jakerot
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- May 30, 2002
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- City, State
- Clifton, NJ
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 92 4DR
Hello everyone,
I have another post dealing with fuel pump leak vs. fuel injector leak. I have pretty much found out what I need to do to remedy that problem, thanks to every one here.
Now I am going to attempt to tackle another nagging problem I have had for a while.
i have read around and found out that the lower intake manifold bolts tend to loosen up on older explorers.
I have a 1992 4dr 4x4 with 137k mles on it.
It has a slow coolant leak. I replaced all hoses, didnt help I did notice that it leaked more and i could smell it burning prior to changing my thermostat. Once I changed the thermostat, the leak was reduced substantially and no more smell. I dont see any drips on the ground. I also have a slow oil leak that does drip on the ground very slowly.
So now i am going to retorque the bolts with the hopes of eliminating this problem.
In all the posts i have read, the oil leak symptom associated with the loose bolts dealt with the leaking oil bieng burnt.
My question is if indeed my lower intake manifold bolts need tightning, could that potentially fix a slow external oil leak?
I notice drops of oil on and around the oil dran plug.
Also, when I remove the upper intake, is there a technique to removing it so the gasket stays in tact, or should i just go ahead and replace the upper intake manifold gasket while i am at it.
Thanks all for your help and advice
Jakerot
PS I am gonna check the #5 plug condition. It has been said the condition of the #5 plug will be a good indicator.
I have another post dealing with fuel pump leak vs. fuel injector leak. I have pretty much found out what I need to do to remedy that problem, thanks to every one here.
Now I am going to attempt to tackle another nagging problem I have had for a while.
i have read around and found out that the lower intake manifold bolts tend to loosen up on older explorers.
I have a 1992 4dr 4x4 with 137k mles on it.
It has a slow coolant leak. I replaced all hoses, didnt help I did notice that it leaked more and i could smell it burning prior to changing my thermostat. Once I changed the thermostat, the leak was reduced substantially and no more smell. I dont see any drips on the ground. I also have a slow oil leak that does drip on the ground very slowly.
So now i am going to retorque the bolts with the hopes of eliminating this problem.
In all the posts i have read, the oil leak symptom associated with the loose bolts dealt with the leaking oil bieng burnt.
My question is if indeed my lower intake manifold bolts need tightning, could that potentially fix a slow external oil leak?
I notice drops of oil on and around the oil dran plug.
Also, when I remove the upper intake, is there a technique to removing it so the gasket stays in tact, or should i just go ahead and replace the upper intake manifold gasket while i am at it.
Thanks all for your help and advice
Jakerot
PS I am gonna check the #5 plug condition. It has been said the condition of the #5 plug will be a good indicator.