Which engine?

[newguy86]

My dads '94 xlt is leaking water from the head gasket. I was trying to figure out what kind of engine it had, ohv or sohc. It has a 4.0 efi v6 2wd.

I know the vin will tell me what I need to know but does anyone have a link or reference to a website where I can plug the vin in and tell me for certain what engine is in it.

I think, but not 100% sure, its a ohv in there. Is ohv an interference engine as the sohc?
TIA

 

[2000StreetRod]

8th digit

If the 8th digit in the VIN is X then you have the OHV. If it's an E then you have the SOHC. The SOHC is an interference engine. It was not used in U.S. Explorers until 1997. I believe the OHV is not an interference engine.

 

[Gadget X]

You have the OHV engine. 245ci, VIN X. Hope that helps!
Also, is it the head gasket, or the lower intake manifold? Mine started leaking water and I was told head gasket. Turns out it was the lower intake! Good luck!

 

[gijoecam]

Since the SOHC motor was not introduced until the '97 model year, I think we can conclusively say you have the OHV.

 

[newguy86]

Thanks guys, that is exactly what I wanted to know.

 

[Electrohacker]

psst, wrong forum

94 was before 95

you technically have a first gen explorer only available with a OHV V6