1998 explorer vin # X
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From: delbarton wv mingo cnty
1998 explorer vin # X
hey guys has anyone ever changed the engine in a 98 explorer 4x4 vin # X MINE HAS 155000 MILES and ford says its down== no compression on the passenger side middle cylnder.... ive found a complete engine with 59000 miles with a carfax report for 500.00 dollars thats minus the alt, power steering pump, air pump, was just trying to find out how difficult it was at home in my garage ??? i,m not a pro by any means but i do have 3 years vocational school in auto mechanics and have changed =a few engines nothing this new tho ! any help, advice , do,s & dont,s any pittfalls to watch for ?????/ thanks in advance for any help will be greatly appreciated!
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I wouldn't think that this would be much different than any other engine swap. You should pick up a shop manual for the truck if you don't already have one. I have both the Haynes and the Chilton manuals, and they're ok, but you might want to go on ebay and get a factory manual on DVD. Whichever manual you use, read through the steps several times before you start work.
One of the things you'll need to think about in advance is the A/C compressor. You'll either have to get an A/C shop to remove the refrigerant, or determine if an engine can go in and out if you unbolt the compressor and set it aside in the engine compartment. Be careful, though - you don't want to damage a pressurized hose and release the refrigerant while you're doing the work. You can get frostbitten and lose your eyesight from contact with refrigerant.
I've never yanked an engine from an Explorer, but hopefully someone who has will chime it. Good luck and be careful!
One of the things you'll need to think about in advance is the A/C compressor. You'll either have to get an A/C shop to remove the refrigerant, or determine if an engine can go in and out if you unbolt the compressor and set it aside in the engine compartment. Be careful, though - you don't want to damage a pressurized hose and release the refrigerant while you're doing the work. You can get frostbitten and lose your eyesight from contact with refrigerant.
I've never yanked an engine from an Explorer, but hopefully someone who has will chime it. Good luck and be careful!
