It's finally out. Kinger's heads came in yesterday as well. The 04 Escape engine has been dismantled down to the heads, and it's time to start swapping stuff out.
I did run into a problem though; the harness holding the shifter cables stayed attached while we were lifting the engine out, and one looks a little kinked as a result. I believe that they'll need to be replaced just for peace of mind.
So, my weekend will be filled with dismantling the top end of the SVT engine and putting accessories onto the Escape block. Fun times. I'm glad that my run-to-the-parts-store car is a Miata.
My current parts list is as follows (critique as necessary):
Escape head gaskets and head bolts
Contour valve cover gaskets, front cover gaskets and UIM/LIM gaskets
SVT clutch, pressure plate and slave cylinder rebuild kit
front engine mount stud (found bent)
driver's side ball joint (fork busted)
hard line radiator hose outlet (rubber, cut)
shifter cables (dang)
