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this is one of the better videos on this procedure. thank you
2:52 That'll buff out.
i was wrong lower intake gaskets too
i know what it is be4 i qatch it upper intake maybe
who actually keeps the dexcool in a 3800 series? that's askin for trouble
I am in total agreement Ray, Why fix something that isn’t broken? You save your customers from having to pay for an unnecessary repair if you are right. Which after seeing those gaskets, I would be 90% sure they are the problem.
Ray where is part 2? Lol
What a waste of time, I see we never get the satisfaction of see your work completed. Lame
Along with the Ford 300 6cyl, the 3800 has to be one of the most reliable and bulletproof later model engines. In v8 land, I'd have to go with the olds 330& 425. And let's not forget the chev 283 and 327 SBC
YOUR IDEA OF CHANGING YOUR MIND ON HOW TO FIX THE ENGINE BASED ON YOU INSPECTION SHOWS ME YOU'RE THE REAL DEAL. You go to the Doc with what he believes is a sprained ankle but on examination of the x-rays discovers the ankle is broken you certainly don't want him to continue to wrap it and send you home. He adjusts his treatment based upon his examination which is exactly what you did.
Was that the year that the EGR port burnt thru the upper intake?
I can see the plastic upper intake is melted where the EGR pipe goes in, a very common problem. There is an updated lower intake with a smaller diameter EGR pipe to gain clearance. Aftermarket upper intakes come with press in fittings to replace the larger EGR pipe.
Just changed the head gaskets on my 3800. The back head started leaking once I fixed the water pump leak at the timing cover. Would have been nice they put 2 more inches to the firewall. Getting those heat shields in was a pain. So are those plugs back there.
When it comes to brake clean, I may be a DIYer, but I've still bought whole cases since it is annoying to run out mid-job.
Starting to worry about ya man
Great job. Sensational to see someone looking after the customer….. not taking them to the cleaners.
I'm a Ford guy, yet I have to agree probably the best motor ever. Those things would spin the tires with little effort and lasted forever with these types of repairs.
The old Ford 2.3 was no powerhouse, but they are still on the road!
Excellent decision.
I always wonder how a mechanic remembers where all the bolts and such are put back in. To me, extremely complicated.
Air compressor tanks need to have water drained out of them periodically. Being in your part of Florida, I would say that needs to be done daily, maybe more often depending on how much compressed air you use. Might be worth it to invest in an air dryer with an automatic purge valve that dumps accumulated water every time the compressor cycles to a stop.
Head mounted GoPros makes Verte go empty his stomach.
Haven't seen part 2 yet but you are almost certainly right, 3800s are bulletproof and just don't blow head gaskets, but the intake manifolds are there one weak spot.