95 4.0l intake gasket

[tj37]

I need to replace my intake gasket(s). I have heard bad things about the felpro intake gaskets. I heard that they are cork instead of rubber. The only other gasket I can find is Victor gaskets. They do not list a material however.

What gasket should I get and where can I get it? What material also?

Also. I have it torn down right now. I am just thinking is it worth it to take the heads off and replace the head gasket as well?

I usually go by the "if it ain't broke don't fix it rule" but since I am already this far I was wondering whether it was worth the extra cash my own labor to replace the head gasket.

Thanks

 

[adsm08]

Upper or lower?

Also, no, it the head gaskets are giving you issues don't touch them.

 

[SenorNoob]

Wouldn't needing the lower mean the upper is needed too?

I second the head gasket statement. It can only cause problems.

Anyway, I did some research into the lower gasket and Fel-Pro is the only company offering a version of the gasket as spec-ed by ford in a TSB on leaking lower intakes...

It's
Fel-Pro - Intake Manifold Gasket Set

Part # MS94682-1



That "-1" on the end is important. It's the revised part...

 

[tj37]

Is the felpro gasket you listed naked of cork? I have heard allot of bad things about them.

Also what is a TSB?

 

[SenorNoob]

No cork that I saw. It does require some sealant in the corners which I don't think came with mine....

TSB = Technical Service Bulletin

I tried to re-find the whole thing, but I can't. My Google-fu is failing me tonight...

 

[tj37]

Ok thanks