Head Gasket
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Head Gasket
98 F150xl 4x4 69,000 miles reg cab 4.2L v-6
Hello All,
I have been reading the forums for 3 years but this is my first post.
I believe my coolant is leaking into the cylinders and out the exaust. Lots of white puffy smoke that lasts until the engine is up to temp then its not as bad.
Also hard to start after it cools down for a few hours.
My question is does anybody recommened any sort of coolant sealer than will help this problem or is it a waste of time.
I know the head gasket will have to be replaced but I was wondering if there was any quick fix for the time being.
Still have a year and a half of payments to go and my extended warrenty just ran out a few months ago.
Thanks for any advice in advance!!
Hello All,
I have been reading the forums for 3 years but this is my first post.
I believe my coolant is leaking into the cylinders and out the exaust. Lots of white puffy smoke that lasts until the engine is up to temp then its not as bad.
Also hard to start after it cools down for a few hours.
My question is does anybody recommened any sort of coolant sealer than will help this problem or is it a waste of time.
I know the head gasket will have to be replaced but I was wondering if there was any quick fix for the time being.
Still have a year and a half of payments to go and my extended warrenty just ran out a few months ago.
Thanks for any advice in advance!!
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It's your lower intake manifold gasket. Very common...
www.leakingfords.com
It'll cost around $400.00 if you take care of this before throwing a rod. A sealer will not work either. It does not bond to the gasket material.
www.leakingfords.com
It'll cost around $400.00 if you take care of this before throwing a rod. A sealer will not work either. It does not bond to the gasket material.
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Thanks!
Thanks for the info, leakingfords.com very interesting site. I think the lower intake gasket is the way to go. Doesnt look to bad to replace. Will do this weekend.
Thanks again for info....
Thanks again for info....
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grot1269,
Good to hear that you're capable of replacing these gaskets yourself
It's really not that complicated with a bit of common sense. Check the TSB for the correct gasket kit part number. Some parts departments do still have the original, faulty gaskets in stock.
Also: It should go without saying, but you are going to be removing a lot of hoses and disconnecting numerous sensors so you need to develop a simple labeling system. I've heard from a few people that decided to do this repair themselves and could not remember how to put everything back together
While the intake is off, it is going to need a good cleaning. Massive amounts of carbon tend to build up in the intake ports and you'll want to take care of this while you have the opportunity.
Post a question if you have any problems.
Good to hear that you're capable of replacing these gaskets yourself
It's really not that complicated with a bit of common sense. Check the TSB for the correct gasket kit part number. Some parts departments do still have the original, faulty gaskets in stock. Also: It should go without saying, but you are going to be removing a lot of hoses and disconnecting numerous sensors so you need to develop a simple labeling system. I've heard from a few people that decided to do this repair themselves and could not remember how to put everything back together
While the intake is off, it is going to need a good cleaning. Massive amounts of carbon tend to build up in the intake ports and you'll want to take care of this while you have the opportunity.
Post a question if you have any problems.