How do you remove a SOHC head?
How do you remove a SOHC head?
How to: SOHC V6 Heads removal/installation
- Remove the lower intake manifold.
- Remove the roller followers.
- Remove the fan shroud.
- Remove the belt tensioner.
- Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove the alternator mounting bracket.
When to replace head gasket on Ford Explorer?
Kit number 2U3Z-6D256-BA is for non-balance shaft engines in 1999 to 2001 2WD Explorer/Mountaineer and 2001 to 2002 2WD Sport/Sport Trac, and all 2001 to 2002 Ranger. If the head gasket is leaking, replacing the left head gasket can be done with the engine in the vehicle (assuming there is enough room to pull the head).
How many bolt holes are in a Ford 4.0L?
There have been three blocks used for the 4.0L. Each one is unique in some way, so none of them can be interchanged. The first 4.0L block was a 90TM-AB casting. It had six bolt holes on the passenger side and 10 bolt holes on the driver’s side.
Are there any TTY bolts on Ford Explorer?
The jackshaft drive gear and cam drive gear retaining bolts are TTY (torque-to-yield) and should not be reused. If you don’t replace these bolts with new ones, there’s a risk of breakage. The rear jackshaft bolt is also covered by a small circular plug on the back of the engine.
What to do about Ford Explorer engine vibration?
Ford TSB 05-8-6 says the cure is to install a damper kit to dampen the annoying vibration. The kit is P/N 5R3Z-5F240-A. The original equipment spark plugs are platinum with a 100,000-mile service interval.
Kit number 2U3Z-6D256-BA is for non-balance shaft engines in 1999 to 2001 2WD Explorer/Mountaineer and 2001 to 2002 2WD Sport/Sport Trac, and all 2001 to 2002 Ranger. If the head gasket is leaking, replacing the left head gasket can be done with the engine in the vehicle (assuming there is enough room to pull the head).
There have been three blocks used for the 4.0L. Each one is unique in some way, so none of them can be interchanged. The first 4.0L block was a 90TM-AB casting. It had six bolt holes on the passenger side and 10 bolt holes on the driver’s side.
How big is the dipstick hole on a Ford 4.0L pushrod?
There have been three blocks used for the 4.0L. Each one is unique in some way, so none of them can be interchanged. The first 4.0L block was a 90TM-AB casting. It had six bolt holes on the passenger side and 10 bolt holes on the driver’s side. The dipstick hole measured about 0.380˝ in diameter. The original block was changed in ’95.
The jackshaft drive gear and cam drive gear retaining bolts are TTY (torque-to-yield) and should not be reused. If you don’t replace these bolts with new ones, there’s a risk of breakage. The rear jackshaft bolt is also covered by a small circular plug on the back of the engine.
