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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Coolant on #4 plug

I have read the posts on this and started to replace lower intake. The problem is, I don't see any obvious path from the coolant passage to #4 intake area. I'm wondering if before I put this all together I should consider a head gasket? It's a 2000 4.0. Thanx
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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And while ya got the head off have it checked for cracks. This is a common problem.
 
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