redneck15431
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Hey all...It's been a very long time since I've posted on these forums. I've been a member about ten years here and have always been in the 4.0 forum posting. So I just bought a 1996 Ranger with the 3.0 and a 5 speed. I know the truck well and knew of the issues before purchasing it. It has had an overheating issue for some time and I think has blown a head gasket and potentially cracked a head as a result. Symptoms are overheating, loss of coolant and coolant blowing out of the exhaust. There is no coolant in the oil. So my best guess right now is that the head is cracked between an exhaust and coolant port. Preparing for the worst, I am planning on replacing the heads, if not then thats all for the better. I am very mechanically inclined, however, I am new to the 3.0 and I am wondering if there is anything I should look out for and things I should do while I have the engine apart. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!