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Blown head gasket
#1547714 04/11/06 09:52 PM
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Well i picked up my New 98 Svt Contour.I got the thing for $400 bux and now its time to fix what is wrong with it. Well I got it start and seem the white ploom of steam/ smoke out the tail pipes. I then checked the oil to see a smirky look to it. Im wondering how hard it is to change the head gaskets on this thing. I have done work on 302 mustang motors and replaced the Svt Cobra motor on my mustang.I have never worked on something like this. Can anyone point me in the right direction on what is need and maybe some direction on how to. I am pretty mechanically able to do it. Thanks for the help Heres a pic of it.

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Re: Blown head gasket
#1547715 04/11/06 10:00 PM
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you can go to auto zone and buy the Haynes manual on it..and when thats done then contack Bill jenkins for the gaskets..

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#1547716 04/11/06 10:04 PM
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Originally posted by Goonz SVT:
you can go to auto zone and buy the Haynes manual on it..and when thats done then contack Bill jenkins for the gaskets..

Thanks I may just go do that..Seems to be a pretty lil car. Im very excited to get it running and start using it as a daily driver

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#1547717 04/11/06 10:05 PM
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Re: Blown head gasket
#1547718 04/11/06 10:17 PM
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http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/c4/d2/0900823d801bc4d2.jsp
Might be better to pull the engine. The job will be easier in the long run. It doesn't look like fun to time the cams with the engine installed. You can also replace the clutch, check and fix any oil leaks while the engines out.

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#1547719 04/11/06 10:23 PM
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#1547720 04/11/06 10:30 PM
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I have brand new OEM head gaskets. PM me if interested.

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Re: Blown head gasket
#1547721 04/11/06 10:32 PM
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Originally posted by eepals:
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/c4/d2/0900823d801bc4d2.jsp
Might be better to pull the engine. The job will be easier in the long run. It doesn't look like fun to time the cams with the engine installed. You can also replace the clutch, check and fix any oil leaks while the engines out.

thanks for the website, I guess I may just remove the whole motor.. Not sure how to yet.. But if I can pull the engine and tranny out of my Cobra then I can do it on a Contour.

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1151/3627/42280.jpg
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#1547722 04/11/06 11:10 PM
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Originally posted by blacksvt006:
Originally posted by eepals:
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1b/c4/d2/0900823d801bc4d2.jsp
Might be better to pull the engine. The job will be easier in the long run. It doesn't look like fun to time the cams with the engine installed. You can also replace the clutch, check and fix any oil leaks while the engines out.

thanks for the website, I guess I may just remove the whole motor.. Not sure how to yet.. But if I can pull the engine and tranny out of my Cobra then I can do it on a Contour.



lol beware because you will be cursing our engine bay

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#1547723 04/11/06 11:34 PM
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Welcome . You may also want to consider getting a Ford CD manual from Todd. Send a PM to him.

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