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macmilm
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Replacing my engine....
« on: Jun 13th, 2005, 9:34am » |
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Hi all,
In the next couple of weeks I will be replacing the engine in my 2.3 Ultima 1998 Scorpio.
Is there anything that you think it would be usefull to know b4 I start. Thanks for any advice or warnings e.t.c.
Matt
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Re: Replacing my engine....
« Reply #1 on: Jun 13th, 2005, 11:51am » |
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Are you putting in a new engine or a reconditioned one? Take some pictures for the site if you can and write us a note of any problems that you have. When installing the engine put some NON-synthetic oil in (cheap stuff) and run for 200 miles and then do an oil change with a good synthetic. That helps bed the rings in etc - using a synthetic in a new engine can cause problems with poor piston ring sealing etc as the oil is 'too' good. Good time to clean the engine bay and rustprrof underneath 
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Re: Replacing my engine....
« Reply #2 on: Jun 13th, 2005, 3:39pm » |
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Hi,
The engine is recon but very low mileage (under 30k).
It was taken from a write off but no damage to engine...
It is coming with all paper work e.t.c....
Will get me camera ready.
Thanks for tips.
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Re: Replacing my engine....
« Reply #3 on: Jun 14th, 2005, 5:48am » |
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I wander how complicated is to change the engine electric harness, cause i want to change mine in the future.
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Re: Replacing my engine....
« Reply #5 on: Jun 14th, 2005, 6:12am » |
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I have bad remeberings with the scorp electrics
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mr._floppy
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Re: Replacing my engine....
« Reply #6 on: Jun 14th, 2005, 4:58pm » |
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As the engine is put in from underneath during manufacture I would imagine taking it out and putting a replacement in through the engine compartment is a bit of a swine. Although with the radiators removed there is a wee bit leeway, still, it's a hefty lump of metal.
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