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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Engine swap compatability

Hi all, I have a friend that's having a motor swap done on his 95 Explorer. The junkyard sold him a 94 engine, and his mechanic is telling him that it won't fit. Something about the motor mounts not lining up correctly.

Any ideas? Any truth to this?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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According to my salvage interchange these are a direct fit.

EXPLORER 1995 4.0L, VIN X)
EXPLORER 1996 (4.0L, VIN X)
MAZDA B-4000 1995-96 4.0L, VIN X)
RANGER 1995-96 6-245 (4.0L, VIN X)



The AEROSTAR 1995-96 (4.0L, VIN X) fits by switching intake plenum, exhaust manifolds



These will fit by making the following changes


Upper intake manifolds '91-92 have no EGR holes & '93-94 are available with or without EGR holes.
Switch oil pans as necessary. Pan changes in 1994.
Exhaust manifolds must be switched '91-92 & 93-94.
Left hand exhaust manifolds must be switched Cal./Fed. '93-94.
Right valve cover must be changed for extended oil filler.
Available with or without low oil sensors.
 
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Thank you very much! My friend is returning the 94 engine, and the junkyard is giving him a 96 engine instead.
 
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