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1996 Windstar 3.8 engine swap, what's compatable?

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1996 Windstar 3.8 engine swap, what's compatable? - 12/22/2007 7:44:56 AM

jbroxton

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I have a 1996 Windstar 3.8 with a bad bottom end knock.....probably a rod knock. Due to the age and mileage (160K) of this vehicle, a rebuilt engine is not practical.........more money for engine than van is worth! I'd like to install a used 3.8 but have not located a lower mileage 1996 or 1997 engine that I understand is a direct swap. I read in a forum that a 1998 will swap using my upper intake and fuel rail from the 1996 engine. A 1999-2000 will swap if I also change the lower intake and oil pan from the 1996. Is this information correct? What about 2001 or later engines? I prefer using a later /lower mileage engine that I can swap parts over! Thanks in advance for any help! Jerry

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RE: 1996 Windstar 3.8 engine swap, what's compatable? - 12/22/2007 12:15:27 PM

btexpress

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Most wrecking or recycling yards will have an interchange guide that tells them what year/make/model is compatible.

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