Motor Question

[Torqueranger]

I blew up my motor in my 01 ford explorer and now it needs a motor .. I got a 4.0 L SOHC which was in my truck.. But I could only get a motor out of a 01 ford ranger which I was told I could use in my explorer but would need to change the intake and a couple other parts but wanted to know from you guys is he right or full of **** ???


My info
2001
Ford Explorer
4-door XLS
Vin -E
4.0L SOHC

 

[R1dd1cK]

That sounds right to me.

 

[Torqueranger]

Is there anyway I could use the stock 01 ranger intake on my explorer or is not worth it ??????

 

[albi1cnobi1]

You have to use your engine harness and fuel rail, as well as the intake.

 

[Torqueranger]

The motor I am using has not been run in a while and was wondering is there anyway I can prelube the engine to avoid a dry start and possible damage???

That sounds right to me.

You have to use your engine harness and fuel rail, as well as the intake.

Thanks you very much for the HELP .......

 

[Flash]

You can swap over the bare long engines like for like.
If you had a SOHC you can put an SOHC in and use all the existing accessories, sensors etc.

You can pump oil in under pressure through the oil pressure sender port or you can take the plugs out and spin the engine without load to distribute the oil.

 

[Torqueranger]

Oh I came across a little problem today ... I picked up a valve cover gasket and found out it's not right because mine has a metal core with rubber around it and the one I picked up is only a rubber gasket so it won't work...
I found the right one but it's going to cost me $40 bucks but was wondering if I can reuse the old gasket????