Problem

mustang928 · 12-09-2002, 03:51 PM

I recently installed the engine back into my 91 mustang. This morning I started the car for only the second time.

And I have some problems, I have ticking sound on the drivers side AND smoke coming out near the #7 plug.

The timing is set at 10 degrees, 39 psi, the plugs are right, I have no exhaust leak.

BUT the bigger problem is that A LOT coolant is coming out of the passenger side muffler..

I'm at a loss here..

www.angelfire.com/co4/mustang928/problems.html ,for the pictures.. ALL the coolant is from running the car idle for about 45 sec.

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302man · 12-09-2002, 04:47 PM

Sounds like either a dropped intake gasket or a head gasket. I would pull the upper intake first then look inside and see if you missed anything. When ever I do the lower intake, I always use HIGHTACK gasket compound. It is like a glue / sealer that holds gaskets inplace. AS soon as it touches, it won't move, so get it right the first time ! Use BLACK rtv at the ends of the intake and put a small amount around the water ports and you should be ok. I have never had a problem when I do it this way...knock on wood !

mustang928 · 12-09-2002, 06:45 PM

I hope it's the lower intake gaset.. Crossing my fingers, I would hate having to tear the engine apart again!!!

I just think it too much water for it to a head gasket?

302man · 12-09-2002, 07:33 PM

I hope it is just the inatke gasket too. Don't forget to change the oil as soon as you are done with the repair. The hi-tack gasket stuff can be bought at AutoZone.

lx5091 · 12-09-2002, 07:48 PM

Sorry, I can't help you.

Just wanted to say that all that polished metal looks sweet!

POISNUS · 12-10-2002, 03:10 PM

Yeah it sounds like a possible gasket problem. Also, as far as the ticking sound and smoke from #7 cylinder, make sure the spark plug is tight.

Jason

12-09-2002, 03:51 PM	#1
mustang928 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 35	Problem I recently installed the engine back into my 91 mustang. This morning I started the car for only the second time. And I have some problems, I have ticking sound on the drivers side AND smoke coming out near the #7 plug. The timing is set at 10 degrees, 39 psi, the plugs are right, I have no exhaust leak. BUT the bigger problem is that A LOT coolant is coming out of the passenger side muffler.. I'm at a loss here.. www.angelfire.com/co4/mustang928/problems.html ,for the pictures.. ALL the coolant is from running the car idle for about 45 sec. Report this post to a moderator

12-09-2002, 04:47 PM	#2
302man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 404	Sounds like either a dropped intake gasket or a head gasket. I would pull the upper intake first then look inside and see if you missed anything. When ever I do the lower intake, I always use HIGHTACK gasket compound. It is like a glue / sealer that holds gaskets inplace. AS soon as it touches, it won't move, so get it right the first time ! Use BLACK rtv at the ends of the intake and put a small amount around the water ports and you should be ok. I have never had a problem when I do it this way...knock on wood ! __________________ old S trim combo 10.13@ 135 New YS combo = 680RWHP (no times)

12-09-2002, 07:33 PM	#4
302man Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 404	I hope it is just the inatke gasket too. Don't forget to change the oil as soon as you are done with the repair. The hi-tack gasket stuff can be bought at AutoZone. __________________ old S trim combo 10.13@ 135 New YS combo = 680RWHP (no times)

12-09-2002, 07:48 PM	#5
lx5091 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 467	Sorry, I can't help you. Just wanted to say that all that polished metal looks sweet! __________________ '02 Explorer XLT 4.0L --Nice Vehicle '97 Saturn SL1--Soon to be ditched for a Ford!

12-10-2002, 03:10 PM	#6
POISNUS Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Madison Heights, MI Posts: 357	Yeah it sounds like a possible gasket problem. Also, as far as the ticking sound and smoke from #7 cylinder, make sure the spark plug is tight. Jason __________________ 2003 Satin Silver Cobra (12.47@113.6) 1989 GT Racecar (11.0x's on motor and an aborted spray run of 10.27) 1997 F-350 Powerstroke

12-09-2002, 06:45 PM	#3
mustang928 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 35	I hope it's the lower intake gaset.. Crossing my fingers, I would hate having to tear the engine apart again!!! I just think it too much water for it to a head gasket?

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