First off, to clear up any confusion, this write-up should not be used for any SVT, Zetec, or SPI. It is only meant to be a guide to help those who already have duratecs in there car. Either the 2.0 or 2.3.
So my 2.3 has developed a terrible knock, its been burning oil for awhile and I've just been driving it till it dies. Well now it can barely accelerate over 3k rpms so I've started looking seriously into new engines. Specifically the fusion 2.5 engine. Here is what I have gathered so far and need to make sure I have everything so this can go as smooth as possible. I will also be replacing the clutch at this point to since it has 134k on the stock clutch. I'm trying to do this as easily and cheaply as possible. I found someone on the fusion forums who makes an adapter plate for the 2.5 head->2.3 intake manifold, So I won't need to switch out the head. I know this isn't ideal as the 2.3 head is better but this will make it easier and cheaper. The engines i'm looking at have ~40k on them so I don't think it would be necessary to change the the water pump or oil pump.
EDIT INSERT: i'll try to keep track of prices as I do this for any future people to go off of. Obviously its going to be different depending on what you need, have, and want but I'm going for a pretty budget build for myself. Keeping the 2.5 head for simplicity of not removing my 2.3 head.
All accessories will remain as 2.3. Ie. Powersteering, alternator, starter.
Useful Threads:
Tools needed:
Parts I know I need/have and prices:
Fluids
Additional Parts I don't NEED but am getting/have anyways:
TOTAL COST ~1400 All labor done by me. Not to bad considering that this includes a new clutch and last time i had a shop do the clutch in my zetec focus it cost ~800$. I already had all of the tools required for this to.
Parts to sell
So for those of you that have done this swap, Is there anything in the the "parts I may need" that is an absolute must for this swap or anything that I am just completely missing? I know there are sensors that should be swapped but I'm not sure which ones. Any tips that you guys have for engine removal would be great to. For example, would it be easier too leave the trans in the car or take it out as 1 whole unit.
I MAY have access to a lift but that is not guaranteed. I will try and document a writeup as I do this since I couldn't find a good one online yet even tho many have promised!!
--EDIT: didn't use the lift all was done on jackstands, trans stayed in the car though if I were to do it again I'd remove the trans with the engine.--
For the clutch I was looking at the Excedy OEM replacement. This should work fine correct? correct. Since i ordered one [grin]
--EDIT: clutch is working great so far, remember to reverse bleed the clutch, it takes <3minutes and is 10000x easier than pumping the pedal--
Is there any special tools I'll need besides the timing bar and pin?
--EDIT: the crank position sensor came with a tool that is needed, I didn't use any other special tools.--
So my 2.3 has developed a terrible knock, its been burning oil for awhile and I've just been driving it till it dies. Well now it can barely accelerate over 3k rpms so I've started looking seriously into new engines. Specifically the fusion 2.5 engine. Here is what I have gathered so far and need to make sure I have everything so this can go as smooth as possible. I will also be replacing the clutch at this point to since it has 134k on the stock clutch. I'm trying to do this as easily and cheaply as possible. I found someone on the fusion forums who makes an adapter plate for the 2.5 head->2.3 intake manifold, So I won't need to switch out the head. I know this isn't ideal as the 2.3 head is better but this will make it easier and cheaper. The engines i'm looking at have ~40k on them so I don't think it would be necessary to change the the water pump or oil pump.
EDIT INSERT: i'll try to keep track of prices as I do this for any future people to go off of. Obviously its going to be different depending on what you need, have, and want but I'm going for a pretty budget build for myself. Keeping the 2.5 head for simplicity of not removing my 2.3 head.
All accessories will remain as 2.3. Ie. Powersteering, alternator, starter.
Useful Threads:
- INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL
- MTX-75 Fluid change
- CLUTCH INSTALL
- BALANCE SHAFT DELETE
- REAR 02 DELETE
- MORE CLUTCH STUFF
- TORQUE SPECS AND MORE
Tools needed:
- Torque wrench 1/2" and 3/8" drive
- 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" drivers
- 4,6,8,10,13,15,18,19,22mm sockets, both deepwell and non deep well.
- impact gun (used both 1/4" and 3/8" adapters <--- not necessary but damn does it make things easy
- 8mm allen wrench
- tubing, funnel
- Timing pin, Timing bar
- crank pos. sensor tool (comes with new one)
- clutch alignment tool (came with excedy oe kit)
- Hammer
- Torch
- breaker bar 1/2"
- Jack, Jackstands (at least 2)
- 6 point <---i'll get the size later
- reverse 6 point <--- I'll get the size later
- syringe and tubing
- friends
- pliers: all types
- magnet for when you drop the bolts and pieces
- flashlight
Parts I know I need/have and prices:
- 2.5 engine......................................................490$, 6k miles
- Exedy Flywheel...............................................230$, new
- Exedy OEM clutch w/ slave...............................150$ new
- VCT delete kit.................................................33$ new
- Timing Cover from 2.3......................................56$ used
- 2.5->2.3 intake manifold adapter plate................95$, new
- Serp Belt (got oem 2.3 length we'll see..)............30$ new
- Wideband for Tune...........................................0$, already have
- Grommet for wideband cord...............................1$
- D25 Oil Pan.....................................................0$, will use off current D25
- 2.3 camshaft...................................................70$, new
- 2.5 camshaft gear............................................20$
- D25 timing chain..............................................0$, will use off current D25
- D25 Valve cover...............................................0$, will use off current D25
- D25 Oil Pickup tube..........................................0$, will use off current D25
- 2.3 crank pulley...............................................83$, new
- 2.3 water block inlet.........................................0$ will use off current 2.3
- 2.3 inlet block gasket........................................6$
- 2.3 crank pos sensor.........................................24$
- 2.3 Oil pressure sensor......................................0$, will use off current 2.3
- 2.3 Cylinder Temp Sensor..................................0$, used old 2.3
- D25 oil dipstick................................................0$, will use off current D25
- waterpump gasket............................................4$
- EGR Gasket......................................................8$, new
- Throttle Body Gasket.........................................10$
Fluids
- Oil 0w-20, 3 gallons..........................................36$
- Coolant 1 gallons + 1 gallon water mix.................15$
- Break fluid........................................................6$
- Powersteering fluid............................................6$
Additional Parts I don't NEED but am getting/have anyways:
- BSD delete.......................................................30$, new
- 180* thermostat...............................................0$, will use off current 2.3 (<300 miles on that one)
TOTAL COST ~1400 All labor done by me. Not to bad considering that this includes a new clutch and last time i had a shop do the clutch in my zetec focus it cost ~800$. I already had all of the tools required for this to.
Parts to sell
- intake manifold..................................................
- throttle body......................................................
- EGR sensor........................................................
- Timing cover......................................................
- EGR delete........................................................SOLD 15$
- 2.3 engine.........................................................
So for those of you that have done this swap, Is there anything in the the "parts I may need" that is an absolute must for this swap or anything that I am just completely missing? I know there are sensors that should be swapped but I'm not sure which ones. Any tips that you guys have for engine removal would be great to. For example, would it be easier too leave the trans in the car or take it out as 1 whole unit.
I MAY have access to a lift but that is not guaranteed. I will try and document a writeup as I do this since I couldn't find a good one online yet even tho many have promised!!
--EDIT: didn't use the lift all was done on jackstands, trans stayed in the car though if I were to do it again I'd remove the trans with the engine.--
For the clutch I was looking at the Excedy OEM replacement. This should work fine correct? correct. Since i ordered one [grin]
--EDIT: clutch is working great so far, remember to reverse bleed the clutch, it takes <3minutes and is 10000x easier than pumping the pedal--
Is there any special tools I'll need besides the timing bar and pin?
--EDIT: the crank position sensor came with a tool that is needed, I didn't use any other special tools.--