2001 2.3 motor replacement

[idontno1]

I had a tick in my motor for 17,000 miles.Started at 85,000.Everyone said it was common..Ha ha.It was a wrist pin.Went out the side of the block.Now I can't find a motor that is even close to me.Now my question.What year motor will fit in my ranger that is a easy swap.Some say 2001 and 2002 is the only year that is a simple bolt in.Is this right? Or can I get a newer motor out of 2002 and up to fit ?Thanks for ur input...idontno

 

[rd_turbo]

Try www.car-part.com to narrow down some options for a replacement engine. It will check the inventory of all the major auto wreckers/recyclers in North America.