Howdy all,
Some time ago, the head gaskets on the Teal 94 started leaking at 200k+ miles. It seems to be a very slow leak, so I just changed the oil and parked the car but it's now time to tackle this job. It's been more than 10 yrs since I've done headgaskets on a super coupe, so I wanted to confirm a few things with you all. As always, I've done my reading in the forum but would still appreciate your responses:
1- If I'm doing a straight head gasket replacement (meaning, no machine work on the heads or block), the standard Felpro head gaskets will suffice, correct? I recall some felpro multi-layer head gaskets used by the forum, but those required machined surfaces right? Other than thoroughly cleaning the mating surfaces of the heads and block, are any other prep steps recommended? No plans to add go-fast goodies to this car, but I'm still planning to use the Chevy ARP head stud kit instead of standard torque-to-yield bolts.
2- While the supercharger is out, I would like to replace the EGR transducer sensor on the back of the SC plenums. I looked up the Motorcraft part number, and I only found part number DPFE-2, which is plastic. It's much different than the original sensor, which is metal. Has anyone used this newer Motorcraft style of the sensor on the sc? Any issues with the operation, codes or problems physically mounting it in the stock location?
3- I'm keeping stock exhaust manifolds for now. I vaguely recall the use of the "Mustang" metal exhaust manifold gaskets, but were those only for when we use headers (i used them with kooks midlengths last time)? Are there any advantages of using the Mustang metal MS 95528 felpros on stock manifolds versus the ones that come with the full Felpro kit for sc's?
4- What are the recommended spark plug wires nowadays? Motorcraft wires are now unobtanium. My search for the Autolite equivalents has also yielded nothing. I read in the forums about Standard Motor Products 6664, which was adequate, but I only saw one recommendation, so I'm not to sure. I could always rely on the Live Wires from SCP, but I'd like to keep things more stock than anything...if possible. Live wires are much bigger but are tested and tried, so I may go that route if there are no other options.
Any help appreciated fellas!
Some time ago, the head gaskets on the Teal 94 started leaking at 200k+ miles. It seems to be a very slow leak, so I just changed the oil and parked the car but it's now time to tackle this job. It's been more than 10 yrs since I've done headgaskets on a super coupe, so I wanted to confirm a few things with you all. As always, I've done my reading in the forum but would still appreciate your responses:
1- If I'm doing a straight head gasket replacement (meaning, no machine work on the heads or block), the standard Felpro head gaskets will suffice, correct? I recall some felpro multi-layer head gaskets used by the forum, but those required machined surfaces right? Other than thoroughly cleaning the mating surfaces of the heads and block, are any other prep steps recommended? No plans to add go-fast goodies to this car, but I'm still planning to use the Chevy ARP head stud kit instead of standard torque-to-yield bolts.
2- While the supercharger is out, I would like to replace the EGR transducer sensor on the back of the SC plenums. I looked up the Motorcraft part number, and I only found part number DPFE-2, which is plastic. It's much different than the original sensor, which is metal. Has anyone used this newer Motorcraft style of the sensor on the sc? Any issues with the operation, codes or problems physically mounting it in the stock location?
3- I'm keeping stock exhaust manifolds for now. I vaguely recall the use of the "Mustang" metal exhaust manifold gaskets, but were those only for when we use headers (i used them with kooks midlengths last time)? Are there any advantages of using the Mustang metal MS 95528 felpros on stock manifolds versus the ones that come with the full Felpro kit for sc's?
4- What are the recommended spark plug wires nowadays? Motorcraft wires are now unobtanium. My search for the Autolite equivalents has also yielded nothing. I read in the forums about Standard Motor Products 6664, which was adequate, but I only saw one recommendation, so I'm not to sure. I could always rely on the Live Wires from SCP, but I'd like to keep things more stock than anything...if possible. Live wires are much bigger but are tested and tried, so I may go that route if there are no other options.
Any help appreciated fellas!