Ford Duratec-HE Engine Swap

[RB5]

Hi,

I have a Mk3 Mondeo with a 1.8 Duratec petrol engine. A big-end bearing has gone, so I'm looking for a replacement engine, and I'm able to get a 2.0 Duratec from another Mondeo for a decent price. I would prefer a 2.0 anyway.

The 1.8 and 2.0 are the same engine design, but I assume I'll need at least the ECU from the 2.0, is there anything else I would need? Is it a viable swap?

Thanks.

Edited by RB5 on Saturday 12th February 20:06

[RB5]

GavinPearson said:

I would recommend fitting a 2.0L clutch.

Good call, I was going to fit a new clutch anyway as the current one is almost gone. Do you have any experience with this particular swap?

[RB5]

seagrey said:

I have done excact same swap a few times. T
The 1.8 seems a bit harder to find,don`t bother swapping the ecu it is just going to cost you money reprogramming it to your car the original ecu runs them perfectly well.

Sounds good, does it fit straight in then? Existing loom, manifolds, ECU, etc. are fine?