engine swap

Asked by Omega_3218 Feb 28, 2017 at 02:55 PM about the 2000 Ford Explorer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can a 2000 ford explorer  4.0 2 wheel drive mortor
fit into a 2000 ford explorer  4.0  4x4

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OJ answered 7 years ago

Yes, and a suggestion. When the donor engine is out of the vehicle, check the guides and tensioner for the cam on the rear of the engine if the engine is a SOHC. They are prone to failure and the engine has to come out to repair/replace. May be worth doing some replacing while out.

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