arco777
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- April 6, 2008
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Explorer 2dr 4x4
1-4. Motor is out. Have a plan for what you're going to do once the motor is out (unlike me). If you don't have an engine stand, have somewhere to set the motor down. Don't let it fall over and crush the oil filter making a mess, or crush a part of you.
I lifted the motor high enough to clear the truck, then rolled the truck out from under it to set it down. I will be building a stand out of wood to hold the engine.
Be aware that you will continue to lose coolant from the water pump holes.
Lacking a stand, I used a creeper with some blocks of wood to hold it temporarily. I added a little bit of tip protection with some bungees but it still doesn't need any sudden moves.
I lifted the motor high enough to clear the truck, then rolled the truck out from under it to set it down. I will be building a stand out of wood to hold the engine.
Be aware that you will continue to lose coolant from the water pump holes.
Lacking a stand, I used a creeper with some blocks of wood to hold it temporarily. I added a little bit of tip protection with some bungees but it still doesn't need any sudden moves.