After replacing the intake manifold, attempted to add coolant, all of the coolant went into the oil pan?

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD EXPLORER
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Hi,

Please assist.
After I changed the intake manifold and put everything back, I tried to add the coolant before starting the car, all 6 gallons of coolant went straight to oil pan.
Any idea why?
Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 AT 7:02 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, the intake gasket is not installed correctly or the gaskets are not correct or the intake manifold has broken upon reinstallation. You will need to remove the intake for inspection. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2022 AT 12:33 PM

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