What gaskets do I need besides my head gasket when replacing the head gasket on a 2004 Ford Taurus, in otherwords what would replace while doing this job car has 168000 kms

If you've already changed the head gasket why would you need to get the cylinder heads pressure tested now? It's too late for that. That's something you do BEFORE you replace head gaskets.

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Apr 3, 2013 - Vehicle is a 1998 Taurus 3.0L, Gen3 Vulcan, used as a daily driver, ...target="_blank">Replacing Head Gaskets On A Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 ... With all that coolant going through the exhaust your O2 sensors are toast. .... Drives: 96 Mercury Sable LS Wagon 3.0 DOHC Duratec .... 1999 Taurus need help.

This is going to be a pain, due to the age and rust. I assume when you say upper exhaust gasket. You are referring to the manifold to head gasket. If so you need to soak the stud/nuts with PB Blaster lube then back out the nuts, to remove the manifold. For the lower gaskets I assume you are referring to the donut gaskets where the pipes meet, I am pretty sure this model does not use donut gaskets.

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The routine gaskets are included in a "head gasket set". this would include new valve seals as well

if it is just one and the mechanic is reasonable and there is no other damage ,ie main bearings, valves, cylinders scored, around 800 per head gasket and if one head needs to be shaved you better get the other head shaved and gasket replaced..i had my 2000 taurus done for 1200 couple years ago. it ran for a few years then developed low compression from the coolant leaking into the cylinders..never had luck with mine hope you are having better luck

The strainer would need to be completely clean and undamaged or bent, Then okay. Ususally the pan does not come right out, and you have to release motor mounts, and raise the engine.

could be a leaking head gasket but the heater sounds like its air locked have the head gasket checked

Yrs, Have the pan dropped, the valve body dropped and gaskets replace , new filter and oil. It gets deep and expesive beyond that Make sure the oil level is correct and there is nothing wrong with the linkage before going further., Like first. Good luck

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