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#2589 of 2608 Can I put a '96 transmission in a '95 Windstar or a '95 engine in a '96? by fordstar Aug 29, 2006 (2:34 pm)
A mechanic told me that the 3.8-liter powertrain in the 1996 Windstar is compatible with the 1997 model only. I was wondering if this is true and if a transmission off a 1996 would work in a 1995 Windstar, or a '95 engine in a '96 van. I am talking about the 3.8-liter only. Basically I have a 1996 with no engine and a friend has a 1995 who needs a tranny Any advice is much appreciated.
#2592 of 2608 Re: 1999 Windstar SEL [blamb] by champagne4 Sep 06, 2006 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: blamb (Dec 30, 2000 11:23 am) hello, i was relieved when i read your message and im praying the same for the 99' that i just purchased,is your van also a gas guzzler? did you have problems with your van not picking up speed right away? and should i be worried that they just had alot of work done put into the van before purchasing? please share, i have a 2yr warranty on the van but it doesnt cover the brakes that they claimed were brand new.....
#2593 of 2608 Oil Capacities by jimlab Sep 07, 2006 (6:14 pm)
Just changed the oil/filter on our 2000 3.8L Windstar. This is the first oil change since we got the car about a month or so ago. The previous owners had just had a new engine (short block) installed before we got the van. After dumping 5 quarts of 5W-30 and running the engine for a minute, I checked the dip stick and found that the oil level was just touching the bottom of the stick. A quart and a half later, I finally got a decent reading on the dip stick. The manual claims 5 quarts, but it took 6.5 quarts. Did Ford design a new oil pan with a deeper sump on the new short blocks than the factory original?
#2598 of 2608 Ford Windstar Serpentine Belt Removal by kbunting Oct 13, 2006 (5:34 pm)
How does one eliminate the tension on the belt to remove it. I need to replace alternator and found the tension idler pulley but it does not move away from belt. What is the procedure for removing the tension so the belt can be removed? Trying to repair this evening as neighbor's wife just broke down with alternator problem. Thank you, K Bunting

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