Andy D
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- Marshfield MA
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- 94
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- Ranger long cab
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- 4.0 OHV
I use Permatex Aviation forma gasket on my cooling system plumbing. and gaskets. I also use it on the bolts in case one goes into a water jacket. To the OP, I would allow a day ,better yet 2 days to do the job. Why so long? Go to Panama Ex P's thread on his B4000 rebuild. Take a look at all the stuff that has to be moved. Last water pump I did on a V8 took an afternoon. If you keep ahead of the coolant leak, you can buy some time. I drove my old BMW to work for a week with a leaking seal until Saturday when I could change the pump. It used a 1/2 gallon of water a trip. It was summer ,so I just carried lots of water. Buy a gallon of antifreeze and cut it in half with water. Carry that in the car. Check the coolant level before use.