Hi all,
> 1997 Taurus 3.0 with only 58k miles. My sister had it 2 weeks after
> Dad died and put $1500 in it for a tranny. 2 weeks later it overheated
> big time, a independant shop told them a new engine needed. I just got
> it to my place. The overflow tank is split, somewhat rusty residual
> antifreeze in it. Runs fair, missing a bit, no white smoke.
> Compression readings front bank 120 - 90 - 150, rear bank 80 - 70 -
> 130. Specs say minimum of 100psi. Plugs in front bank clean, rear bank
> damp. Interestingly enough a plug in the rear bank was welded closed,
> molten drops between electrode and side wall, never saw that before,
> explains the miss anyway. I'm thinking I "just" need a head gasket in
> the rear and the block is probably ok???? I know about the rusty
> freeze plug recall but can't prove Dad had it done, but he would have
> if he received the recall. The freeze plugs I can see look good, look
> newer than the block actually.
>
> Thoughts??
>
> Thanks a ton..
>
> Mike
If there was no water in the oil, i would pull BOTH heads and evaluate the situation before proceeding. Finding a used 3.0 for a reasonable amount should not be too hard..
Bob