Have my engine cleared to replace timing cover, and decided to replace intake gaskets while I’m this close. It is a 1997 f150 with 4.6 engine vin6. I have coolant in the valley that drips on my driveway. Don’t know if it is gaskets or the heater pipe leaking but , but it has been leaking for a good while at a slow pace so I will finally try to fix it.

I started to replace the timing cover a while a go, but recracked a rib that I broke last thanksgiving leaning on the radiator reaching down to get the lower bolts. It is better now so I am going to get back at it.

Getting old is no fun, but school is out next week and I will have some help so I need to order parts. So thought I’d ask before I buy everything I will need to avoid any more delay. Many thanks.

 

What exactly are you asking? I have the same year and motor and it's never leaked at the intake....don't know why. It's solid aluminum and seems to hold up better than my 2000 5.4.
My 5.4 is leaking slightly, not sure if it's the composite intake or cross over tube but it's not bad enough yet for me to crack it open and repair.
I know this much, if/when I do work on it I'm using a LOT of high temp silicone to seal everything. I hate aftermarket gaskets/seals. Wish there was OEM FORD parts still available.
Good luck with that

 

Brand, a kit, or separate pieces. Thought there might be a consensus on the way to go to get good results.