Riker626

The intake manifold is leaking radiator fluid on my 2004 GT 4.6 SOHC 2V. I believe I have found the leak and it appears to be at the base of the aluminum crossover, not the lower intake gasket. I am hoping there is a way to remove the crossover and replace any gaskets without removing the intake manifold itself.

Is there anyone that knows if this is possible?

Thanks
John

99GTvert

The coolant crossover is part of the manifold unfortunately so if in fact that is the culprit then the manifold must be replaced.

kast1376

99 is right. I just replaced mine with a leak in the exact same spot.

Riker626

OK, thanks for the replies, been researching the repair so it should not be too much trouble.

Thanks

slipperman

I went through this as well.
Two suggestions:
Ford Racing intake.
Felpro gaskets.

Riker626

Planned on getting the OEM Ford Racing part, thanks.

On the gasket I had planned on Victor instead of Felpro. A friend recommended Victor over Felpro. Any reason for Felpro vs Victor?

Planning on replacing the water pump at the same time. Car has 150k miles, already have to drain the radiator and remove the top half of the engine so why not. Having troubles figuring what water pump to buy, any recommendations?

Thanks

slipperman

I have no experience with Victor gaskets, so I can't comment on them.
I've been using Felpro gaskets on engines for as long as I can remember. I've recently had to replace the intake on my Mustang as mentioned, as well as replace the knock sensors on my GMC necessitating the removal of the intake.
The Felpro gaskets for the intakes were different than stock as they had built in malleable "flanges" at the openings that crushed during the torquing of the manifold.
This effects a nice seal that you can count on.
Besides, I had a chance to tour the factory in Chicago a few years back and was impressed by what they made. Very high quality control.