shadowofthewoods
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- Oct 28, 2013
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- Vehicle Year
- 1989
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9l
- Transmission
- Manual
I have an 89 ranger with a 2.9l. There is what appears to be oil in the radiator. Oil (cap and stick) seems fine. No obvious exhaust smoke. It goes through coolant rapidly. No obvious leaks. When drove for a long distance it gets hot. When I come up to a stop I lose oil pressure and she starts knocking. Acceleration picks the oil pressure back up, but still knocks. Is this all because of a cracked head or bad gasket? Do I have other possible problems? Is there a way to determine if its the head or a gasket without a bunch of disassembly?