Spurs234
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- Location
- Texas
- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
- My credo
- It's all just nuts and bolts
Hi there everyone. I’m Ryan. I traded a four wheeler for this 1999 ranger 3.0 and I was aware it had a blown head gasket. I took the heads off and am going to send them to a machine shop. My question is that should I just ditch this motor and find another 3.0 or should I try and fix this one? The owner gave me the whole head gasket kit with new head bolts and everything. If you guys think I should fix it, can some one provide the torque specs for the head bolts and the rocker arms? Also when I put the heads back on do I need to adjust the valves or will they do it on there own due to the cam lifters? This will be my first blown head gasket repair on my own if y’all think I should repair this engine. I’m still learning mechanics so sorry if this is a whole lot. Thank y’all