• Welcome Visitor! Please take a few seconds and Register for our forum. Even if you don't want to post, you can still 'Like' and react to posts.

Blown Lower Intake Gasket... Worth The Risk?


mason_411

New Member
Joined
Aug 22, 2012
Messages
162
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
colorado springs, colorado
Vehicle Year
2005
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0l v6
Transmission
Automatic
Ok so as some of you may know the ranger i bought for $1200 with a "blown head gasket" turned out to have a cracked block :bawling: But i recently found another 94 4.0 5 speed with a 6 inch lift on 31's 202k on body 130k on engine and 90k on the trans for $1500 for the whole truck, $500 for the motor and $300 for the skyjacker lift... only catch is the motor has a blown lower intake gasket. im interested in the truck or atleast the lift and motor to put on mine but im wondering what the risks are in buying a truck with a "blown lower intake gasket" i do not want to get burned again and have to engineless rangers in my drive way!!!

Ps owner says its sooo cheap because he needs money quick because he blew his other truck up.
 


shane96ranger

Well-Known Member
V8 Engine Swap
Joined
Oct 20, 2009
Messages
8,328
Reaction score
220
Points
63
Location
Utah
Vehicle Year
1997 / 1989
Make / Model
Ford F150-Stang
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
4.6 Triton / 5.0
Without actually looking at the truck and hearing it run, it's difficult to really give sound advice.


The intake gasket isn't too hard of a job though.


^^ that statement adds to adsm's theory of it sounding fishy
 
Last edited:

adsm08

Senior Master Grease Monkey
Supporting Member
Article Contributor
Ford Technician
TRS 20th Anniversary
Joined
Sep 20, 2009
Messages
34,623
Reaction score
3,613
Points
113
Location
Dillsburg PA
Vehicle Year
1987
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Tire Size
31X10.50X15
If he "blew up his other truck" and is too dumb to just get a bad intake gasket replaced and tries to sell the truck instead, well he is either really dumb, or trying to pull something.
 

mason_411

New Member
Joined
Aug 22, 2012
Messages
162
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
colorado springs, colorado
Vehicle Year
2005
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0l v6
Transmission
Automatic
i know the gasket isnt hard to replace... but like adsm said it sounds fishy to me as well... especially because he told me he knows its the lower intake gasket because he's been "rebuilding 4.0's for years" which lead me to thinking "then why the hell dont you change the part?!?!" because of knowing how easy it is to fix...
 

97RangerXLT

Forum Staff Member
TRS Forum Moderator
Article Contributor
TRS 20th Anniversary
TRS Event Participant
Joined
Sep 18, 2007
Messages
6,738
Reaction score
3,841
Points
113
Location
Fishers, IN
Vehicle Year
1997
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Type
4.0 V6
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Automatic
2WD / 4WD
4WD
Total Lift
2"
Tire Size
31"
500 for a motor that needs work? move on...

I agree with the rest of the guys on this, something isn't right.

AJ
 

James86

New Member
Joined
May 6, 2009
Messages
889
Reaction score
10
Points
0
Location
55381, Minnesota
Vehicle Year
1999,
2012,
Make / Model
Ford,
Ford,
Engine Size
3.0 Flex Fuel, 2.5L, 3.3 Flex Fuel
Transmission
Automatic
My credo
WHY DO I KEEP BUYING DODGES?!?!?
Its better to take advice from dealer according to gasket and its condition which looks good and easy for fixing, experienced car dealer can also suggest many ways.*

BMW owner joins TRS,

gives generic advice rife with grammar errors​
 

Explorin94

Active Member
Law Enforcement
Firefighter
EMT / Paramedic
U.S. Military - Veteran
Solid Axle Swap
Joined
Aug 7, 2007
Messages
2,243
Reaction score
19
Points
38
Age
52
Location
Farmington Il.
Vehicle Year
1988
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Automatic

BMW owner joins TRS,

gives generic advice rife with grammar errors​
Repped you on that James.......A BMW guy hahahahahaha
 

kryptonitecb

New Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
Joined
Dec 5, 2011
Messages
1,313
Reaction score
19
Points
0
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
You can get a junkyard motor for $500, move on.

Sent from the road while ignoring traffic
 

shane96ranger

Well-Known Member
V8 Engine Swap
Joined
Oct 20, 2009
Messages
8,328
Reaction score
220
Points
63
Location
Utah
Vehicle Year
1997 / 1989
Make / Model
Ford F150-Stang
Engine Type
V8
Engine Size
4.6 Triton / 5.0
I dunno guys, it sounds like he'd better have the BMW dealer look at it. This subject is beyond any of our capabilities.
 

armadillon

Member
Joined
Aug 17, 2011
Messages
945
Reaction score
12
Points
18
Location
Austin, TX
Vehicle Year
93
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
3.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Especially for 1500 for the truck. I never spend more than 600 on a nonrunning vehicle. Stay away. Good deals ALWAYS come and go.
 

mason_411

New Member
Joined
Aug 22, 2012
Messages
162
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
colorado springs, colorado
Vehicle Year
2005
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0l v6
Transmission
Automatic
i think ill got trailer it over to my local bmw shop and have them take a look... sounds like the safest best advice anyone has to offer on here... some people just need hit in the face hahaha ****ing idiots man but yeah i decided i was going to take a pass on that one... sounds too suspicious for my blood.
 

kryptonitecb

New Member
U.S. Military - Veteran
Joined
Dec 5, 2011
Messages
1,313
Reaction score
19
Points
0
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Vehicle Year
1994
Make / Model
Ford
Engine Size
4.0
Transmission
Manual
Smart move

Sent from the road while ignoring traffic
 

Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Staff online

Member & Vendor Upgrades

For a small yearly donation, you can support this forum and receive a 'Supporting Member' banner, or become a 'Supporting Vendor' and promote your products here. Click the banner to find out how.

Truck of The Month


Kirby N.
March Truck of The Month

Recently Featured

Want to see your truck here? Share your photos and details in the forum.

Follow TRS On Instagram

TRS Events

25th Anniversary Sponsors

Check Out The TRS Store


Sponsored Ad


Sponsored Ad

Sponsored Ad


Amazon Deals

Top