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I disassembled my 3.0L engine. Didn't find any gaskets blown, so no clue why water is pouring into the oil pan. Going to order the parts to put it all back together. Hopefully, I'm not wasting $175 and bunch of my time. Last nigh, I changed the oil again and topped off the radiator with pure water. Didn't run it. Got up this morning and went out to check the coolant level and it was WAY down. And yes, the oil was WAY up on the dipstick.
On a brighter note: This engine has 193K+ on the clock. THERE IS NO RING RIDGE AT THE TOP OF THE CYLINDERS. NONE. Really? I have rebuilt engines that only had 50k to 90k on them and they all had ridge at the top of the cylinder. Granted, that was back in the 1970s/early 1980s. This just blows my mind. The cylinder walls are beautiful... you can faintly see a cross-hatch pattern if you get the light just right...
Hopefully, the money I spend on putting this back together will be well-spent. While apart, there will be new valve stem seals installed.
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-- Michael
2003 Ranger Edge / Extended Cab / Flareside / 3.0L FLEX / 5r44e Auto / 2WD / 8.8 LS 4:10 / Sonic Blue Pearl
So many mods... so little time...