engine time :'(

[bcmaxx]

Our 01 lost oil pressure today and developed a good death knock. So im looking for a used donor. Any year better or less prone to problems? What kind of job is it? Hour wise and skill wise ? Any tips for re and re?

 

[toms89]

Late in production the 2v "PI" motors started using 8 threads spark plug bosses. These would be ideal because if virtually removes any chance of ejecting a plug. Problem is I cannot tell you exactly when they started using them. Thinking around 03. Might be worth pulling a plug and have a look.

As far as how long it will take depends on your experience level, help and tools on hand. I would plan a long weekend minimum assuming you have motor on hand.

I have replaced my motor but did many modifications at the same time. Straight swap should be much quicker. From the time I began pulling the original motor till the new one was in and up and running was appr. 2 weeks.

http://www.expeditionforum.com/f44/another-blown-expy-coming-soon-11485/

5.4 or 4.6 ??

 

[KWT2000]

Your oil pump could have failed

 

[tonydiv]

Places like this can help you out if you don't want to take the chance on a used motor.

Ford 8 Cylinder Engines

They will usually put inserts in the plug holes to prevent any blowout issues in the future.

 

[bcmaxx]

Your oil pump could have failed

It has had an off idle rattle knock since we got it last summer. Figured just piston slap. But no its same noise just louder now.