Antifreeze leak.

[ddub2501]

i got an antifreeze leak in between the valve cover and the lower intake manifold. Was just wondering if someone has had the same problems and what they did to fix it. I thought it was the water pump and changed it them seen it was leaking there. FML Just let me know i have pictures if anyone could help me out.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the stock 91-94 section. Connect a cooling system pressure tester to pinpoint the exact location of the leak.

 

[Anime]

The stock lower intake manifold gasket is known to leak, sometimes to the point it allows coolant and oil to mix. If it's not too bad, sometimes you can fix it simply by re-tightening the lower intake manifold bolts. (to spec, and in the proper sequence)

Otherwise, you'll need to remove the lower manifold (and of course the upper one before that), and replace the gasket. A new one from Ford with the silicone sealant for the corners is suggested as the best one-time fix, rather than going for a cheap gasket and having it leak and then re-doing it later with a Ford one.

 

[ddub2501]

Was is the best shocks for the price!!!!!

 

[Anime]

The best shocks for the price are whatever ones you can get cheap or free. Most cheap shocks don't last very long, though.

It also depends what shocks you want. If you want performance, you'll have a hard time finding some for a low price. If you just want new shocks that ride ok, you can just check around and grab whatever deal you find.

Check online at auto/truck parts sites and for sales and clearance prices, there's also promotions at auto parts store from time to time with rebate or a "buy 3 shocks get 1 free" deals.

 

[Tony H]

Was is the best shocks for the price!!!!!

I'm pretty sure that Shocks wont fix the Intake leak.

It's common on these cars to get a weep by the Temp sensor it dribbles around the Water Pump so it can easily be mistaken for a weeping Water pump. try retorqueing the Manifold and hope for the best.

One subject per Thread.. It helps people find what you are asking.

 

[Bill O'Rights]

I had the same problem on my '94, and it was exactly as Anime described it. He also gave you some excellent advice about using the Ford gasket. I would also recommend the same. I took out the "broken" stock fiber gasket and replaced it with a Fel-Pro fiber gasket. Guess what? It leaked. Bought the upgraded metal Ford gasket (not much more $ than the Fel-Pro). That took care of the problem. Also, since you have to remove the valve covers, use the Ford valve cover gasket set. Yep, you guessed it. I developed an oil leak that I never had before. Bought the Ford gaskets and problem solved. See a pattern here? And no, I do not work in a Ford parts department.

 

[ddub2501]

I already fixed the leak. It was the lower intake manifold gasket. Just what i thought it was. So know i got new valve cover gaskets and new upper manifold gasket too.

 

[Tango51]

Hey guys, can I get a heads up as to where to get the Ford gaskets? I'm in this boat myself and I'd like to follow your advice and do it right the first time...Thanks in advance..

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check the list of vendors on the main forum page or the vendor's section.

 

[Tango51]

Thank you BrooklynBay...
Man you're on here a lot! Lol! Thank you so much for all of your help and assistance to this community. You are well respected and admired...

 

[Tango51]

Well, looks like it's going to be the FelPro set. No one seems to carry Motorcraft gaskets for a '94 EB.

 

[mckenzieslayer]

Gaskets wouldnt be branded Motorcraft you would need to get FORD gaskets from a Ford dealer.

 

[Tony H]

I know others swear by OEM only for this job. But over 100K miles ago I used Felpros that I bought at NAPA.

I'm still good to go

 

[Tango51]

I'll I've been able to find at my local parts place is the Fel-Pro set. I'd like to go with a Ford set if I can find them. I'll try and go by the dealer sometime today. I just got everything taken apart last night and I have a lot of part cleaning to do. I might not get everything back together until tomorrow or Monday.