i have a 1995 ford windstar 3.8 v6, 180000 miles. the motor started knocking 2 years ago after getting stuck in a snow drift. the problem is not in the top end and i dont know if i can get to the lower end of the motor. im told its most likely a main bearing.
i know it seems like a lot of trouble for an old minivan but i want to keep it around.
if its too difficult, i would rather swap the motor out for another. just wondering if the main bearings are hard to change and if the motor HAS to come out from underneath instead of out of the top. any input would be helpful.
i was also wondering if a 96-97 windstar 3.8 would work just as well.
i know it seems like a lot of trouble for an old minivan but i want to keep it around.
if its too difficult, i would rather swap the motor out for another. just wondering if the main bearings are hard to change and if the motor HAS to come out from underneath instead of out of the top. any input would be helpful.
i was also wondering if a 96-97 windstar 3.8 would work just as well.