99 ranger 3.0 seized

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Oct 4, 2006 | 09:44 AM

jonboyw

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99 ranger 3.0 seized

Hello all, My first post!

I just bought a 99 ranger 4x4 with a bad engine. My question is I would like to use this truck as a daily driver to work aprox. 90 miles per day. Should I rebuild the 3.0 or is it possible to swap to a different motor that is more economical or will outlast the 3.0 ??

Thanks in advance
Jon

Oct 4, 2006 | 11:59 AM

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I wish I had a good answer for you but unfortunately I do not. I'm hoping another member will chime in.

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Oct 4, 2006 | 03:21 PM

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Only the 3.0l will bolt in, it's bellhousing pattern is unique. As far as durability, the 3.0l is generally considered one of the most durable RBV motors, it's not problematic in any case. For the trouble get another 3.0 or rebuild this one, if you're not happy with it, sell it and get what you want.

Oct 4, 2006 | 03:31 PM

fordboy_52

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the 3.0 is one of the longer lasting engines made by ford. it sucks for power but its reliable. id buy one and put it back in

Matt

Oct 4, 2006 | 06:03 PM

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Welcome to FTE.

Grab a low mileage 3.0L from a junkyard and drop it in.

Oct 5, 2006 | 10:15 AM

jonboyw

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Thanks for the input I think I will start looking for a 3.0, is it my understanding that only the 98 and 99 will fit in the 99. And does it have to be a ranger or what else is a drop in?

Thanks again
Jon

Oct 5, 2006 | 10:37 AM

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Welcome to FTE jonboyw. Im glad you chose the best site on the net for Ford-Trucks! See you around the boards!!

Matt

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Oct 5, 2006 | 12:36 PM

Rockledge

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Originally Posted by jonboyw

Thanks for the input I think I will start looking for a 3.0, is it my understanding that only the 98 and 99 will fit in the 99. And does it have to be a ranger or what else is a drop in?

Pretty much any 3.0L OHV "vulcan" engine will work, but one from a '98 to '01 Ranger is preferred. Here is a quote from the rogue performance site:

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What parts will swap regardless of configuration?

Prior to 5/31/1991, all parts inside the block and heads will swap. After that, there was a new block, cam, lifters and associated hardware. All heads will swap but may lose "upgrades". Timing covers swap, but the timing pointer was removed in 1995 for the Crank Position Sensor. Swap in groups: '86 to '94, '95 to '97, '98 to '01, '02 to '04 to avoid MAJOR disign changes (head bolts, intake changes, and such), but, for the most part, the blocks are FWD/RWD and Hyd/Roller. THe heads swap accross the board, but watch out for the early FWD heads, they tend to crack alot! (more on that later)

Can I put a Taurus (Sable, Tempo, Topaz, Probe) engine in my Ranger (Aerostar, B3000)?

I wouldn't, and here is why: The FWD engines (or car) have a reverse flow coolant pump and different head gaskets that allow the water to leave the head from front and rear. The RWD (Truck) engines feed normally, and the water enters the heads (mainly) from the LARGE oval holes in the rear of the block.