Even without the pix, I can probably answer the easy question. The heads each have a coolant port blocked, but on opposite ends of the heads, because the same P/N head is used for both banks; so coolant flow is in opposite directions for each head. I'll elaborate if that doesn't make sense to you.
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Oil in the coolant and coolant in the oil
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The "blue" thing is a balance shaft.
The black part of the gaskets is relatively unimportant for sealing. It is primarily a framework or holder to keep the tan sealing strips in place. The tan strips should be a bit soft (compliant) and work as odd-shaped O-rings.
The black part of the gaskets is relatively unimportant for sealing. It is primarily a framework or holder to keep the tan sealing strips in place. The tan strips should be a bit soft (compliant) and work as odd-shaped O-rings.
Everything on the gasket is stiff. I'll keep look for the tool to do the pressure test on the heads.
When the time comes to put it all back together, does this engine require new intake and head bolts, or reuse the original bolts? I know on my Chevy Avalanche they use torque to yield bolts which are a one time use.
What is your favorite FLAPS? This is the AZ version:
I can't say about the head screws. The only TTY head screws I have had to fuss with, I re-used...
I can't say about the head screws. The only TTY head screws I have had to fuss with, I re-used...
Not available within a 30 mile range of me.
Question - you were saying that each gasket had a port blocked, but on each end. If you refer back to the original pics I posted you will see that on one of those ports, it was busted open. Would that allow oil in the antifreeze?
Also, both of the blocked ports were right across from each other, both close to the firewall, not one in the back by the firewall and one closest to the radiator. Was that put in incorrectly by whoever was in this engine before me?
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"right across from each other" is how they usually are, and it is usually the ones at the rear of the engine (end furthest from water pump) that are blocked.
No, those rusted-through sections may disrupt the intended coolant flow, but would not cause any oil/coolant interflow.
No, those rusted-through sections may disrupt the intended coolant flow, but would not cause any oil/coolant interflow.
Ok, I misunderstood. I thought one would be in the back and then on the other side it would be in the front.
I understand TTY bolts, but didn't know if they are on Ford's or not. Are they on every make of vehicle?