How to replace Upper and lower manifold gasket on 1998 3.0.

lhanson · 01-22-2011, 05:01 PM

Hey i was wondering how to get to the lower manifold gaskets. I already have the upper off manifold off. A write up or pictures would gladly be appreciated. Thanks
-Lance

lhanson · 01-23-2011, 08:01 PM

anyone? valve cover off of one side draining radiator and removing those tubes.

**RangerX** · 01-23-2011, 09:23 PM

Best I got is this link for a 4.0, maybe something in it can help?
http://rockledge.home.comcast.net/~r...eplacement.pdf

adambant · 01-23-2011, 09:30 PM

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adambant · 01-23-2011, 09:33 PM

sorry disregard.

lhanson · 01-23-2011, 10:32 PM

ok got to the other valve cover side now. damn all those wires and crap is a little intimidating. Am I going to need an external torx socket for that bolt in the middle of the right side valve cover? where should i get the set? i have a craftsman set that came in my 309 piece mechanics set but it only goes down to 1/4.

lhanson · 01-25-2011, 09:59 PM

got to the rocker arms now. is there a certain procedure when removing the rocker arms and push rods?

01-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
lhanson Wannabe Elite Explorer oceanside ca 1998 ranger 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	How to replace Upper and lower manifold gasket on 1998 3.0. Hey i was wondering how to get to the lower manifold gaskets. I already have the upper off manifold off. A write up or pictures would gladly be appreciated. Thanks -Lance

01-23-2011, 08:01 PM	#2
lhanson Wannabe Elite Explorer oceanside ca 1998 ranger 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	anyone? valve cover off of one side draining radiator and removing those tubes. Last edited by lhanson; 01-23-2011 at 09:08 PM.

01-23-2011, 09:23 PM	#3
RangerX Moderator Elite Ranger Omao, Kauai '93 Ranger XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 7,231 Vehicle Specs	Best I got is this link for a 4.0, maybe something in it can help? http://rockledge.home.comcast.net/~r...eplacement.pdf __________________ Bill Collins 93 Ranger XLT 4X4 "Beauty is only sheet metal deep."

01-23-2011, 09:30 PM	#4
adambant Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ White 1999 XLT SOHC v6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 152 Vehicle Specs	.

01-23-2011, 09:33 PM	#5
adambant Wannabe Elite Explorer Bayonne, NJ White 1999 XLT SOHC v6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 152 Vehicle Specs	sorry disregard.

01-23-2011, 10:32 PM	#6
lhanson Wannabe Elite Explorer oceanside ca 1998 ranger 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	ok got to the other valve cover side now. damn all those wires and crap is a little intimidating. Am I going to need an external torx socket for that bolt in the middle of the right side valve cover? where should i get the set? i have a craftsman set that came in my 309 piece mechanics set but it only goes down to 1/4.

01-25-2011, 09:59 PM	#7
lhanson Wannabe Elite Explorer oceanside ca 1998 ranger 3.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	got to the rocker arms now. is there a certain procedure when removing the rocker arms and push rods?