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need engine help!

dwbarger

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2002 ford explorer
Hello all New to the forum and need help I have a 2002 explorer 4.0 vin e with a hole in the block (timing issues) I located a 2005 mountaineer 4.0 vin k with low mileage at a good price. Will this work in my explorer? Any major changes if so? I need to get my vehicle running asap please help
Thanks a bunch
 



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The K version allows for flex fuel (E85) while the E version is regular gas. Not sure if there are any computer issues or updates that would prevent you from being able to use this engine.
 






That's what I thought also just wasn't sure about computer either
 






All you need to do to make it work, is change the upper intake, and fuel rail assembly/injectors from your old engine. No other changes needed. Have swapped several both ways, spent hours researching part numbers, factory information, etc. Congrats on finding a newer engine, the timing components should be the better, updated version. Its all actually easier than it sounds. If you need any more info, I'll be happy to expand on the subject.


Some 02's had different wiring, so double check your sensors, but the longblock (engine block, heads, lower intake, etc) are all the same on all years 4.0 SOHC. flex or non flex. The only noteable difference being the newer ones got an updated timing setup, and the first SOHC 4.0s had a freeze plug in the lower intake, where the knock sensor is now.

You will need new upper intake o-rings and Intake isolator bolt set to swap the upper intake/ Recommend to put new fuel injector o-rings as well, but I've been able to reuse them with careful prying to remove, and a light coat of engine oil on them to go back in.
 






Thanks a bunch for the info very much appriciated. I am glad it is an easy swap as I took the plunge before your response and bought the engine.
 






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