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Topic: Well, I'm changing head gaskets on the 3.8....
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steve'66
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From: Sonoma,CA,USA
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posted 12-06-2002 06:08 PM
   
What a fun job this is.  If anyone has any tips, I'm all ears. 
SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-06-2002 06:18 PM
My tip is have someone else do it.  ------------------
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steve'66
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posted 12-06-2002 07:25 PM
SteveL,Where's the "fun" in that?
SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-06-2002 07:28 PM
You could have the fun in various ways while the poor victim is working on those back head bolts. ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-06-2002 07:30 PM
Do you know if that thing uses the head bolts that you have to replace? {what do they call those, 'Torque to yield' bolts?}------------------
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steve'66
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posted 12-06-2002 07:44 PM
Steve,I don't know about that?!? I'll check with my mechanic buddy in the morning. The fuel injection was fun to get around, I left the fuel rail w/injectors intact "hovering" above the short block. Should be easier than dealing with the hi-pressure fittings. SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-06-2002 08:41 PM
Yup, the old mechanic's creedo: never unbolt anything you don't have to!  ------------------
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3074
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-06-2002 10:53 PM
Steve, since you will now be considered proficient in V-6 head gasket replacement, please hop on a plane, fly to Kentucky and change the ones in my Explorer The good thing now is I own a #55 Torq head socket.Mike
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steve'66
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posted 12-06-2002 11:07 PM
Mike,I'd be glad to, just send the ticket. It's about time that this forum had some mechanics in it. These cars are just getting out of warranty and soon it'll be like the classic forum with people doing their own work.
FWIW I'm not impressed with this generation of Mustangs. 
But if you need tips on repairs I'll be here to give you "tips". SteveW
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steve'66
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posted 12-07-2002 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Do you know if that thing uses the head bolts that you have to replace? {what do they call those, 'Torque to yield' bolts?}
Yes they are Steve, thanks for the tip. The torque sequence is weird. Torque them all then loosen one at a time, retorque to 200+- inch pounds then tighten 1/4 turn. It's a half turn for the newer ones. Anyway the heads are off and the gaskets were bad. Heads look straight though, so I'll have to wait for the new bolts and hope for the best. Any tips for sealing the new gasket better?
Hope I remember where everything goes when I get back to it. SteveW [This message has been edited by steve'66 (edited 12-07-2002).]
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-07-2002 09:39 PM
I think as long as you use a good quality gasket, you shouldn't have to do it again. ------------------
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steve'66
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posted 12-11-2002 08:14 PM
It's done!
Whew, 15 hours labor and $200 in parts. Runs good again SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 12-12-2002 06:27 PM
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