Bob Dobbs
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- 1994
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1994 Ford Ranger
Manual Transmission
276k Miles
I appreciate this forum and everyone that contributes to it. I am a long time viewer and this is my first post.
After testing, it is certain that the passenger side (left?) head gasket is blown. No coolant entered the oil, or vice versa, which I suppose is lucky. Due to financial and time constraints (long story), I poured some Blue Devil in the truck; it ran fine for a while and the leak seemed plugged. Now coolant pours out of the water pump. (I regret using the gasket sealing b/s like one might regret a drunken one-night stand.)
I have decided to do the gasket repair myself. If nothing else, it will be a good learning experience. I would appreciate any guidance on the process.
First things first, I will begin tearing the engine down as soon as possible. The biggest problem I face is time constraints and facilities; I usually work until dark and I have no garage.
There were a few more problems with the truck that I will outline here soon, along with progress reports. Thank you everyone!
Here is synopsis.
-Head Gasket Blown
--Going to attempt to replace
---Will go ahead and do both gaskets
----Also water pump
-----Probably other things, but money is tight
Till I get her fixed, It is two-heel drive for me
Manual Transmission
276k Miles
I appreciate this forum and everyone that contributes to it. I am a long time viewer and this is my first post.
After testing, it is certain that the passenger side (left?) head gasket is blown. No coolant entered the oil, or vice versa, which I suppose is lucky. Due to financial and time constraints (long story), I poured some Blue Devil in the truck; it ran fine for a while and the leak seemed plugged. Now coolant pours out of the water pump. (I regret using the gasket sealing b/s like one might regret a drunken one-night stand.)
I have decided to do the gasket repair myself. If nothing else, it will be a good learning experience. I would appreciate any guidance on the process.
First things first, I will begin tearing the engine down as soon as possible. The biggest problem I face is time constraints and facilities; I usually work until dark and I have no garage.
There were a few more problems with the truck that I will outline here soon, along with progress reports. Thank you everyone!
Here is synopsis.
-Head Gasket Blown
--Going to attempt to replace
---Will go ahead and do both gaskets
----Also water pump
-----Probably other things, but money is tight
Till I get her fixed, It is two-heel drive for me