blown 2.9 head gasket
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blown 2.9 head gasket
i just brought a 86 ranger it has a blown head gasket, and im just wondering if there any thing eles id need to do besides just replace the gaskets, iv taken the value covers and intake off and theres a lot of water in the heads should i let all the water dry out b4 i replace the head gaskets? BTW im new to the forum
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: On the road in Ohio
hi, you might want to try posting this in the ranger forum, just follow this link.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/f...?s=&forumid=48
and welcome to
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/f...?s=&forumid=48
and welcome to
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: South Jersey
Welcome to FTE!!!
Head gasket failure is not common on the 2.9s, cracked heads are, have the heads magnafluxed. Also inspect the oil for coolant, if it was run with coolant in the oil the bottom end may need to be rebuilt.
Head gasket failure is not common on the 2.9s, cracked heads are, have the heads magnafluxed. Also inspect the oil for coolant, if it was run with coolant in the oil the bottom end may need to be rebuilt.
