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I was given a 93 xlt 4x4, how can I tell what motor it has? there r no markings. need help. Thanks Jeff:shok:
 


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given? lucky bastage. lol

99% it's a 4.0, unless someone ordered it with a 3.0, generally from what i've seen the 3.0 has 3.0 on the valve covers also. lol
 
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Look for a sticker labeled "Catalyst" under the hood too, it always has engine size on it.
 
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if it has a distributor and the passenger side valve cover says "3.0 V6" then its a 3.0.
 
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Aint the 3.0 supposed not to have a distributor?
 
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well, for the 4wd 93xlt the 4.0 was the standard V-6 option if i remember correctly. my 91 3.0 has a dis. on it. not sure about the ones for 93's
 
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95 was the first year of DIS for the 3.0.
 
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4.0


3.0


You can tell by the intake manifold

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keep in mind that 3.0 intake manifold is backwards (set up for a tauras).
 
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going to go out on a limb and say. why do WE miss the easy and obvious thing? :icon_confused:

just look at the fan shroud. says it right there. 4.0 has righthand threads for the fan and 3.0 has lefthand threads :icon_thumby:
 
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