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#1
03-17-2004, 05:26 PM
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4.6 problems?
what should i look out for when i inspecting a 4.6L engine (looking to get a t-bird), yeah i know heads are diffrent ect, but i figure that the engines are more or less the same.
thx for info.
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#2
03-17-2004, 06:17 PM
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hmm
bigass, wide valve covers = DOHC little black ones = SOHC some have a plastic intake which can crack if it's running, just listen for the usual crap (piston slap, knocking, pinging, etc). look at the tailpipe and look at/smell the fumes, see how it's running (rich/lean) my knowlege of modulars isnt' that great, but that's the basics.
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#3
03-17-2004, 11:50 PM
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Re: 4.6 problems?
The 4.6 doesnt really have many problems. T-birds i believe have the SOHC engine. They can take alot
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#4
03-30-2004, 09:50 PM
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Re: 4.6 problems?
Take it to Autozone and have them scan it for codes - they do it for free. While driving there, listen carefully. Check the oil - see if it's been maintained. Check the coolant and see if it's clean and radiator not clogged. Make sure the A/C works. Basics.
Good luck.
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#5
03-30-2004, 10:30 PM
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Re: 4.6 problems?
I own a 95 T-bird with a 4.6 and yes it is a single over head cam. It is a strong motor and it can take a lot of crap. And it doesn't have a lot of issues. actually very few issues. You will like it very much.
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