Who Let the Oil Out? - Sport Trac Valve Cover Gaskets Replacement
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- What else is there to do when your engine oil will not stay inside the engine? Replace the gaskets letting it out of course!
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I have been putting off this project for years. It was compounded by the fact that every time I changed the oil, I just cleaned off the oil from the valve covers and didn't think about it further. But now it's to the point of being unmanageable. So I broke down and finally replaced the valve cover gaskets.
The work was performed on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 with the 4.0L V6 SOHC engine. The steps taken can be applied to similar vehicles and engines.
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Automotive technician here......as someone that has worked on a lot of different vehicles, you did a good job. I just recently acquired an extremely clean 1 owner, 2003 Sport Trac with every option from the dealer, for the price of $3800. My son is learning to drive, so i got him something other than a car. I'll be doing the valve cover gaskets soon enough. But first, i'll be replacing the radiator, as it has a small leak. And i might as well do the water pump, coolant hoses, and heater hoses while im there. Me and my son already did the front shocks, the upper and lower ball joints, and upper control arms, and installed Camber/Castor bolts, so that when we did the alignment, i was able to make everything straight as an arrow. I also need to do the body mounts, but i figure that me and my son can have some decent time together fixing all these issues together. Plus, i have all my tools and a shop to do the work at.
Keep making videos. One of the most well put together repair videos on RUclips. Thank you for making it.
REmember the old day when replacing a valve cover gasket took ten minutes?
Took my old dodge in for a oil change they said I should let them change the valve cover gaskets. I said No But I do have 2001 sport trac that needs gaskets. They never said yes or no. Said nothing.
Lol that’s the name of my explorer as well!
I call mine big red lol
Thanks
Well I had to remove a lot more that just the one coolant hose for passenger side. I started job at 5:30 pm and at 8:20 finally have the cover off and gasket installed but will have to take a quick break before re-installing.
Is there anything besides the valve cover that would cause oil to leak onto exhaust manifold passenger side kinda towards the front of the engine? So much stuff in the way. Can see it on the manifold burning.. the leak started suddenly and is alot of oil. 2002 6cylinder. Thank you!
why is it in all these videos no one shows you how to get that fuel line bracket that's bolted to the engine block ?????
I’m going to a mechanic .. 🤣.
I need to replace my gaskets as well, it’s not leaking bad yet but starting too and I’m getting a really burnt smell from it burning off the outside of the engine. Idk if I’ll be able to handle this job or even have the time. How much do you estimate this will cost to have a mechanic do it? Thanks for the vary informative video!!!
The gaskets themselves will be $50-$75. The repair book says it takes 4 hours to do both banks. A general labor hour estimate at a shop is $100/ hour. So to pay someone else to do this repair could be anywhere between $300-$500.
@@SoloRoosterGarage thank you so much, you’re extremely helpful! Subbed!
What did you use to get the 5/16 bolt out on passenger’s side rear (lower)?
How long did this take you? I have this and plugs and wires, fuel filter, rear staiblizer bars and shocks to do here next weekend and am dreading it
The valve covers took a better part of a day to do with all the filming.
Hey..great video! It really helped me tackle this project that I was dreading. I would say for most part it was manageable..thanks to you! I did, however, seem to create another issue during reassembly. I noticed that the part at the end of the fuel injector rail (that had to be moved for clearance) didn't go back on as flush as it was, and leaked fuel when the truck was started. Could this be just needing a new o-ring, or is there a trick to reassembly? Thank again!
The o-ring may need to be replaced, or lubed up. Make sure the tabs are straight and work it in side to side, tightening the bolts as you go.
@@SoloRoosterGarage I really appreciate the quick reply..thank you! It clearly appears that I may have been a bit aggressive with it, relying on the bolts to bring it flush. With the bolts tight, the middle around the connector and o-ring remain pushed out, causing bubbles and fuel to leak. For peace of mind, I that have to replace that part. Any idea what it's called? Thanks again!
How about upper oil pan gasket can u do that w engine still in the vehicle?
Possibly, you may run into front subframe clearance issues removing the oil pan.
yes it is possible, there is a vid on it here someplace
What a nightmare.