 Ford Explorer Metal inside intake manifold

Tiny
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  • 2004 FORD EXPLORER
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The motor in my explorer locked up. I took it to the dealer who dropped the oil pan and discovered metal shavings in the oil pan and bottom of motor and said the motor needed replaced. Remanufactured motor ordered from Ford and installed. The engine knocked so they had to order another one (no cost to me). So, onto my question. I get a call from the dealer saying that when the original motor locked up it shot metal shrapnel up into the intake and now I need a new intake at a cost of $400. Does this sound correct?

Thanks!

Update: dealer used a borescope and it seems there may be part of a valve embedded up inside the intake.
Friday, May 7th, 2010 AT 3:24 PM

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Tiny
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It's possible. Are they able to clean it out or was it damaged?
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010 AT 12:52 PM
Tiny
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No. I asked the same thing and apparently it's damaged because something which appears to be part of a valve is embedded up inside the intake.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
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THen it sounds like it should be replaced. If it is damaged like that, it can't be repaired. Sorry, I wish I had better news.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010 AT 7:25 PM

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