 In Line 4 - The most Peculiar Problem, A bit off topic, however, I have run out of options |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| ctc911ctc |
 May 6 2021, 12:00 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States 
 |
All Teeners
You have helped me rebuild the '74 2.0. Every system has been rebuilt with your assistance. My son has purchased a 1991 Ranger. It blew a head gasket. Cyl 1 had NO pressure. We proceeded to take off the head took off all 10 bolts ( 2.3L Pinto/Mazada engine) off the head.... Hhhhmmm, does not budge - let's get the Wood Mallet That did not work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Hammer and wood? No, did not budge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Hand Sledge and wood No Did not budge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Then I put a bolt in the head on the front and on the block, tood a very large bearing spreader and cranked it until the bolts started to bend AND THEN hit it with the hand sledge Will not budge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Within a RANGER forum a guy said that he had seen these WELDED together - I see no weld marks......really welded??? About to try the SNAKE IN THE HOLE trick using rope into the sparkplug hole once I get the CAM disconnected............... Any thoughts from the teener world please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| Beebo Kanelle |
May 6 2021, 12:12 PM
Post
#2
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 15,177 Region Association: Southwest Region
|
I assume you have the 2.3 OHC 4cyl engine, correct?
that should be an all iron engine recheck and make sure all the bolts are removed... you might want to scope each cylinder to make sure any potential catastrophic failure didn't wedge / weld itself into a convoluted matrix of unremovability. |
|
|
|
| ctc911ctc |
May 6 2021, 12:59 PM
Post
#3
|
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States
|
New name for the truck - convoluted matrix of unremovability.
Will check and report! QUOTE(Beebo Kanelle @ May 6 2021, 01:12 PM)  I assume you have the 2.3 OHC 4cyl engine, correct? that should be an all iron engine recheck and make sure all the bolts are removed... you might want to scope each cylinder to make sure any potential catastrophic failure didn't wedge / weld itself into a convoluted matrix of unremovability. |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
ctc911ctc In Line 4 - The most Peculiar Problem May 6 2021, 12:00 PM
mrholland2 As many of those engines were made, surely there a... May 6 2021, 01:44 PM
ctc911ctc Yes,
Do not want to pull and replace - but may e... May 6 2021, 01:49 PM Jack Standz Not sure about a 1991, but the early 2000's 2.... May 6 2021, 02:07 PM ctc911ctc Thank you - but no luck.....yet
I read your post ... May 6 2021, 02:42 PM Retroracer FWIW, an old trick we used to use with outboard mo... May 6 2021, 03:00 PM ctc911ctc I installed a beam in my garage that I have not us... May 6 2021, 03:21 PM Front yard mechanic did you remove the intake ? That makes it easier ,... May 6 2021, 04:13 PM ctc911ctc Yes, and Yes, bare head and block
did you remov... May 6 2021, 07:52 PM wonkipop so its bolts, not studs?
i've helped a mate g... May 7 2021, 12:05 AM tom.esh Maybe put a couple of head bolts in very loose. Tr... May 7 2021, 05:25 AM ctc911ctc Thanks for all of the thoughtful responses - the h... May 7 2021, 07:01 AM ssuperflyoldguy Had the same prob with huge Gardener diesel head -... May 7 2021, 11:35 AM Shivers It's a cast iron engine, so you could try the ... May 7 2021, 12:52 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 2nd June 2024 - 02:49 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.