89 Ranger 2.9 6cyl head gasket replacement
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01-30-2005, 10:52 PM
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89 Ranger 2.9 6cyl head gasket replacement
I own a 1989 Ranger and am preparing to replace the head gaskets.
I wanted to know from anyone who has done this before, if it is difficult and if you would have any helpful tips to suggest? I have the Haynes manual and have read through and feel confident I can do the repair.
I noticed radiator fluid in the oil (milkshake consistancy) and figured that the gasket was blown?
It still runs good though, but thought I would repair now before any more damage might be done.
It has been a good truck with 174,000 miles and not to many repairs in that time.
Thanks to anyone who can be of help.
Ol' Ranger
I wanted to know from anyone who has done this before, if it is difficult and if you would have any helpful tips to suggest? I have the Haynes manual and have read through and feel confident I can do the repair.
I noticed radiator fluid in the oil (milkshake consistancy) and figured that the gasket was blown?
It still runs good though, but thought I would repair now before any more damage might be done.
It has been a good truck with 174,000 miles and not to many repairs in that time.
Thanks to anyone who can be of help.
Ol' Ranger
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01-30-2005, 11:19 PM
What are your driving habits? Short trips, Long trips, will the motor get to operating temp? Has it just started with the cold weather? Are you loosing AF in the radiator? Have you looked at cylinder compression?
I have seen it in cars that run for a short time in cold weather many times, it is just condensation. I would do a good check out before I touched the valve covers. Change the oil and take the truck for a nice long ride, with the object of your desires, and see if the problem reoccurs.
As far as tearing down the motor, I have only gone as far as the valve covers with my 87’ 4x4 2.9l. And that was a pain, but I did not what to go very deep in to the motor. When doing the heads it will be necessary to get rid of the intake and all of the problems that go with it while doing the valve covers.
Good Luck, Da’Moose
I have seen it in cars that run for a short time in cold weather many times, it is just condensation. I would do a good check out before I touched the valve covers. Change the oil and take the truck for a nice long ride, with the object of your desires, and see if the problem reoccurs.
As far as tearing down the motor, I have only gone as far as the valve covers with my 87’ 4x4 2.9l. And that was a pain, but I did not what to go very deep in to the motor. When doing the heads it will be necessary to get rid of the intake and all of the problems that go with it while doing the valve covers.
Good Luck, Da’Moose
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01-31-2005, 05:48 AM
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Da'Moose, Thanks for your response.
Long Trips(100 miles daily),operating temp normal with full fluid level,this started about 12 months ago,but have not been driving it for about 6-9 months. Also radiator loss is really quick,this was the first thing that I noticed that made me aware that I had a problem somewhere.Have not checked the cylinder compression.
Ol'Ranger
Long Trips(100 miles daily),operating temp normal with full fluid level,this started about 12 months ago,but have not been driving it for about 6-9 months. Also radiator loss is really quick,this was the first thing that I noticed that made me aware that I had a problem somewhere.Have not checked the cylinder compression.
Ol'Ranger
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