Thank you so much for this video, I have a 2006 Explorer that I am going to be pulling the engine from, my first time ever pulling an engine. Your videos are my main reference for how to take care of this project, you are an amazing resource!
I love this new video Nick helps a lot, you should of had this up Wednesday, sucks that my one cylinder head has some freakin rust, I put some pb blaster up top and every spark plug hole all but that rusty one the liquid stayed but it is going down very slowly.
Liked the video. Have an '06. Changed engine at 186k, now have 320k. 2nd transmission, but running great. You had one view of how close the exhaust is to the oil filter housing. Is that a good idea to heat the oil so much? I've been skeptical. Yes the plastic T for the heater will crack and fail for sure. Check coolant leak above the rear diff too. Thought I had a bad second transmission, but new shift solenoid fixed it!
Great video. So detailed! I'm curious if you rebuild these engines for others, or just as a hobby on your own vehicles. I have this issue but no time/space to do a rebuild like this.
This is a fantastic and comprehensive guide to removing the engine from your vehicle.. however, I'm having a problem with a stripped torque converter nut.. do you have any tips for getting it out? It's a really tight spot in my Ford Ranger, not nearly enough space to hammer the ratchet into the nut to remove it.
The timing chain videos are awesome. The only thing I would do different is put aluminum tape on the Vise grip jaws and all that Rusty Hardware I would let it soak overnight in Kroil or Mouse Milk before I use the torch.
@@iamdjnam by the way Mouse milk is also awesome it's either purple or green you don't want the purple it is vegetable base you want the green it is petroleum base.
I have an 06 mustang 4.0 I just did the valve cover gaskets and cleaned the engine up a bit but I'm noticing oil on the exhaust manifold studs and it looks like it is specifically on the studs.. I don't see where it would come from other than the stud itself... like do these have cracking issues??
Does the fan clutch and front of engine (Alternator etc) have to come off? Another video of a ranger with same engine shows the whole engine removed with fan blade still attached even. I’m only swapping motor. 2010 sport trac.
You might be able to leave it I took my whole water pump off cause this generation explorer has an electric fan clutch so I couldn’t fit my tools in the gap to get it
Really hoping I never have to do this, bought my 2010 with 100k on it. Getting some overheating so I'm working on that right now with changing the water pump, fan clutch, and flushing the radiator. Any suggestions for keeping the chains in good order? I commented on another video asking about how you did a preoiler. Would you recommend that or the flood mode for like 5-8 seconds before startup? I want to keep this baby running for at least another 100k! You're a wealth of knowledge and I've been watching a bunch of your videos to know all I can about these things.
Your 2010 is stout. No need for a pre oiler. I highly suggest a full synthetic oil with a Wix filter. You’ll get upwards 250k. And if the time comes, it’s really not that hard to get the engine out. Takes me about 2 hours.
@@iamdjnam Good to hear! What are the big things to look out for on these engines and this gen of explorer besides timing chains? At least from what you've seen!
@@DrVitaminAwesome the engines are bulletproof other than the chains. My biggest concern (as a 2010 owner myself) is the wheel bearings and transmission
Quick question! If I’m doing a whole engine and transmission swap. From an 07 mountaineer to an 08 mountaineer can I just take the radiator support off and pull the whole thing out transmission and engine out
I've gotta do this on an 01 sport soon, mines in need of some love or a replacement. Would you know how interchangeable these engines are? Could I get a sohc 4.0 from any year/model with a 4.0 sohc and just swap my parts over? Or would I be able to use the updated intake and such with the old ECU?
Hey I’m trying to put my 2008 Mercury Mountaineer base model, on an engine stand and i would like to know the bolts & threads to use and how heavy the engine itself is so i can know which stand to buy at harbor freight
@@iamdjnam Thank You 🙏🏽 that’s what my budget was calling for i just had to make sure, I have one more question, i need to get nee Intake manifold bolts but i cant find them anywhere, two bolts rounded out in the middle, I managed to get them out but they can’t go back in so i need to get a new set and i cant find them anywhere for my vehicle
@gnutersgnuters5572 it might be seized to the transmission from the dowels. They tend to corrode. Take a pry bar and gently pry between engine and trans.
@@tydoyle7752 i’m really just interested in watching his follow up to this video specifically because i plan on swapping this motor, i don’t need the video just would be nice to see what’s hard and what’s not
