[Shotimes] OT-94 Sable 3.8l head gasket replacement

[David P]

On a 3.8L, I'd highly suggest having the heads and block milled, and sport
for the expensive gaskets. There most likely will be some warp, thanks to
Ford's engineering. You can check if you want though.


David P

95MTX



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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hamilton" <hamssho@nexicom.net>
To: "V8sho" <v8sho@v8sho.com>
Cc: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>; <oshoctimes.com@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 08:37
Subject: [Shotimes] OT-94 Sable 3.8l head gasket replacement


> Replacing a friends head gasket this weekend on his '94 Sable 3.8l.
> Dealership pressure tested and they say it's toast.
>
> So for anyone who's in the know, I have a few of questions;
>
> 1/ What is the proper way to check the head flatness when removed? I
> have a layout table and all the goods required. Just wondering about
> reference points when the head is inverted. Or do I just get them milled
> and not bother checking?
>
> 2/ I pulled Ford TSB 98-4-9 for the head gasket replacement. During
> re-assembly it states to do a full torque of all bolts by three
> increments following proper bolt sequence. No problem. It then states a
> complete back-off and one step re-torque of each bolt individually
> starting with long bolts (centre) and following sequence. That's the
> part in question, kinda goes against my limited knowledge of gaskets. In
> my field, the practice of re-torquing gaskets is generally not
> desirable. Is this the norm for head gaskets?
>
> 3/ Finally, any tips in general wrt this procedure and/or for this
> particular motor?  E.g. is it advisable to use a gasket prep?
>
> Much thanks in advance.
>
> John Hamilton
> Ida,ON,CA
>
> '97 ES
> '91 Mocha/Mocha
> '89 S10 Blazer 2WD
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