1996 Other Ford Models engine identification

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1996 Other Ford Models 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

96 mystique has motor with head casting number
RF-978M-6090-R74 16v zetec VCT manufactured in 97 Which repair book do I buy??????? cant find variable cam info.. its out of time thank you
Sep 16, 2010 at 6:51 AM
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That's most likely a DOHC 2.0 VIN#3. That requires special tools to time it correctly and cannot be done without them or it will cause a repeating PO340 code and barely run.
Sep 16, 2010 at 6:56 AM
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Which repair manual do I buy??????
The engine doesnt belong to that year and make.
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:17 AM
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Yes it does. It's factory original for that car.
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:20 AM
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niether does haynes
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:22 AM
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I don't know what your referring to but that is an original equipment motor for that car.
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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chilton and haynes for that car has nothing on variable cam timing
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:26 AM
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What do you want me to say? The motor is original. You can buy an Alldata online subscription for one vehicle very inexpensively. www.alldata.com
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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thanks
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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You can verify what I said if the 8th digit of your VIN# is a 3
Sep 16, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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