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The Big Fix

From 1995 Ford Bronco “The Charm NOT MINE” — documented by Steve83.

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1995 Ford Bronco - Originally, the plan was to remove the lift. But the first time I rinsed the engine, I noticed the radiator was nearly empty, which led to… 1995 Ford Bronco - The Bronco was delivered on a rollback due to stalling in traffic & not restarting. But it drove off the wrecker, and I drove it around wit… 1995 Ford Bronco - The timing cover gasket leak rapidly became the focus of the repairs. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/1142300] htt… 1995 Ford Bronco - After some careful hammering, the latch handle is pretty close to the original shape. I also greased the latch & tightened the operating ro… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since this sleeve isn't available, I just turned each piece around so the strike area is unworn. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since this housing had to be swapped anyway (note the foil tape NOT covering the gaping hole in the bottom), I pulled it early to make pull… 1995 Ford Bronco - I really should have pulled the hood first, but without the water pump and with the front tires flat, it came out pretty easily. 1995 Ford Bronco - I capped everything that was open and pressure-washed what I couldn't get with the engine in. 1995 Ford Bronco - The paint on the back of the block is original, and pretty close to original-color. The rear main seal doesn't seem to be leaking. [url=htt… 1995 Ford Bronco - I also hit the engine a couple more times with the pressure washer. It was really-effective at removing the water pump gasket, and blasting… 1995 Ford Bronco - The TC gasket seems to have degraded from the outside inward, toward the coolant passages. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/regist… 1995 Ford Bronco - The pan gasket was left over from the '96 engine when I realized its factory gasket was reusable. IDK if this one wasn't, or if someone did… 1995 Ford Bronco - The JBG engine mounts arrived assembled, but unpainted. So they got engine paint, and the timing cover got Aluminum Cast Coat. [url=https:/… 1995 Ford Bronco - The [url=https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Extreme-Duty-Poly-Motor-Mounts-289302351W-Pair/productinfo/10501/]JBG engine mounts arrived assem… 1995 Ford Bronco - After pressure-washing it several times, I basically hosed the engine down with paint, except the intake & plenum. I didn't want to break t… 1995 Ford Bronco - The TC gasket should always be trimmed flush before installing the pan. I reinstalled the (newish) water pump with a new gasket. [url=https… 1995 Ford Bronco - New gaskets for the timing cover, water pump, & oil pan [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/1142414] https://www.super… 1995 Ford Bronco - I decided to re-hang this box before putting the engine back since the evaporator is a tight fit past the plenum. The original evaporator i… 1995 Ford Bronco - I should have waited to install the WP, but with the hood off, the engine still slid in. 1995 Ford Bronco - Reassembly went quickly, but the new plugs showed up late, so I didn't start it tonight. The drivebelt (FEAD) isn't in-place yet. 1995 Ford Bronco - With the blower box intact now, the A/C should work better & blow less dust into the cab. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registr… 1995 Ford Bronco - The engine paint isn't actually made for exhaust manifold temperatures, so it turned a whiter shade of pale. Just for peace of mind, I adde… 1995 Ford Bronco - The lower radiator hose is routed so it doesn't rest against the PS box, and its split loom is positioned to protect it, if it ever does to… 1995 Ford Bronco - The lower radiator hose is now routed to clear the PS box, and its split-loom is positioned to protect it. [url=https://www.supermotors.net… 1995 Ford Bronco - The '96 trans mount is slightly different (stronger) and its upper frame is not touching the crossmember. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/… 1995 Ford Bronco - The body mounts & radius arm bushings are much tighter. And the RA bushings are installed correctly now. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/v… 1995 Ford Bronco - Dropping the skidplate or tank is easier working above the bumper because the receiver blocks access from below. The filler's bolts are sti… 1995 Ford Bronco - Since the tank was nearly dry, it only took a ladyslipper to support the tank while I dropped the skidplate to hammer it flat. There's a sm… 1995 Ford Bronco - I made a DLC jumper wire, and marked the connectors for pulling codes & locking the fuel pump on. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles… 1995 Ford Bronco - New battery terminals including a slightly-longer body ground wire. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/1142336] https… 1995 Ford Bronco - While changing the shifter boot, I zip-tied the key-in contact. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/2742/83591-2] https://www.supermo… 1995 Ford Bronco - New Energy black poly on the rear sway bar end links. The bar is still misaligned due to the lift, but these bushings should handle it bett… 1995 Ford Bronco - When the new EGR pipe arrived, it was easy to change since I had anti-seized the old one. Only the little strap between the sensor tubes is… 1995 Ford Bronco - As soon as the engine warmed up with the new timing cover gasket, a leak at the oil cooler hose became apparent, so it was replaced with a… 1995 Ford Bronco - I used a floor jack handle to straighten the tailpipe. [url=https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/1142288] https://www.superm…