AboutBen Deutschman Expertise Questions ONLY related to Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge Slant-Sixes from 1960-1975. You can ask me about Engine Timing, general specifications, do`s and don`ts, and details such as proper installation of `Spark Plugs` on the 1960-74 `Slant-Sixes.`
Experience I own and work on a 1960 plymouth, powered by a 'Slant-Six', have also worked on a 1968 'Slant-Six', a 1975, a 1964, and and 1970 'Slant-Six'
Organizations Ben Deutschman
POCI Legislative Liaison
President Of The NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America
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http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nynjslant6 (NY/NJ Slant-Six Club Of America Website)
Publications Smoke Signals (Pontiac-Oakland Club International)
Hemmings Motor News
Education/Credentials B.A 'Labor Relations', 'Rutgers University' (Livingston College Campus)
Question i believe it is a 3.8 engine. what causes a blown head gasket? about how
much is a compressor for the ac unit in the ford windstar, xle 1999?? i
appreciate the quick response. thank you.
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i have several problems but the biggest is that the vehicle won't turn-over. it
starts but will not stay on. when running previously, thick white smoke would
come out and would not stop until about 10 mins into drive. please let me
know what this is..
also, how much would a compressor cost to buy and install in a '99 ford
windstar, xle (garage rates)? i need my van for work. thank you.
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If that's a 2.8 V-6 you have, it sounds like blown Head Gaskets, which those
Motors were notorious for. Only a physical inspection, by an A.S.E. certified
Mechanic, will determine if that is indeed the problem. Be prepared to spend
around $700.00-$1,000.00 for the work, possibly more, if the determination
comes back that the problem is blown 'Head Gaskets.'
Answer The engines weren't well designed, and it didn't take much in the way of heating and cooling cycles that any engine goes through, before the Gaskets would fail. I believe that since the engines originally went into production, that the aftermarket has developed better Head Gaskets, which resist blowing out as easily as the originals did. In other words, not much you could have done to prevent the Head Gaskets from blowing.
