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Old 11-03-2010, 07:42 PM   #1
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Cool Is my red rocker cover X code AU 2002 ute motor a tickford motor or a standard engine

I have asked everyone and know one knows so looking for some direction? Is my 2002 AU ute engine standard or is it an high performance engine ?
The rocker cover is RED. The Engine code is X If other details are needed feel free to ask.

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Old 11-03-2010, 08:11 PM   #2
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If its red. it should be a Tickford engine. If it has VCT badges, it VCT, if it hasnt, and is just plain red, its the HP version. They are both performance orientated engines with the HP being arguably the best 6 cylinder engine Ford has produced in a long time other than the BARRA.
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Old 11-03-2010, 08:11 PM   #3
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Does the Cylinder Head have a T Cast in it? Look to the right of where the Fan Belt runs past the Power Steering pump. It should be there, if it is a Tickford engine.

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Old 12-03-2010, 02:59 AM   #4
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is it an AU3 XLS? They have the Tickford engine standard.
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Old 12-03-2010, 03:11 AM   #5
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Can get them from a wreckers for about $20 ... best HP upgrade EVA.
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Old 12-03-2010, 08:54 PM   #6
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Does the Cylinder Head have a T Cast in it? Look to the right of where the Fan Belt runs past the Power Steering pump. It should be there, if it is a Tickford engine.

Rocker Covers aren't hard to swap.
You mean like this?


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Old 12-03-2010, 09:19 PM   #7
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The above is a VCT engine - the AU3 XLS got the XR6 HP engine which doesnt have the VCT idler sticking out the front like the one in the picture does.
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Old 18-03-2010, 05:41 PM   #8
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Yes it is a AU3 xls. NO T on the rocker cover, or vct intecch. Sounds like the XR6 HP engine. THanks for the info.
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