misho
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Hey guys, so I am ordering this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c4fccbe39
As my head gasket is leaking, I am replacing the heads as well.
Now the thing is, on the 96-97 explorers, the EXHAUST port on the cylinder head is 1.7 inches wide.
The EXHAUST port on the 98-00 explorers are 1.4inches wide.
Yet the ad says it fits 1995-2001.
I called the guy, and he spoke to the person that manufactures them, and he said that the cylinder head with 1.7inch exhaust ports WILL work on my 99 explorer. He said I just have to use the 1.7inch exhaust gaskets. The BOLTS also fit on the smaller exhaust ports too.
BUT now my thought is, will the 99 HEADERS work? are the headers the exact same size from the 96-00 years?
This is on a 4.0L OHV.
Another questions, are the heads the same on both sides?(ie left head, and right head)
Thanks!
As my head gasket is leaking, I am replacing the heads as well.
Now the thing is, on the 96-97 explorers, the EXHAUST port on the cylinder head is 1.7 inches wide.
The EXHAUST port on the 98-00 explorers are 1.4inches wide.
Yet the ad says it fits 1995-2001.
I called the guy, and he spoke to the person that manufactures them, and he said that the cylinder head with 1.7inch exhaust ports WILL work on my 99 explorer. He said I just have to use the 1.7inch exhaust gaskets. The BOLTS also fit on the smaller exhaust ports too.
BUT now my thought is, will the 99 HEADERS work? are the headers the exact same size from the 96-00 years?
This is on a 4.0L OHV.
Another questions, are the heads the same on both sides?(ie left head, and right head)
Thanks!