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Upper and Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
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Hello, I have a Intake Manifold gasket leak. It is both of the gaskets but its not coolant, it is a vacuum leak. This had been going on for around 15000 miles. I have been told the gasket is not bad enough to replace yet. My engine will sometimes(once in a while) rev up between 1st and 2nd gear and slip when it stops. It is start really rough acting like the battery is dead. The engine is a 4.0L V6 OHV with 205550 miles. How much worse can this get and when do reconmend repair? What other problems can this cause? Is it too late to fix?

PS I did an Oil Change at 203000, when do you recommend another one?
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 5:34 AM

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Tiny
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I recommend the repair now. If it is running that badly, it should be fixed before other issues start. It could stall when you pull into traffic.
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 5:36 AM
Tiny
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It is already stalling but it doesnt die it jumps. Can I eventually get coolant leaks and how long do I got before that happens?
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 5:41 AM
Tiny
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Yes, you can get coolant leaks. However, it is hard for me to say when.
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 6:08 AM
Tiny
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So I presume Im not too far from an engine failure?
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 6:17 AM
Tiny
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Based on your description, I would say no. It will continue to get worse.
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Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 AT 6:36 AM

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