3.8 rod bearings, Re: [Shotimes] Anyone want to buy a rebuilt '93 SHO automatic transaxle?

[John Weidenbenner]

The SHO ATX will not be compatible with the 3.8's PCM. Wrong chain ratio.
Also the bell housing bolt pattern is different.

The 3.8 crank is very soft, unlike the v6 SHO forged crank, and are often
significantly worn. Don't expect to get more than several thousand miles out
of it before the knock comes back. I went through this on a 95 Windstar at
65k miles. Blown head gaskets (under extended warranty), internal coolant
leak of timing cain cover (not under warranty), rod knock/ replaced
bearings, knock came back (not under warranty), and finally AX4S failure
(not under warranty).

We really liked the Windstar, but I consider the drive train reliability and
Ford's lack of warranty extension to satisfy known cronic flaws
unforgiveable. It is the last new Ford product I will ever buy.

John W.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Salaets" <jsalaets@msn.com>
>
> Sounds like someone could get a really decent deal!  My cousin's '92 Sable
> needs a new 3.8 or at least new rod bearings first, then it will need a
new
> atx soonafter.
>
> I really should drop the pan on that car and see if we could get away with
> just putting in new rods and mains in.  I have no idea if the crank is
> damaged, but it sure was knocking bad for a couple days before I heard
about
> it and told her to stop driving it before it leaves her stranded.
>
> Josh Salaets
> 95 SHO MTX (See it at: www.cardomain.com/id/sh0gun)
> 85 Omni GLH-T (Yeah, it's fast)
> NWSHOC Member
> Eugene, OR
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