Cylinder Head
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Ranger and 1995 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean head gasket mating surface. Clean carbon from combustion chambers. Use care not to damage surfaces. Check cylinder head for cracks, burrs, nicks and warpage.
- Check cylinder head warpage. Resurface cylinder head if warpage exceeds specification. See CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. DO NOT machine more than .010" (.25 mm) from original cylinder head surface.