1989 Ford F150 Head Gasket Replacement

1989 FORD F-150
183,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LESTATKAT
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I am trying to replace the head Gasket. I have romved everthing down to and including the Valve Cover. I see the vales and the bolts for the hjead with in there. I need to know if the head gasket replacement only requires removing those bolts and lifting ht head off, or is there more I have to remove including the center piece that the Thermostat is attached to.
Aug 16, 2008 at 10:57 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Thats the intake manifold, and yes it comes off, DO BOTH HEADS! send them to a machine shop to be checked for cracks, and have the valves, springs and valve seats done. If you don't do this, you are wasting your time!
Aug 16, 2008 at 11:56 AM
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