anybody else drive minivans?

CE33FC59-0D65-4C7E-A087-E6F62C9AEE4C.png The long window is what helps ecm determine the beginning of firing order.
It must be exactly the same as the 97. How torque bolts to it is irrelevant.
If rpms are not registering during crank cycle,it will most likely be your crank sensor. Wanna use the sensor for a newer vehicle? Nothing is stopping you from trying.