EXTREMLY stupid question

[DroppedKamelion]

I know this is an extremly dumb question, but since Ive only had the X (my first car) for about 3 weeks Ill ask it anyways.


How do I tell if its Overhead Valve or SOHC? I had it at a mechanic shop yesterday (needed a new fan belt) and I asked him and he looked at me crazy.....Oh Well.....HOW DO I KNOW?

 

[N2MUDN91]

On the top of the engine, the plastic peice should say EFI 4.0, or it should say 4.0 SOHC. I think the OHV died out in the middle of 1997, so i think you should have a SOHC.

 

[Robb]

EFI = OHV
SOHC = SOHC

The OHV continued for awhile longer, but I am not sure how long. I think it was around '00.

 

[DroppedKamelion]

alright thanks yall. I checked (and nearly drowned, (sp?) damn rain) and it said 4.0 EFI, so i guess its a overhead valve.


Thanks for the quick responses yall.

 

[explodr3]

the 2001 was the last year of the ohv they came in the sport tracs

 

[jssong]

hey dropped.. are you sure you have an xlt and not the xls? i didnt think xlts came with ohvs after 96, only the sports with manuals and the xls.

 

[todd_c]

Originally posted by explodr3
the 2001 was the last year of the ohv they came in the sport tracs

Nope. All Sport Tracs got the SOHC.