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Old 11-07-2003, 07:16 PM   #1
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Engine Replacement 3.8L

Anyone out there have any ideas on removing the engine from a ford windstar 1995.

I am looking to see if the typical home mechanic can do this job or do I have to take it to the shop

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Old 11-07-2003, 10:17 PM   #2
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Re: Engine Replacement 3.8L

I think you have to drop the cradle with the motor and transmission.
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Old 11-08-2003, 01:43 AM   #3
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Yes, you do have to drop the cradle, transaxle and engine but how would the home mechanic accomplish this task without a car lift?
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Old 11-08-2003, 06:19 AM   #4
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Re: Engine Replacement 3.8L

I dont think you can.
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Old 11-08-2003, 06:22 AM   #5
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Re: Re: Engine Replacement 3.8L

You can't do it with out an engine crane or car lift.
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Old 03-29-2005, 10:16 AM   #6
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Re: Engine Replacement 3.8L

Yes you can do it. It is just allot of work if you do not have a lift. All you need to do is put the vehicle on jack stands and remove everything to drop the motor/tranny down then once thsi is done... you will have to carefully lift the van enough to slide the motor/tranny assembly out from under it by jacking then blocking the van small amounts at a time. You will need at least 2 floor jacks and lots of blocking. Now most will say that I am full of it.. but some people out there cannot afford to spend $2000.00 to have it swaped. I agree that it is very hard and allot of work to do it without a lift.. but it is not impossible. Where theres a will... theres a way right?
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