Pointers on 4.0 engine removeal from ranger

[merace19]

I am getting a 93 ranger 4x4 with the 4.0 and It lost oil pressure. I am assuming it needs a new engine. I found one in the JY for a good price. Any pointers on removing it? I have taken my share of engines out but never a 4.0. I would prefer the 2.5 or 2.3 as I can pull those with no issue.

Pointers like where and what can I leave in the truck and still get the engine out. Easier to pull trans with it or leave in.

 

[Ranger44]

It's hard to pull with a trans. The rad support needs to be cut otherwise.

My suggestion is to remove bolts at the y-pipe, and not the exhaust manifold. They will snap. My suggestion, if the yard will allow you....cut the y-pipe right after the manifold, or remove the y-pipe right after the cat and worry about it all later when some penetrating fluid, and heat can easily be used to massage the bolts out.

Other than that...straight forward.

 

[merace19]

Good point.. I normally remove just the down pipe bolts for the very reason you said. Broken bolts are easier to get to than the manifold bolts.