Hey
I own a salvage yard and sold an engine to a gentleman
His car is a 2015 Ford Taurus 3.5 without oil cooler
He purchased an engine from a 2017 ford explorer with oil cooler.
Almost everything bolted in according to his mechanic other than the position sensors which he changed and the oil filter housing which he unbolted the one with the oil cooler and bolted my old unit on directly.
Now when he started the engine it began knocking - Is it possible that the changes in the oil filter housing assemblies would cause this?
He didn’t run any hoses or anything
What’s the difference between engines with and without oil coolers?
I can attach photos of the original oil filter assembly that came on the engine i purchased
along with my old one which he bolted on to the replacement engine
What makes this problem better or worse?
it’s the same all around
How long has your 2015 Ford Taurus had this problem?
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Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team!
This is a great question!
Yes, the difference in oil filter housing assemblies could indeed cause issues. Engines with oil coolers typically have different oil flow paths and pressure regulation systems to accommodate the additional cooling requirements. The mismatched housing could disrupt proper oil flow and pressure regulation, leading to inadequate lubrication and potentially causing knocking or other engine problems.
Additionally, engines with oil coolers might have different oil pump configurations to handle the extra demand. To avoid such issues, it's essential to ensure all components are compatible when swapping engines.
I hope this helps!
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