engine removal

I am looking for anyone with experience removing an engine from a 1998 Ford Explorer with the 5.0 engine. I am stuck trying to get the last 3 bolts removed from the transmission bell housing to the engine. The firewall is so close that it has made it almost impossible for me to get a wrench...

Hi guys ! New to the Explorer Forum I am wondering if anyone has a manual or step-by-step guide as to how to remove and re-fit the engine from a 2003 Ford Explorer ? And also the same in regards to timing chain replacement - if any one has done this, has a step-by-step guide or manual for...

Hey guys, so I ran across (nevermind how) a free step by step manual to yanking the motor in a 3rd gen. The one I will be doing is a 4.6L V8. Would it be beneficial if I made a post here utilizing all of my pictures and what not to make the FIRST COMPLETE walkthrough? I just don't want to go...

I am working on a 99 Explorer Limited with the 4.0 SOHC. I am working on disconnecting everything so I can pull the engine, and I ran across a plastic tube that runs from each side of the upper intake, through a T, and down under the A/C Compressor and into a unit in the driver's side fender...

hello,im mark from Tn,i just bought a 03 explorer and a 02 explorer xlt 4-wd both with the 4.0 engine.the 02 was being driven 2 weeks ago,the guy said the oil pressure started dropping and it finally just quit,seems his oil descending unit plug started leaking and leaked out all the oil,he was...

I've had these two '91's for about a year now. My goal has been to take the best from each and build one reliable fun/work machine. Here's the skinny: - Red one is my daily driver - it's a 91 XLT with m5od and electric 4wd/auto hubs. It has a rust problem (probably driven on the beach...

If anyone has pulled a motor on an Escort/Tracer any insight is appreciated. According to Hanes and Chiltons the eng and trans must be pulled as a unit. Has anyone been able to pull a 96-02 2.0L SOHC SPI without the trans attached? Thanks, Mike

Engine swap 98 sohc with 05 Mustang motor Thanks again. (from original thread)http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286471 Parts for the rebuild were expensive ($235 just for the crank) and I would still have a motor with 160k miles. I have decided to try and find a newer...