Wrench Head
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- Ontario
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1992 Ranger 4.0 2wd
Recently my 92 Ranger 4.0 OHV developed a coolant leak (intake gasket). This apparently is quite common, the bolts loosen themselves up and viola.
I personally don't like the design and aside from replacing the gasket and using loctite on the bolts I'm thinking that there has to be a better way.
The design of this gasket and the use of silicon on the ends has got me thinking of something better. If someone was to machine a groove around the coolant ports and along the ends of the intake it would allow for more silicon to be used therefore making it more tolerant of expansion and contraction.
I came across this video which shows more or less what I am thinking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Pivthmri8
Let me know what you think, thanks.
I personally don't like the design and aside from replacing the gasket and using loctite on the bolts I'm thinking that there has to be a better way.
The design of this gasket and the use of silicon on the ends has got me thinking of something better. If someone was to machine a groove around the coolant ports and along the ends of the intake it would allow for more silicon to be used therefore making it more tolerant of expansion and contraction.
I came across this video which shows more or less what I am thinking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-Pivthmri8
Let me know what you think, thanks.