Cylinder Head/Block - Coolant Leak At Mating Surface
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ENGINE COOLANT - 3.0L EFI - LEAK AT CYLINDER HEAD
LEAK - ENGINE COOLANT AT CYLINDER HEAD - 3.0L EFI
Article No. 88-8-7
FORD: 1987-88 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 SABLE
LIGHT TRUCK: 1987-88 AEROSTAR
ISSUE: Engine coolant leaking at the cylinder head to engine block mating surface may be caused by broken cylinder head bolts.
ACTION: To correct this, install new cylinder head bolts (E7DZ-6065-A) and a new cylinder head gasket on the cylinder head that is leaking engine coolant. Also install new cylinder head bolts on the opposite cylinder head to prevent coolant leaks caused by broken cylinder head bolts. The bolts can be replaced one at a time without servicing the cylinder head gasket. Refer to the appropriate Shop Manual, Section 21-12 for removal and installation procedures.
CAUTION: DO NOT REUSE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS. ONLY USE THE CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS E7DZ-6065-A OR E8DZ-6065-A. TORQUE TO 70-74 FT.LBS. (95-100 N-m).
NOTE: IF THE CYLINDER HEAD DOWEL IS DAMAGED DURING SERVICE, INSTALL A NEW DOWEL.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E6DZ-6051-B Cylinder Head Gasket (Car) AM
E69Z-6051-C Cylinder Head Gasket - B
R.H. (Truck)
E69Z-6051-D Cylinder Head Gasket - B
L.H. (Truck)
E6AZ-9H486-A Throttle Body Gasket - BM
Package of 4
E6AZ-9433-A Intake Manifold Gasket Set B
E6DZ-6584-A Rocker Arm Cover AM
Gasket - Package of 2
E7DZ-6065-A Cylinder Head Bolts - B
Package of 8
E6DZ-6A008-A Cylinder Head Dowel - C
Package of 4
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty and Powertrain Coverages
OPERATION: 880807AR - Right cylinder head
TIME: 4.2 Hrs. - Taurus/Sable 5.0 Hrs. - Aerostar
OPERATION: 880807AL - Left cylinder head
TIME: 4.6 Hrs. - Taurus/Sable 4.9 Hrs. - Aerostar
OPERATION: 880807AT - Both cylinder heads
TIME: 5.9 Hrs. - Taurus/Sable 7.3 Hrs. - Aerostar
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 6065
Condition Code: 01