According to my Haynes repair manual : ( 3 ) for the V6 engine and ( 4 ) for the V8 engine
A 1996 4.3 engine cannot run without the balancing shaft as it will make the engine vibrate violently. This can result is severe damage which is very costly and time consuming to repair.
Haynes repair manuals have good vacuum diagrams
The PCV valve for your 1996 Ford Explorer - 5.0 L - V8 engine is at the back of the intake manifold - according to my Haynes repair manual
To repair ABS hydraulics locate the ABS modular unit and drain the brake fluid. Close the bleeder and turn off your engine, then refill the reservoir.
The cam belt must be removed as it drives the water pump. This is an interference engine. Do this repair incorrectly and severe engine damage will occur. Cam belt must be replaced every 90,000 miles. I recommend you take it to a professional for this repair or purchase a repair manual so that you can do it right. I repeat, do this wrong and you will cause engine damage.
Not worth repairing the engine... look for a low milage engine at a wreckers and have a knowledgable person do the engine swap... I imagine you could likely get the engine and install for ~$1200-1500 if a 'jober' does the install
Probable rear main seal failure. You will have to remove the transmission to do the repair.
According to my Haynes repair manual : For the 4.0 liter OHV / pushrod style engine used in a 1996 Ford Explorer : ( YES , in order to remove the timing chain cover you have to remove the oil pan , which involves removing the engine from the vehicle )
A malfunction with the emission control system has been detected , scan for trouble codes to diagnose and repair
An engine knock ia almost always very serious. Stop drivng this car and take it to a professional. Not a repair for a novice.
how much will it cost to replace or repair rod for 1996 volvo 960?