MurkyRiversSVT
CEG'er
So, as mentioned in the beginners classroom, I picked up a 1999 Contour SVT with rod knock. I had hoped that it was knock, but rather a stuck lifter. I started with the lifters hoping, against all odds, that it was just a lifter that was making the ungodly sound. I was wrong and when I finally pulled the oil pan there was some nice metal chunks and shavings in the pan.
Needless to say, I sourced an engine locally with 73k on the clock. It was out of an 04 Mercury Sable.
I have already pulled the 2.5 out, which I should have done some reading before hand, I pulled the wiring harness off and made my removal a hell of a lot longer than I should have. I got the engine out though, and thats all that matters lol.
I have swapped most of the components from the 2.5 to the 3.0:
3.0:
Removed Intake manifold
Removed Valve covers
Removed water pipe (b pipe?)
Removed Crank Pulley (was a huge pain in the ass)
Removed Timing Covers
Flipped the Pulse Wheel
Cut tabs for alternator bracket
I think there is more, but I cant think of what else.
2.5:
Removed the same components above and
Passenger side mount
Exhaust manifolds
Alternator bracket
I think thats it there too.
I do have to say that grinding the damn passenger mount was frustrating as hell, probably because I was using a dremel lol.
Im now at the point where I am putting all the components on the 3.0 from the 2.5. I have the wiring harness on and all of the items listed above including the exhaust manifolds. What I have left to do is mount the trans to the engine, finish porting the head for the split port, figure out a way to fill the holes for the 3.0 injectors, remove the stupid crank bushing so I can install the flywheel and clutch, then install the engine and get her running.
Im hoping to have it done tonight, but well see how it goes. Thats a hell of a lot of work for one night.
Needless to say, I sourced an engine locally with 73k on the clock. It was out of an 04 Mercury Sable.
I have already pulled the 2.5 out, which I should have done some reading before hand, I pulled the wiring harness off and made my removal a hell of a lot longer than I should have. I got the engine out though, and thats all that matters lol.
I have swapped most of the components from the 2.5 to the 3.0:
3.0:
Removed Intake manifold
Removed Valve covers
Removed water pipe (b pipe?)
Removed Crank Pulley (was a huge pain in the ass)
Removed Timing Covers
Flipped the Pulse Wheel
Cut tabs for alternator bracket
I think there is more, but I cant think of what else.
2.5:
Removed the same components above and
Passenger side mount
Exhaust manifolds
Alternator bracket
I think thats it there too.
I do have to say that grinding the damn passenger mount was frustrating as hell, probably because I was using a dremel lol.
Im now at the point where I am putting all the components on the 3.0 from the 2.5. I have the wiring harness on and all of the items listed above including the exhaust manifolds. What I have left to do is mount the trans to the engine, finish porting the head for the split port, figure out a way to fill the holes for the 3.0 injectors, remove the stupid crank bushing so I can install the flywheel and clutch, then install the engine and get her running.
Im hoping to have it done tonight, but well see how it goes. Thats a hell of a lot of work for one night.