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New problem - smells like burning rubber Hi again, Thanks so much for the help with the last problem. I had the service department make the repairs, which included replacing a cylinder head and some gaskets. However, now while driving, the engine compartment smells like there is rubber...

Thanks again for your post. This has probably been the best board I've been on for quick, informative responses. I feel a little better about what I am getting myself into now. I hear you though, this Christmas is going to be a little rough. The repairs to the Explorer are going to cost me...

Thanks for the quick reply. Now that you mention it, I think the service guy said that the cylinder heads needed replacing. I can't remember exactly which gasket he said that failed. He said that green film was burnt onto the cylinder heads and that a white crust had formed on the engine...

Hi, I'm not a mechanic and don't know much about what's under the hood of my rig, but I'll try to be as accurate as possible with my question. I have the 4.0L V6, and a few days ago, the power got very sluggish, with the engine just choking along. A few minutes later and it was running fine...