Parts list needed for 1994 4.0

[SmokinBbq]

Thanks for all that have posted to my last post about head help, I am going to do the upper and lower manifold gaskets and a drivers side head gasket ,my question is what brand parts should i use and should i put new head bolts on as well ,motor has 230xxx miles and anything else you would do while i was there . Thanks people for your help , and where would you buy the parts if all Motorcraft parts .

 

[feellnfroggy]

New head bolts ar always a given. Studs are different they are optional. Torque to yield means they stretch. I got all my parts from ebay, just don't use cork gaskets. For valve cover gaskets get a seperateset f gaskets.

 

[Mudhound]

Water pump while your there...maybe belt, hoses... soft or squishy equals borrowed time.....

 

[adsm08]

Yes to new head bolts. They are 100% non-reusable. Only get Motorcraft head bolts. I have heard of aftermarket ones, particularly Fel-pro ones, backing off even when torqued correctly.

When I rebuilt my 4.0 I got a Fel-pro full engine set. I also got a small can of the spray-on copper high temp silicone RTV and put a light coat on the head gasket, just enough to turn them orange. It helps the grab and seal better.

If you have tick I would suggest getting new push rods. Can't hurt to do a thermostat while you are there either.

 

[SenorNoob]

Don't forget there are 2 different versions of the Lower gasket. The rubber and metal is supposed to be better. You have to ask for a 95 4.0 to get it though.....