Originally posted by DemonSVT:
3M4Z does not have the integral gasket.

The 5L8E has the integral gasket.


The 3M4Z kit is $75.
The 5L8E kit is over $100.


The only difference is the gasket.



NEITHER kit comes with the YL8Z pickup or windage tray!!!

Those must be purchased separately if needed.

All 01+ engines already have the YL8Z windage tray.
All 01+ Escape engines have the YL8Z pickup as well.




Well there you go, mostly. That clears up a few things for me. Also explains why my pickup tube (98) had to be modded to fit my block (01) when the motor went in.

But, Pete and I still wonder about the dipstick and the dipstick tube. Same all across (my 98 works with the 01 windage and the 98 pan), or changed along the way and required with the new pan?

Originally posted by DemonSVT:

DAMN folks this is all OLD & very REHASHED information.

It's even posted on my website too...



Yes, we all bow to your ultimate knowledge on the subject, unfortunately there is/was still a bit of confusion over this. Thanks for participating!