2005 Explorer Head gasket

[4EyedTurd]

Easter weekend I'm going to pick up my sister's 05 4.0 SOHC Explorer, the only thing she has told me is that it overheated and has water in the oil. It's been sitting for at least 6 months. With a little google'n I've found to check the thermostat housing while I'm in it.

I'm in no rush to finish it and doing it only to help her out. How much will I hate life while doing this?

[DON SVO]

They're notorious for blowing head gaskets, have the heads checked for warping.

[4EyedTurd]

Well, I got the full story. It overheated a couple of times, she let it cool off before driving it, then she drove it till it died...twice. It's been sitting at my moms for a year with a milk shake in the oil pan.

Now I'd rather find a good long block and stick it in. Does anyone know what years and models interchange from these?

[Scott Mc]

Hit up DJ for the engine. I had the same thing happen and it was easier to just throw in a low mileage Salvage engine. He also sells remans.

[DON SVO]

Well, I got the full story. It overheated a couple of times, she let it cool off before driving it, then she drove it till it died...twice. It's been sitting at my moms for a year with a milk shake in the oil pan.

Now I'd rather find a good long block and stick it in. Does anyone know what years and models interchange from these?

Sounds about right. They'll pop a head gasket and burn up. Tough as nails, though... I've seen them shut down from the overheating and, after cooling off and getting water added to the radiator, finish the journey home without officially stranding the owner.