4.0 OHV coolant leak, intake or head gasket?

[DP98xlt]

Hello,

98, 4.0L OHV, 144k miles with little to no history. I Drove it 2 miles home.

Previous owner said it has an overheating problem & the last shop said possible head gaskets. What are the odds between plastic upper/aluminum lower intake manifold gasket, or head gasket on these motors ?

Hard to pinpoint exactly but it appears to be leaking driver side lower intake gasket with Little to no smoke coming from exhaust.

Other known issues ?

The attached photo is where the leak is coming from, was sent sideways for some reason.

Thanks for your time.

 

[RangerNumber3]

4.0 is known for leaking from the timing chain cover. Could be that.

 

[gaz]

4.0 is known for leaking from the timing chain cover. Could be that.

Aren't you referring to the OHC 4.0, this is an OHV 4.0l.

 

[SenorNoob]

Early OHV 4.0 is famous for leaking intake gasket. Usually right by the thermostat housing. They are also known for cracking heads if overheated. Soo.. 50/50?