95.5 rodeo which engine?
sydbar81
11-14-2005, 12:33 AM
my 95.5 rodeo is definately going to need a replacement engine(3.2).do i get one for a 95 or a 96?i've read there is a difference...
ogfooman
11-14-2005, 04:28 PM
There is a difference. The 96/97 3.2 sohc's have 15 more hp due to slight modifications. They also use OBDII as well as Coil-on-plug design.
The easiest way to tell is look at the spark plugs. If yours is a 92-95 3.2, there will be three coils and larger wires going to all six plugs. If it's a 96/97, the coils will be directly on top of the valve covers, right above the spark plugs (meaning there will be 6 of them).
Why the catastrophic engine failure? The 3.2 is usually good for 200k miles plus if you don't run out of oil.
The easiest way to tell is look at the spark plugs. If yours is a 92-95 3.2, there will be three coils and larger wires going to all six plugs. If it's a 96/97, the coils will be directly on top of the valve covers, right above the spark plugs (meaning there will be 6 of them).
Why the catastrophic engine failure? The 3.2 is usually good for 200k miles plus if you don't run out of oil.
sydbar81
11-15-2005, 04:16 PM
There is a difference. The 96/97 3.2 sohc's have 15 more hp due to slight modifications. They also use OBDII as well as Coil-on-plug design.
The easiest way to tell is look at the spark plugs. If yours is a 92-95 3.2, there will be three coils and larger wires going to all six plugs. If it's a 96/97, the coils will be directly on top of the valve covers, right above the spark plugs (meaning there will be 6 of them).
Why the catastrophic engine failure? The 3.2 is usually good for 200k miles plus if you don't run out of oil.
i had a previous thread on the issue http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=478888
....i'm still not completely sure if the engine is shot,i haven't taken the heads off yet.
The easiest way to tell is look at the spark plugs. If yours is a 92-95 3.2, there will be three coils and larger wires going to all six plugs. If it's a 96/97, the coils will be directly on top of the valve covers, right above the spark plugs (meaning there will be 6 of them).
Why the catastrophic engine failure? The 3.2 is usually good for 200k miles plus if you don't run out of oil.
i had a previous thread on the issue http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=478888
....i'm still not completely sure if the engine is shot,i haven't taken the heads off yet.
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