Buying a Cylinder Head

[Enigma346]

Is there a way to tell which Cylinder Head I will need? I know I am getting the drivers side. But there is Romeo and Windsor. I have a 2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6L. Is there a way to know without removing the head itself? I don't want to remove it until I am ready to start adding parts back on.

 

[Yupster Dog]

The 8th digit of your vin # will tell you the difference.

 

[Enigma346]

This is all I need to know in order to order the new/remanned head?

 

[Yupster Dog]

The 8th digit will tell you if it is a Romeo or Windsor.

 

[joethefordguy]

The 8th digit will tell you if it is a Romeo or Windsor.

almost useful. what character in the 8th digit of the VIN tells which head it is? an "R"? a "W"? what?

 

[Yupster Dog]

almost useful. what character in the 8th digit of the VIN tells which head it is? an "R"? a "W"? what?

What is the 8th digit of your vin? is it for your 04 SSV 5.4?

 

[joethefordguy]

the 8th character of my 04 SSV 5.4L 2V Expedition is an "L".

 

[Yupster Dog]

the 8th character of my 04 SSV 5.4L 2V Expedition is an "L".

Actually the 4.6Ltr is either Romeo or Windsor,
the 5.4 2v is only built in Windsor

 

[joethefordguy]

well, my issue is settled, but we still don't know what character in the 8th space dictates whether it's a Romeo, or a Windsor. Is it a secret? will anyone just say what the character should be?

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[joethefordguy]

still no answer... what does this mean?

This is how conspiracy theories start.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Look at the sticker on the valve cover. I think mine was on the driver side.

should say either REP or WEP.

But my 2V is now sold and it was a 5.4- which I think was only made at the WEP.

 

[Hamfisted]

In the VIN, the 8th digit tells the type motor. A number 6 means it's a Windsor. A letter W means its a Romeo.


2001-2004 4.6L motors are Romeos. (11) 10mm bolts holding down the valve cover.

The Windsor 4.6 has at least 13 8mm bolts holding down the valve cover.