LilCe98
Hard-core CEG'er
Ok after months of deliberation between getting a new car or doing a 3L swap after i blew a waterpump, I've decided to go with the swap. I've been talking with DangG and it looks as if I'm going to go with a straight 3L. Decision was based on easy of installation since I'm on a time and money restraint. Here's the parts list he gave me:
- Updated YL8E oil pan w/integrated gasket
- 2.5L front main seal
- 2.5L SVT crank timing sprocket
- 2.5L SVT guides, tensioners
- 2x 2.5L SVT timing chains
- 3x 2.5L timing cover gaskets
- 2x 2.5L valve cover gaskets
- 6x spark plug O ring gaskets
- water pump pulley "squiggle" gasket
- 2x LIM gaskets
- 2x UIM gaskets
- EGR gasket
- IACV gasket
- TB gasket
- 6x Spark plugs
- OEM Motorcraft spark plug wire set
Fluids / Misc:
- 1 Gallon dex-cool
- 6 qts 5W-30 dino oil
- Motorcraft FL-820S oil filter
- Fuel filter (if it hasn't been changed in the past year)
- Cabin Air Filter (same)
- 4 qts Mobil 1 ATF or Ford "Honey" (to refill trans since it'll be pulled and must be drained)
- main serpentine belt (if yours is worn)
- water pump belt (same)
- 1 tube Permatex anti-seize compound
- 1 tube Permatex Ultra-Black RTV Sealant
Bearings:
- Set of 12 (2 per cylinder) Clevite 77 tri-metal rod bearings for 3L Duratec (Local auto parts store can get these)
Some of the things on the list are just recommendations and not requirements.
I've found a 02 taurus 59K for $500, and a 01 taurus w/9K for $600. I have plenty of other work to do on the car, such as brakes and suspension, so is there a problem with me going with the 59K over the 9K engine so I can use that $100 on the suspension? I know the lower miles are better but is it worth the extra $$?
Well hopefully the swap will happen in the next few weeks after I gather all of the parts, and Dan gets the time. If there are any comments or things that I might be looking over feel free to post.
{J}
- Updated YL8E oil pan w/integrated gasket
- 2.5L front main seal
- 2.5L SVT crank timing sprocket
- 2.5L SVT guides, tensioners
- 2x 2.5L SVT timing chains
- 3x 2.5L timing cover gaskets
- 2x 2.5L valve cover gaskets
- 6x spark plug O ring gaskets
- water pump pulley "squiggle" gasket
- 2x LIM gaskets
- 2x UIM gaskets
- EGR gasket
- IACV gasket
- TB gasket
- 6x Spark plugs
- OEM Motorcraft spark plug wire set
Fluids / Misc:
- 1 Gallon dex-cool
- 6 qts 5W-30 dino oil
- Motorcraft FL-820S oil filter
- Fuel filter (if it hasn't been changed in the past year)
- Cabin Air Filter (same)
- 4 qts Mobil 1 ATF or Ford "Honey" (to refill trans since it'll be pulled and must be drained)
- main serpentine belt (if yours is worn)
- water pump belt (same)
- 1 tube Permatex anti-seize compound
- 1 tube Permatex Ultra-Black RTV Sealant
Bearings:
- Set of 12 (2 per cylinder) Clevite 77 tri-metal rod bearings for 3L Duratec (Local auto parts store can get these)
Some of the things on the list are just recommendations and not requirements.
I've found a 02 taurus 59K for $500, and a 01 taurus w/9K for $600. I have plenty of other work to do on the car, such as brakes and suspension, so is there a problem with me going with the 59K over the 9K engine so I can use that $100 on the suspension? I know the lower miles are better but is it worth the extra $$?
Well hopefully the swap will happen in the next few weeks after I gather all of the parts, and Dan gets the time. If there are any comments or things that I might be looking over feel free to post.
{J}