ETS Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I have picked up a 2011 Escape with bad engine cheap. Have used 14k 2.5 Engine on shop floor. Is it possible to bring it out the top? I have limited time in the shop this weekend and don't feel like screwing with cradel. P.S. It's all wheel drive. Any ideas will be greatly appriciated. Wife wants to drive it to work Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETS Posted September 2, 2012 Author Share Posted September 2, 2012 It will come out top. Have it stripped, removed and new one dressed. Must pull all accessories and water pump but NOT BALANCER as it is a bitch to time and reinstall. Thanks for all the suggestions!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbudge Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 And make sure no one removed the balancer to pull the engine, then stuck it back on for you to be surprised later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETS Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 No marks on balancer bolt. It came from one of the better local yards. Finish it up tommorrow. Waiting on radiator. 2" of crystal in bottom of the old one. Car has 81k all freeway miles. My understanding they switched coolant types in mid year. Old engine was early build. Anybody seen similar deposits or clogging in early build cars? Going to flush system and use updated coolant. Put engine in through the bottom. Lifted car enough to slide engine under then raised with engine crane and long chain harness into place. MUCH easier than out the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aparise72 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 If you ever have to remove the balancer...1st make sure you use your timing tools and 2nd DO NOT reuse the crank bolt! I learned that lesson the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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