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You EU guys are lucky way more choice! Mine rolled 100K this week end.

Pay attention to how it shifts and check the color of the fluid. Have a good scan of the tPCM with a high end Scan tool

Do you have a boost pressure gauge, to see what the boost pressure? You need a good scanner and a road test data recording session. My scanner won't reach the EU

You need to take a ride with a good scan tool recording the function of the charging system to see what the battery voltage is during your cycle. If the voltage is less than 13 with all the accessories operating then the charging system is faulty. If the voltage is not low then the battery is not being discharged at a high rate. I suspect some of the problem is the constant high temp in the battery compartment. When you changed the batteries did any one pull the cover to check the water? If the cells were dry then it is a temp issue. The location prevents checking the battery water.

Nice rig. You have a 2 litre rated at 136 Hp, there is no real way to make more Hp with out raising the RPM's or installing some type of forced induction. Both options will put more stress on the 4 Speed gearbox . Make sure the cup holders are clear and buy better coffee for the Ride.

Cool you are on the right side of this project now. Did you get a refund from the Junk yard?

If you used the existing headlight wiring to run relays you could set up high load circuits for the bulbs.

I know

Sorry to hear the rest of the story. Did you at least get a refund from Auto Zone?

I wish i could get a ride in the tc, there has to be an answer. if more information please let us know.

Cool, Here they have an OBD 2 scan on cars less than 15 years old. The State also checks for brakes and body rust which is an issue here.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/PclidT0ZEBo?rel=0&autoplay=1 Watch this it tells all good luck.Keep us posted

Cool you must be in a non inspection state. Here they do a scan once a year and that swap would not pass. Love to know where you are going to register it.

The engine you bought was it guaranteed to run? The long block won't be bad, but I cannot believe you can't find a very good running take out for less, buy passing a lot of work. keep us posted

If you pull no one plug and bring it up to compression you can see how much the pulley slipped. Make sure the engine does not move when you change the pulley , there is no key in the crank shaft to locate the timing chain. If the engine turns the cam timing will be off.

With you there, did that at the first tire replacement and like the result.

I hope it does not turn into that. I hope the purchase through Auto Zone will help you get the right ending. Keep us posted.

If the gas door is open then the slider will not open! Already tried . As a side note the gas door closes between 55 and 60 MPH .

First find the starter sol and see if the engine cranks with a jumper switch if it does see if you get a spark. Be very careful about loosing the Crank nut . The crank gear is only held in time by the compression of the nut. This was a good running engine engine right? You definitely need a decent scanner.

TC acting differently than it did before the radiator was changed? Is it different with the New Transmission? Check the temp with a scan tool you may not have any issue. If the TC is air-conditioned turn on the AC and that will put the fans on full time . If they do come on then you most likely do not have an issue.

This should be a once in the ownership of a vehicle event so do a good job. you should get lots of time and miles out of the re-power. It will happen soon enough !

Cool !Take your time and take a lot of pictures that will make the install go easier. Keep us posted the progress!

Definition of check engine code P2598: Generic (Common for all car manufacturers): Turbocharger (TC) boost control position sensor A. performance problem signal low Find the Turbo position sensor and clean the contacts . If the sensor is a pressure transducer the pressure port could be plugged. We do not have the Diesel version here so no hands on info.

Jim Hackett President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48126 At worst you will not have to put it in your Trash!