Well, this may be it, the last failure. P0301... Blown rings/motor

ZSHO · March 11, 2019, 04:18:14 PM

I would stick with the Oem Motorcrafts as far as gaskets IMO! Don't need the slightest imperfections when compared to some aftermarket brands. Z

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/auto-parts/2011/ford/taurus/sho-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/engine-cat/engine-scat

SHOdded · March 11, 2019, 05:44:12 PM

Yup, OEM. VC gaskets may be a bit suspect compared to head gaskets, but overall quite reliable.

I dunno if Livernois has upgrades for the gaskets + ARP studs available separately from the big block package. Could ask them maybe.

TopherSho · March 11, 2019, 05:48:18 PM

ok oems it will be if that's all that is wrong. as always .. thnx everyone

TopherSho · March 13, 2019, 10:19:43 PM

*if* the issues is just the head gasket.. should i do a water pump? Cars at 70k..

Sabtaj1 · March 14, 2019, 01:11:52 AM

Quote from: TopherSho on March 13, 2019, 10:19:43 PM
*if* the issues is just the head gasket.. should i do a water pump? Cars at 70k..

If you have it tore down that far than I would forsure. And check the timing chain as well for stretch. see how many clicks the tensioner is out

TopherSho · March 25, 2019, 10:38:44 AM

It is in the shop for the 900$ 'diagnosis' ... sigh

*IF* we can be sure the cylinders are fine; and the heads are fine; and that we can do both head gaskets with the water pump for 3000$ that's what will happen. This is the last repair though.

jman · March 25, 2019, 11:17:21 AM

Did you do the compression test?

TopherSho · March 25, 2019, 11:53:51 AM

Quote from: jman on March 25, 2019, 11:17:21 AM
Did you do the compression test?

They will do it. I don't want to deal with it ..

SHOdded · March 25, 2019, 03:08:15 PM

Best of luck!

TopherSho · March 25, 2019, 08:47:10 PM

Quote from: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 03:08:15 PM
Best of luck!

I am so confused. This car makes no sense ... all three bank1 injectors are leaking. how? ... all at one time INSTANTLY?? makes zero sense. compression test came out fine.. injector test hard failed on 1,3 and 5 was meh.

I give up on trying to understand ... done-zo..baffled...utterly baffled...

jman · March 25, 2019, 08:49:55 PM

I'll take that outcome 100 times before a blown head gasket or damaged valve...

MiWiAu · March 25, 2019, 09:02:35 PM

Quote from: TopherSho on March 25, 2019, 08:47:10 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 03:08:15 PM
Best of luck!

I am so confused. This car makes no sense ... all three bank1 injectors are leaking. how? ... all at one time INSTANTLY?? makes zero sense. compression test came out fine.. injector test hard failed on 1,3 and 5 was meh.

I give up on trying to understand ... done-zo..baffled...utterly baffled...

Just curious, how many miles are you at? And do you do any regular fuel system cleaning?

After my stuck injector (around 34k miles maybe?), I ran 2 stroke oil in every tank for 2 years (probably close to 40k miles). Never had a repeat, but stopped with the mix because it was too much of a pain for my wife when we swapped vehicles. I just ran a bottle of Amsoil PI through the last tank. Don't really notice a difference but hoped it might keep the injectors clean. Kinda paranoid now after first failure around 34k miles. Still not sure if the stuff is snake oil or what, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something preventative.

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TopherSho · March 25, 2019, 10:41:21 PM

Quote from: jman on March 25, 2019, 08:49:55 PM
I'll take that outcome 100 times before a blown head gasket or damaged valve...

wierd ... but yeah i guess i will take it.

TopherSho · March 25, 2019, 10:44:45 PM

Quote from: MiWiAu on March 25, 2019, 09:02:35 PM
Quote from: TopherSho on March 25, 2019, 08:47:10 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 25, 2019, 03:08:15 PM
Best of luck!

I am so confused. This car makes no sense ... all three bank1 injectors are leaking. how? ... all at one time INSTANTLY?? makes zero sense. compression test came out fine.. injector test hard failed on 1,3 and 5 was meh.

I give up on trying to understand ... done-zo..baffled...utterly baffled...

Just curious, how many miles are you at? And do you do any regular fuel system cleaning?

After my stuck injector (around 34k miles maybe?), I ran 2 stroke oil in every tank for 2 years (probably close to 40k miles). Never had a repeat, but stopped with the mix because it was too much of a pain for my wife when we swapped vehicles. I just ran a bottle of Amsoil PI through the last tank. Don't really notice a difference but hoped it might keep the injectors clean. Kinda paranoid now after first failure around 34k miles. Still not sure if the stuff is snake oil or what, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something preventative.

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I tend to avoid additives, i did run a bottle of injector cleaner right when i bought it with 45k on it.. ran half a bottle in tank one and the other half in tank 2. thats it. im at 70k now

SHOdded · March 26, 2019, 01:17:56 AM

Injectors do fail.

1, 3 are bank 1, 5 is bank 2.

Most people find only 1 bank failing. Make sure they replace ALL 6.