Originally posted by todras:
Originally posted by fastcougar:
Yes I know, but I didn't want a Taurus engine ... more work. I wanted an escape engine and for some reason, they are hard to find in that price range SHIPPED being the operative word here. I checked all my local yards and could have gotten a Taurus/Sable engine from an 01 Taurus for only $375, but passed. I want the revised parts in the oiling system (pan, pickup & windage tray).



Don't forget the sand issue in the Escape engines.



Well then he did the right thing didn't he and bought one that is proven with 60K miles on it. If it was gonna wreck itself from sand then it would already have happened right?

Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760 356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas! See My Mods '05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red '06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black