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I have come to the conclusion that this engine has done its last lap. So the question still stands,can I remove it with a cherry picker type engine hoist since I have no lift and cant find anyone in the area to swap motors for me?

Going from memory, front bank #4-6 test at around 185psi cold, don't quote me on that but it was satisfactory. Rear bank or #1-3 all came in at 85-100psi. I will also add that I at TDC, I can not install the timing lock tool on that bank either. The cam is ever so slightly off at TDC, the front bank I can lock fine. So that tells me it possibly jumped time by a tooth or bent valves? I also tried a leak down test. I can tell you air is leaking, but I think I have too much of the engine taken apart to find exactly where the problem lies. The engine still ran before I took it apart and finally threw codes for cylinder 4-6 misfire. If someone thinks I still have a chance I will dig into it further. Believe me, this thing is a bitch to work on any further, but next is getting the timing cover, accessories and crank pulley off while standing on my head. And last question, is there coolant in the oil? Oh yes, there was the original coolant that dumped in there, and then the extra two gallons of water that I put in to drive it 3 miles home, never ever thinking to check the dipstick. Hint to Ford, next time install a float switch in the coolant tank like BMW does. It lets me know even if I am a quarter cup low. It would have save so many engines and pissed off people in this case. Enough bashing, time to get this problem solved.

Hi Macbwt, thanks for your reply, however, I am replacing the entire engine not just the pump. Even if I drop the engine, I still need to swap over the cradle, trans, etc. onto the replacement engine. So I guess what I am asking is, can all of this be disconnected with engine in car, then pull out through hood opening? Or am I pretty much chasing my tail.

My wife can now be added to the list of chronic water pump failures. I have since obtained a salvage yard replacement engine and have prepped it with a new water pump, chains and guides. Question is, can the motor be removed and replaced through the top of the car? I have seen the youtube vids where it is dropped through the bottom using a lift but I am trying to do as much of the job myself in order to save on this extravagant cost. I will add, I will never ever badmouth my BMW on repairs again. Owning this car, after replacing entire rear suspension due to eating through wheel bearings, replacing the PTU, and now an engine, I should have given up on it years ago, but the car is worth nothing not running. 2007 Ford Edge 105k miles regularly serviced at local dealer Thanks, Don

Hi all. the majority of my experience has been on German cars. My wife has an 07 Edge and I am currently replacing the front struts. Having done struts before, the mount/bearing has always been easy to rotate around the spring and cartridge assembly. When I removed the existing assembly from her Edge, I found it difficult to rotate the top of the strut. Now I assembled new strut with new mount and find it is also difficult to move, as if it was a friction fit... best way I can describe it. Is this normal for Ford to have the strut rotate this way? Thanks

Hi everyone, new member here. A few months ago my wife bought an 07 Edge. She now realizes that she misses having a sunroof and really fell in love with the vista roof after driving another. But it was too late, she already owned the one minus the roof. Question is, is it possible to transplant the vista roof from a donor car? Please don't tell me to trade in or sell present vehicle. I can get a roof at a wrecking yard for $650.00 and all the work would be done on my own. I am capable of doing the work, however would this involve extensive cutting and welding? I have looked at the construction of the vista and it looks like it is made up of an entire assembly that gets spot welded to the roof rail support system. I also realize that I am going to need the headliner and maybe some other trim. Any insight will be greatly appreciated, or if someone can point me in the right direction as where to get some info on this project. Thanks, Don