OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question

Posted by Mike- IN on August 14, 2007 at 05:59:45 from (15.235.153.105):

I recently bought a 95 Mercury Cougar with the 3.8 V6. After researching online I found that this engine had many head gasket problems due to the cast block/aluminum head combination. My question is this: Is there anything I can do to diminish the chance of blowing head gaskets besides watching the engine temperature? (the car only has 57K miles, reading online most gaskets blow between 60K and 80+K miles). Would switching from a 16PSI radiator cap to a lower PSI radiator cap (10PSI??) help or cause cooling problems?

PS- I know Ford had a recall for 3.8 head gasket replacement, but this car was not serviced. If at all possible I'd like to avoid any contact with a dealer.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Mike

Replies:

• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question gene bender 14:26:05 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question rich4 11:40:45 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question Vern-MI 10:55:42 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question Jim James 09:16:12 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question bradk 07:14:41 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question earlschieb 06:46:44 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question McRay 06:30:20 08/14/07 (0)
• Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question Eric Blazek 06:21:23 08/14/07 (1)
  • Re: OT- Ford 3.8 V6 Question Martini 06:31:59 08/14/07 (0)

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