99 Expedition engine removal

Hello all...
Just joined this forum...
I bought a 99 Expedition with problems...
There is a hole in NO 3 piston so I need to pull the engine DOOH!
This will be the first Gen 1 pull for me so I would like the procedures please...
It is 4WD...
Is there any how to pull engine threads here that I can get info from?
Thanks, Steve

Welcome to the Forum

Check this out:


http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/01/expedition-cylinder-head-removal-body-off/

wow....that expedition body off on that site.....

docraymund said:

Check this out:


http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/01/expedition-cylinder-head-removal-body-off/

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That might have worked when the vehicle was less then 5 years old, doubt it will be easy now.

Steve,
Pulling the motor will not be fun or easy, take alot of pictures during disassembly so you have something to look back on , in case you forget where something goes or how something is routed like wires etc.

I am about to attempt the same process. And will be doing a lot of praying myself.

docraymund said:

Check this out:


http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/01/expedition-cylinder-head-removal-body-off/

Click to expand...

Unfortunately my engine pulling tree fell due to too much rain and have no way to pull the body...
I'll have to use the lift on my tractor or the neighbors back hoe...

http://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/1999-expy-engine-knock.27739/

Hope some of the info helps. Ask questions I did 95% of the swap by myself. I still have some new and used parts left over from the swap both listed on ebay and not. Truck is still running today

Good luck guys

I did it in January, 98 4.6. you will need a decent engine crane. One that will lift quite high or an overhead hoist. A load leveler is almost mandatory. The crane I used was a 2 ton harbor freight. It lifted several inches higher that the one ton. It was fairly straight forward. Remove the hood, unhook exhaust, unhook transmission lines and power steering lines from steering box, remove intake, unhook ac and heater hoses. Unhook starter, ground wires, vacuum lines and unplug sensors. I removed the top transmission bolts with the intake off and the others with a long extension. A lot of access can be gained by removing the fender well liners. If you can't lift the engine high enough to clear the radiator support, you may be able to remove the front wheels and drop the front of the truck with a floor jack. Mine was lifted with 33 inch tires so we just put the stock 17 inch wheels back on and dropped the front. It was tedious. Put bolts in bags labels from winch they came and don't be afraid to take pictures or videos to remind you or use google. Three people took mine apart and out, two were sixteen year boys were sloppy labeling and organizing things that were removed. I put the jigsaw puzzle back together again myself. Still running thankfully. Feel free to ask any questions if I can help.

Height can be gained by taking front tires off and lower truck to ground. Supported by jack stand on the frame between doors and fenders.