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    Bad 02 Sensors?

    I suspect that my 02 sensors may not be working. I cleaned my IAC valve a few months back and I used RTV silicone gasket maker...yeah, I read a thread on here that said silicone is really bad for the 02 sensors. I don't have a very good idle at the moment, not bad just not right. I've already...
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    The recent drama: head gasket, plugs, dpfe sensor, ignition coil?

    Okay so I'm new here but I reference this forum a lot as a guest. Thought I would sign up and ask this particular question. I'm going to be very detailed in hopes that I provide enough information so excuse me if this post is a little lengthy. =) Thank you in advance for anyone who can assist me...
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    valve cover gasket question

    im going to be replacing my valve cover gaskets (oil leaking...) and i know ill need to take off the intake plenum to get the things off (thankyou ford engineers for making things difficult.). heres the problem - oreilly, autozone, napa, etc - when i look up valve cover gaskets the pictures show...
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    simple upper intake gasket question??

    im working on an 96 4.0 OHV. I bought a valve cover gasket kit, and it came with 1. valve cover gaskets 2. 3- O-rings for the upper intake 3. 2- paper gaskets that look like they fit between the upper and lower intake... when i disassembled the truck.. there was no gasket between the...
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    Valve body gasket.

    hi guys am new to this site, did alot of reading some time ago, about the 1997 explorer xlt, thought this is a very good place to get "knowledge" about this as ford decided they wanted to charge 4000 dollars for an overhaul, and 5000 for the timing redone, so i smiled and walked away with a dumb...
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    4.0 blown head gasket.

    So Im pretty sure my ohv 4.0 has a blown head gasket. It leaks coolant from the back of the block. there is milky oil on the oil cap. and theirs water coming out of the exhaust pipe. I need a quick fix. what do you recommend? and yes ik ik the right way is to get the heads checked and new...
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    Coolant leak

    I have a 99 mountaineer it was leaking coolant off and on during the winter and i put stop leak in it ive been meaning to do a flush to clean it out and today when i got home it was leaking again but from like the middle of the motor maybe where the exhaust is or right above it, right above...
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    Oil leak around oil filter

    Replaced the oil filter and it still leaks (several drops a day) around it. Is there a gasket inside the housing that needs to be replaced? Oil filters have a O-Ring gasket in them which butts up to the block, so why is it still leaking? 2003 Ford Explorer XLT V8
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    Rear Diff Cver Leak

    I have a 2002 Explorer XLS with a rear diff leak at the cover seal. Garage i have gone to in the past told me they need to take the entire rear end apart to replace this gasket (estimate $500) i cannot believe this is the case (although i have trusted this shop) Is thius the only way to...
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    Easy Valve body Gasket Removal or any stuck gasket

    I have found the perfect gasket remover and would like to share it with everyone here. I hope everyone has a O'Reilly's auto parts store near you, if you don't maybe you can order online. Product made by VersaChem gasket remover part number 41008 it's in a green can with a white cap. Helped...
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    Torque Monster Header (TMH) Gasket Replacement-Pointers needed

    I've found bits and pieces of info out there on replacing the header gaskets used with TMH, but was hoping to put together an all inclusive thread on how to do the job. I got the headers put on in July at Jon's place in July as some will recall. The install was definitely first rate but I have...
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    OOP's Let the smoke out of the engine

    Hi everyone, thanks for the help in advance. 96' Ford Explorer xlt 5.0 L I let off on the ignition too soon, sorta back fired (light one), after which a plum of smoke came out from under hood. Tried starting again, started right up. Loud suction now present rough surging at idle...
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    Replacing Upper Gaskets Help & Tips

    Hey guys, I'm looking at the task of replacing my upper and lower intake manifold gaskets, head gaskets, valve cover gaskets and any others that come with a gasket kit. Also looking at a thorough cleaning of my injectors and replacing orings and such. I am just looking for some tips and...
  14. Roll of heavy duty gasket material.

    Roll of heavy duty gasket material.

  15. Two holes punched in a gasket.

    Two holes punched in a gasket.

  16. The finished gasket with the air test plate.

    The finished gasket with the air test plate.

  17. Small Skil saw cutting a gasket.

    Small Skil saw cutting a gasket.

  18. Punching a hole in a gasket.

    Punching a hole in a gasket.

  19. Hobby knife cutting gasket.

    Hobby knife cutting gasket.

  20. Harbor Freight 06770 15 piece gasket punch set.

    Harbor Freight 06770 15 piece gasket punch set.

  21. Air test plate on top of gasket material.

    Air test plate on top of gasket material.

  22. A larger view of the gasket being cut.

    A larger view of the gasket being cut.

  23. A hammer punching a hole in a gasket.

    A hammer punching a hole in a gasket.

  24. Transmission pan gasket tear

    Transmission pan gasket tear

    Result of grossly overtightening my transmission pan bolts.
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    03 explorer valve cover leaks

    Need help changing my valve cover gasket on my 03 explorer?? Started leaking and dripping oil onto my engine?? Has anyone ever done this before???
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