94 Explorer Eddie Bauder 4d/4wd head/valve cover issues

[jd4242]

Anything that spreads it out to more than a round object. Also make sure not to over tighten them, doesnt take much with new type of gaskets. .

 

[csturner92]

Thanks for the help. I really just need to get her running, so I'll just do the cover gaskets for now, and have the shop do a compression test (is that what it's called?) to see if my heads have any issues. I'll just swap out the oil 3 or 4 times before winter and see if it clears up.

I'm also going to be changing the rad, because I found out yesterday he has been using the orange stuff.

I was wondering what all the gunk was, haha!

 

[jd4242]

Compression or leak down will tell you if its the heads..if its not the heads it would save you alot of time and money for sure..

 

[csturner92]

Right?

I have to have it inspected before I can even get it registered and get plates for it, so I might as well have them do that.

You probably just saved me hours of bending and standing on my tip-toes.
Probably a lot of money, too.

Thank you to every one that has posted in this thread with their helpful hints and tips. I will be bookmarking this so I can come back to it for reference.

Again, thanks!

 

[jd4242]

Dont thank yet..I have been known to be wrong, BUT ill put money thats all that is wrong.seen it to many times. .