V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

Headgasket...UGH!

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Old 04-22-2013, 09:59 AM
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Thank you everyone for your advice. I found a machine shop so I'm going to start taking things apart this weekend. Wish me luck! First BIG job. (I've done smaller ones)
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Old 04-22-2013, 10:13 AM
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best of luck
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Old 05-03-2013, 09:04 PM
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How did it turn out?
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:15 AM
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Where in FLa are you located? I have a complete t-birdsc engine sitting in my garage.
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Old 05-06-2013, 10:50 AM
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I'm in Miami. I haven't even started yet. Fighting the sending unit (see other thread) and had a bunch of kid related events appear.

Kids and work come first. Maybe I should take some pictures of my kids with the Mustang. It'll be fun when I get around to this. Since it's not my daily driver I haven't rushed.
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Old 05-06-2013, 01:21 PM
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I would suggest using the 99-04 head gaskets as they are supposed to be better than the 94-98 ones
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Old 05-06-2013, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PNYXPRESS
I would suggest using the 99-04 head gaskets as they are supposed to be better than the 94-98 ones
"supposed to be" yes, in actuality, I'm not so certain. I've seen my fair share of 99-04 V6s with head gaskets that blew and we're exactly driven hard. My moms was one of them, a buddy of mine was another.
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Old 05-07-2013, 12:03 PM
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Well I did get a set of headgaskets from 99. I haven't picked up any of the other gaskets though.. And since I'm having trouble getting the sending unit back in I wonder if this is over my head.
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