2001 3.0L into 2000 Ranger

[tacstar]

Does anyone know what issues I'll have replacing a bad 2000 3.0L with a 2001 engine? The salvage yard gave me a 2001 engine (according to various decals on the engine) and didn't notice until I got it home. I'd like to use it if I can; It's only got 72k miles. Thanks in advance.

-Scott

 

[Bigschwerm]

You can use it no problem...just use all your sensors and whatever else is different on the 2002 motor.

 

[tacstar]

Any idea what sensors or such will be different? Unfortunately the truck I bought already had the intake manifold and valve covers removed, so I'm not sure exactly what is different. It's a flex-fuel if that matters.

 

[Bigschwerm]

Not sure on what if any sensors would be different i say just drop her in and hook it up.

 

[stmitch]

Shouldn't be very much different. The only thing that comes to mind would be egr. If the 2000 had it, and the 01 doesn't, it will give you a CEL. If thats the case, you can either put the egr system on the new motor, or eliminate the egr from the computer completley with a tuner like an sct x-cal.