2002 V6 Engine Blown

[aaronstubbe]

The piston rod on my Vue has snapped...I need a new engine. I am going to start by looking for a used one. Does anyone now if the Vue engine is swappable with the L series?

[aaronstubbe]

Also, does anyone have step-by-step instructions on how to remove and replace the engine?

Can the engine be pulled out of the top or does it have to be dropped out the bottom?

[RobertGary1]

Also, does anyone have step-by-step instructions on how to remove and replace the engine?

Can the engine be pulled out of the top or does it have to be dropped out the bottom?

I hightly recommend http://www.alldatadiy.com/ it's much better than buying a manual.

-Robert

[OhioVueBoy]

The L V6 and the VUE V6 may be compatible from the heads down... that I am not sure about.

The main visible differences are:

On the VUE, the intake manifold is die cast magnesium, where it is aluminum on the L with removable runners.

The VUE doesn't have a power steering pump like the L.

I'm not sure the reasoning, but the VUE's 3.0 makes 182 HP, whereas the L's makes 181.... not that 1 HP matters or anything.

~D.J.~

[runerx]

The VUE doesn't have a power steering pump like the L.

I'm not sure the reasoning, but the VUE's 3.0 makes 182 HP, whereas the L's makes 181.... not that 1 HP matters or anything.

~D.J.~

I think you may have your answer right there

Dave:hothead: