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In a 2002 Ford Taurus : Both 3.0 liter V6 engines , the " Vulcan " and the " Duratec " use a timing CHAIN
On a 1999 Ford Taurus , the " Vulcan " and " Duratec " 3.0 liter V6 engines are both fuel injected so there is no carburetor for the engines
Look under the hood. If there is a label somewhere on the engine that says DURATEC V6, it's a Duratec. If it just says V6 3.0L, it's the Vulcan.
In a 1998 Ford Taurus , with the 3.0 " Duratec " V6 engine : ( 200 horsepower )
On a 2005 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 L " Vulcan " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) The 3.0 L " Duratec " V6 engine has ( 2 timing CHAINS )
On a 1996 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine is rated at ( 145 horsepower ) The 3.0 liter " Duratec " DOHC , V6 engine is rated at ( 200 horsepower )
200 horsepower for the 3.0 L - DOHC - V6 ( Duratec ) engine
On a 2002 Ford Taurus : As far as I know the SEL trim level just had the 3.0 liter " Duratec" DOHC , V6 engine
200 horsepower for the 3.0 L - DOHC - V6 ( Duratec ) engine
No , the 3.0 litre " Vulcan " V6 engine in a Ford Taurus has ( 1 timing CHAIN ) and the 3.0 litre " Duratec " V6 engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN to each cylinder head , so there are 2 timing CHAINS )
To distinguish between the Ford Taurus Vulcan and Duratec V6 engines, look at the engine's valve cover design. The Vulcan typically has a simpler, more angular valve cover with "Vulcan" stamped on it, while the Duratec features a smoother, rounded cover with "Duratec" marked on it. Additionally, the Duratec V6 is a DOHC engine with a more complex intake system, whereas the Vulcan is a SOHC engine. Checking the engine's VIN or specifications in the owner's manual can also help identify the engine type.
On a 2004 Ford Taurus 3.0 liter V6 ( both the " Vulcan " and the " Duratec " )firewall1-----2-----34-----5-----6front of vehicle > driver