Supercharged Lincoln Continentals

[Steven Gorkowski]

This is very uncommon on Ford (or any other manufacture ) to have two
gasket failures in a short time frame. The rules a Ford dealer ship
mechanic uses before replacing gasket  is (1) always replace head bolts
on aluminum heads (2) have the heads checked out by a good machine shop.

Steve

Shannen Durphey wrote:

> Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> >
> > >Just finished head gaskets in 88 Taurus w/3.8l.  Not fun.
> > >Very very not fun.
> >
> >snip<
>
> > What mileage did your gaskets pop if I might ask?  I have 80K on my
> engine,
> > which is running very strong, but I'm thinking its time to do a
> timing
> > chain, water pump, head gasket replacement, and take a look inside
> to see
> > how good/bad it is.
> >
> > I also definately have to replace the back motor mount.  Again.  I
> think
> > I'm going to make or have made a solid back motor mount.  I lose one
> or two
> > a year.
> >
> > Frederic Breitwieser
> > Bridgeport, CT 06606
> >
> > Homebrew Automotive Website:
> > http://www.xephic.dynip.com/
> >
> > 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> > 1989 HMMWV
> > 2000 Buick-Powered Mid-Engined Sports Car
> >
> > -
> There were over 100k on the Taurus.  I suspect this was the
> second set of gaskets in a very short time.  Usually one can
> find corrosion or signs of deterioration around a failed
> head gasket.  Part of the wire ring surrounding cyl 4 was
> pushed out of round, allowing coolant into the chamber, and
> the intake and head geskets looked fairly fresh.  I would
> guess a lack of clamping force caused the gasket to move.
>
> Buddy at Ford dealership seems to have done many 3.8l head
> gaskets.  Might be good preventative maintenance on your
> part.  I'd say buy GM, but between 3.8l Buick timing chains,
> 2.3l head gaskets, 2.5l timing gears, and 3.1l piston
> failure you'd be no better off.
>
> I can't be pessimistic. I truly believe that "things" can't
> possibly get any worse. ; )
>
> Shannen