Replacing intake gasket.

[Tony91Sport]

I talked to a Ford service advisor today, and he said one of the reasons my car may be pinging is that it has a blown intake gasket, thus allowing oil into the combustion chamber. I have noticed my car using oil, and has a very bad ping problem, especially on the highway, where it pings under any throttle pressure. How would I tell if my car is getting oil into the combustion chamber? Also does anyone think this is worth a try?

 

[Bill MacLeod]

re: intake gasket.
I had the exact same problems with my X, ping and oil consumption (leak). Re-torquing the lower intake manifold cured my problem. Pull #5 spark plug and check for deposits. Compare with another, maybe #2. Let us know what you find.

 

[Tony91Sport]

Ill check the plugs. Can I re-torque the bolts with everything attached? Or do I need to remove some things to get access to the bolts. If I do need to remove something can you tell me what it or they are? Thanks

 

[Bill MacLeod]

Intake Gasket

The upper intake manifold has to be removed in order to torque the lower. It will take a couple of hours to do, but not really a difficult job. You will need basic hand tools, shallow and deep metric sockets and an inch # & ft. # torque wrenchs.
Before you go too far, check that plug for deposits. If this appears to be the problem, send me mail and I will walk you through it.
The only part needed will be an upper manifold gasket. (from Ford). A Hayes or Chilton's manual will also be a big help.

Hope this info is of help.