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@Brownnproud91

7 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco Hey I hope you can help me. I just Purchased a 2012 Ford fusion SE 2.5L with 62,000 miles. the problem is that i dont know what transmission it has and how many quarts of transmission fluid i have to buy. The manual is so confusing and doesnt state what transmission i have. can you please help

@Brownnproud91

7 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco my Manual says capacity of ATF is 9.0quarts. but one of your videos says 5quarts. im confused?

@martincastaneda5495

7 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco thank you for your videos

@davem3789

7 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco Permatex Ultra Black is the best engine sealant. Nice video.

@michaelmorris1546

6 жыл бұрын

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if you own a ford focus like myself and are in need of a new gasket because it is leaking and need to know how to replace it this is the best valve cover gasket replacement video on youtube

GREAT video! Boyfriend and I are going to be doing this in a few days. This video is EXTREMELY helpful and detailed. Gives me more confidence in our ability to tackle this project! 😃 Edit: Well, we did it!!!! It was a very successful accomplishment and your video was a major factor in all of it so thank you! 😁

Going to be doing this job with my son tomorrow. I've done plenty of valve cover gaskets over the years, but not much work on Fords, and never a gasket on a plastic valve cover, so a bit of a new experience for me. Your video certainly helps me to familiarize myself with the procedure, and what things I will need to move out of my way to get good access.

Just finished replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 2005 Focus ZXW. You made it look easy and by following along it really was. Thanks. My next project will be my 07 F150 water pump/timing chain.

I always learn something new each and every time I watch your videos. As a recent Ford ASSET grad I really appreciate you!

Great tutorial dude. Explained everything perfectly. Just finished mine with the help of this video and saved me a lot of money

God am I glad I found your channel. I'm a 2014 Focus owner. Bought it as a salvage title car 15 months ago with 30,000 miles on it. At 50,000 miles now the problems are beginning. Just subscribed.

You've helped me along more than once on a few vehicles now.. GREATLY appreciated! Thank you so much for taking the time to post these great videos!

What a great informative video, so easily explained. My sons car has the exact same problem. You made me feel better knowing it’s a minor repair. 👍

I'm about to do the plugs on my 09 and I'm expecting the find a lot of oil too. I'm going to have to do this whole repair/replacement as well. Thanks so much for the super well narrated and shot video. It's going to help me a lot.

Just followed this today and everything went really well. Thanks Brian! 184k and it still runs great.

Thank you so much for this video. The way you explain things and your attention to detail makes doing this possible for anyone.

Nice video! In this particular case, you've done well for my level of knowledge. You didn't present it like you're speaking to people who know nothing, but you didn't get over my head either. Nice vid! Thumbs up!

Really great video!!! Just bought an 05 2.0 with a 114,000 for a beater. Took home from used car lot and ran into the exact same thing. Started pulling the non oem plugs out to change with motorcraft and the last cylinder boot had oil. Not as bad as you. When pulling the plug that oil went into the cylinder. I was able to get 80% out and reinstalled the old plugs and fired up. Smoked for about 20 seconds and cleared. Ordered the gasket and will install new plugs once the gasket is installed. Thanks again for an informative video!!!

This is a super great video for replacing that valve cover gasket! For those back wire retaining clips, they get super brittle because of the constant heat up and cool down of the engine with them sitting right above the exhaust manifold. Plus, ultraviolet light like from the sun is really bad on plastic too. I ended up replacing both of my plastic retaining clips with rubber cushioned metal clamps, 4 x 1/4" lock washers, and 4 x 6M-1.0 nuts, it's a pretty cheap alternative and shouldn't be as susceptible to breaking like the plastic ones are. Thanks again for a great informative video!

I watched this video on my TV, had to come to the phone to comment on how awesome the video was and to give a thumbs up.

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for the great video(s). I watched it about 4 times, followed your instructions to the letter, and my focus is running better now @ 150k miles than it did @ 47k when I got it! Now to be fair, I did change out all the coils and plugs too, but this video, (and a few of your other videos), made this job a walk in the park. Love all your content man! Thanks again!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

Great video. You saved me a very expensive repair. Completed mine with success. Thank you for sharing

This is about the only guy I would trust to work on my Ford vehicles. We need more mechanics like this!!@

I just had this problem this week on my 2008 2.3l Duratec Ranger :) The truck started hesitating and running crappy..then p0301...then saw all the oil up there. I was trying to figure out why I had to top up my oil so often...lol appreciate your vids man

You sir are a pro. Good editing, explanation and just an awesome video. Best one.

A great video, I have the same issue with 189,000 miles and was thinking about sending the car off to the shop.But I can follow instructions and should be able to do this at home just as you have shown. The rate per hour I will charge my daughter is way less than $75.00 an hour. Plus it gives me something to do, so I have purpose in the world at least to my family !! THANK YOU

Tackled this today with help from your video. I was able to buy just the boots at Advance Auto for about $5/pc. Gave me an excuse to get a small torque wrench for inch pounds, but man it didn't feel like much. I probably would have way over done it by using the German standard Goodentight. Thanks for the videos!

@mateorc2

2 жыл бұрын

Recently completed this myself for the first time & thought the exact same thing regarding the torque. I actually used a larger torque wrench for foot-pounds & did the conversion. I must have checked like 3-4 different sources to make sure it wasn't a mistake bc to me it really felt like there was still a lot of slack left.

This video is a life saver man. Thank you for uploading.

A few other tips that helped me: 1. You might need to use a screw driver to LIGHTLY finesse the valve cover itself loose. Mine was on there pretty good, but once I cracked the seal open it came off easy. 2. You can rent a torque ratchet at Auto Zone. $50 deposit that they give back when you return it within 90 days. 3. I ALWAYS flag any plug that I disconnect with painters tape and I label and number them. It only takes a few minutes to do and it makes reassembly stress free and super easy.

Best detailed Ford videos out there. Thank you!

@FordTechMakuloco

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks I try to get all the detail in so the average joe can fix it and save $

@dabruiser7938

6 жыл бұрын

Question. I did this job with the help over your video for my mothers 09 focus S. Thank you so much btw. The question I have is that her car is still really rough idling and I am afraid the pvc valve being clogged somehow caused the gaskets to prematurely break. Is this possible? Also where is the location of the pvc at? Is it on the top right corner of the valve cover where the tube was unhooked? Some help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again!

@153eddy

5 жыл бұрын

PCV valve is driver side under the intake

Love the way you work. Much respect.

Thank you so much for this video! It was so helpful and you saved me a bunch of money!

I’m very optimistic and excited to take on this project.

Thank you so much for your videos. A true professional and excellent video quality. I have a 2010 Focus with 290,000 miles and still running great

@eastcoastgrandison4855

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Ford focus and mine is now having this problem.

@miguelledezma1394

3 жыл бұрын

Mine has 200k, 2010 too

@GudJonnyCakes

3 жыл бұрын

Damn thats allt of miles, i have 155,555 on mine

@steeelow789

2 жыл бұрын

I have an 06 150k miles

@ThePrayerpower

Жыл бұрын

07 SES 214K miles. Runs very strong.

*** 8mm Deep Wall Socket Also Needed *** I unfortunately found this out mid project at 3 am... Otherwise amazing video, thank you! Saved a ton of money compared to what the dealership wanted to fix it.

Thank you! Your video gave me the confidence to complete this project.

Just did it yesterday to my 2010 ford focus, thank you for all you do. Saved me lots of m ok money....thank yoi

Have a 2011 w/ 50,000 ( I love ) I'm a fox body greaser , but the "Thunder focus" is a must have... I'm always smiling at the pump. ⛽ Watched this to see if I had a timing belt. I'm even happier now ! PS; Must watch 2.3 L turbo psycho pinto / drag car ! Ty 😎 🤙

Man you always have electrical connectors and retainer Clips come off so easily and I be breaking all them bad boys using the same tools you do LOL

@kuengyal23

3 ай бұрын

I guess we all learn from these mistakes. Wish you all the best mate. 🙏🙏

Thanks for the video, I was experiencing the same issue with my 2010 escape.

And a one thumbs up for you sir. Just found oil all over my 1 and 4 plugs. Oily as hell in there, totally submerged, rockauto time.

@danielbornhoeft7803

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Brown mine too, but I fear I have procrastinated to long and have to hit up the auto parts store.

The cam bolt came loose on one that came in. When I put it back together after replacing the exhaust valves, I tightened those bolts a lot tighter than Ford says. U don't seem to have any videos on cam and crank relationship on these engines. Really enjoy all your videos!

Thanks for the specs and torque séquence.... really appreciate i'm doing my 2006 this week

Thanks for the video just did this over the weekend. One of the spark plugs had oil up to the insulator!

Thanks a bunch for you video. You make it very easy to understand and informative. Glad you gave torque specs and diagram very helpful.

Great video. Very informative. Excellent job. Thanks for doing it. I really appreciate it. I did not notice, that you were the first person I have seen use a dab of sealant. All of the other videos I have seen just bolted the cover on and called it good. Awesome work. Thanks again.

@FordTechMakuloco

4 жыл бұрын

I follow the Ford procedure, T joints are a huge leak point.

@evildoctorporkchop6187

3 жыл бұрын

@@FordTechMakuloco I've been scrolling so long for this Q&A 😌 thnx much

Wonderful job and camera skills bravo to you and yours

New Subscriber from England. Good Job

great video! Very informative. Helped me with my rough idle Focus issue.

great vid we have 2009 se perfect vid to fix small oil leak around spark plugs not alot of oil on coils thanks for the great info and instructions

You make a great teacher.

Amazing content. Really informative and well done.

Thank you changing mine right now watching your steps

Just had to replace the valve cover gasket, coils and plugs , and I was surprised how easy it was, the ball joints were a pain lol I bypassed all the rough stuff and replaced the upper and lower control arms. These little cars are pretty easy to work on minus the pain in the neck flex pipe.

Extremely informative and detailed video's!

Thank you so much for this video.U are amazing.. Really appreciate u taking the time for making this video.It Was a big help

Thank you for diagnosing my car 💕 much love from Tennessee

Do you have torque sequence you mentioned in video? Thanks I have to do this job on my daughters 09 focus next week.

Awesome video, i have that problem on my son’s car. The 2009 focus got both my kids driving without any problems. If it wasnt for the rust it would be nearly perfect

Hey brian, as a ford technician, would you recommend anyone to buy ford vehicles, trucks or suv

Another excellent video. Thank you so much.

Excellent video as usual.

Your videos are the best! Do you have one about changing the brake master cylinder?

A quick question air. One of the bolt heads snapped on my valve cover. Can I replace it with any particular 8mm bolt?

Great video and tips. Much appreciated.

2009 Escape, same problem. Thank you very much!

Quick question, how did you remove the fuel line clip? I’ve tried and I’m almost ready to take off the valve cover but the clip keeps snapping back into place :/

Just did this yesterday on my 2010 Focus. Two driver's side plug holes filled with oil. One on end was to the top. Anyhoo, new plugs and gasket, 80% of rough idle gone so coil packs next in line. Wet rubber boots were a little chubby. Side note. Leaking cover gaskets on a 2005 Subaru Outback actually displayed marks on the spark plug, a distinct brown line, where the spark was traveling down the outside of the plug into the block.

is that the same 2.3 liter block from years ago? pinto, mustang,etc with a different head?

Dont forget to make sure the PCV system is working properly. If the valve is bad or the hose leading to it is sucked shut, all that crankcase pressure has to go somewhere. Thanks for the video.

Thank you! Time consuming but pretty easy!

Hello sir, i have 2015 fusion 2.0L ecoboost, is the valve cover gasket the same?

how often do these warp when you take them off? have heard a lot of bad about intakes valve covers etc made from plastic

Looks like the passenger motor mount was also replaced recently. Another common one. I would know. I've had to replace them on all three of the Foci in my family. Hahaha

Thanks for the great video. I have 2010 ford focus 5 speed with same problem, is the parts are the same? Thanks

Excellent walk through.

I thought I’d try this myself, after watching this video I changed my mind.

@GudJonnyCakes

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@bnetolldnataman

3 жыл бұрын

Mans gotta know his limitations......🤣🤣👍👌

great video, thank u very much. saved me loads of money.

I have same motor but when I started taking mine apart number 2 plug was just laying there. Looks to be not many threads are left. Should I run a tap down and try the new plug. Or do I have to use a helical. Thanks for any help

Do you have a video on how to change a blown head gasket for 2012 ford focus? I need help

Very interesting an informative, my 2007 focus has 248,000 miles an is starting to get a ticking noise afraid it is the lifters/tappets. Just a rough guess on how long it takes to fix an estimate on cost. Too deep in the engine for me to get into

Thanks for posting this video.. it helped me with replacing the valve cover gasket on my 2014 ford focus... I have an issue with the engine not shutting off when I turn the car off and remove the key. Sometimes, it shuts off right away... sometimes it runs for 10 -20 seconds then shudder and shuts off.... sometimes it doesn't... sometimes, I managed to shut it off with the key removed by simply hitting the door lock/unlock button in the radio console.... any ideas what could be the root cause....an relay stuck closed or an ignition switch... or something else? Thx

brian was that a 1/4 in dr torque wrench used in the video or 3/8 ? also were the plugs changed ?

A question: I was doing the plugs on my 05 2.0 and found oil in the wells. None on top in the trough, and none around the valve cover. AFAIK the car went its 12 year 85k mile life on those original plugs, and the plugs themselves looked OK. Is it OK to watch this problem and see how severe it is before doing this work? I feel like I've got the potential to create more problems than what could have been a very, very slow oil leak into a few of the plug wells. Also: amazing video. I've watched a few of yours and they are easy to follow and really well shot! And this is coming from a massive critic of this kind of work. So thanks!

I did this on my 05 Focus 2.0L last year, but don't think I put the dab of sealant on those two spots by the cover. There is a little leakage in those spots, do you think it would be worth it to pull the cam cover back off and dab some sealant on there? Great video BTW, wish I had seen it last year!

Is there a video on how to change the strut assembly on a 2010 Ford Focus?

Is it safe to use black Permatex with the gasket to prevent oil leak?

thanks for a great video, good light, camera on tripod, and great step by step, many videos, guy trying to show how to do something, at night, cell phone in one hand, flashlight in his teeth

Very well explained, good video,Ford is the best, do have vidio the Ford Fusion 2010 SEL ,

Does this valve gasket will fit For focus 2013 se hatchback? Thanks great video.

Thank you very much this video was very helpful I was able to do this job in my car 👌🤝

Still recommend that Bosch PS41-2A small impact driver or have you replaced it/upgraded? I'm looking for a small and handy like that. For use on my car and home.

I competed this same task on my 2008 Ford Focus SE. I have 2 questions. I did everything else spot on but there are two concerns I have. First concern is I did not use sealant when reattaching the cover . Is that a big deal? And my second concern is there was a very small amount of residual oil in the plug seats, is that a big deal?

life saver bro...,thank you .....respect!

Off topic (but could be related) Do you know the actual part number for the pcv valve and hose for the 2010 model? Thank you! This might be a reason why the gasket of the cover needs replacing.

It's a good video, would make one suggestion though I wouldn't use a rag to wipe the gasket surface or push down near the timing chain because the rags deposit lint they don't want to get into the engine and ultimately end up in the oil pickup screen, I rebuilt transmissions for 40 years in many times I saw do-it-yourselfers wipe parts with rags and you although you can't see it once they filled it with fluid and started the thing all the lint got sucked up into the filter and I saw many times where it actually plugged the filter up. the valve cover operation probably wouldn't put that much lint into the engine but I think I would use paper towels just to avoid any possibility of lint contamination

Thank you for making this video

Used this video as my guide and got it done. My hiccups/advice for others: 1) I got sprayed with gas when removing the line since the engine was hot. Would have gone bad if it hit something hot like exhaust manifold. Need to at least wrap rags around it before removing. 2) New gasket wouldn't stay in place, kept falling out. I used grease to hold it in place. 3) Some of that silicone you scrape off had been in a bad spot and seemed to deform the lip around the valve cover sealing surface on mine.

Hi What’s the torque setting for the rocker cover bolts in Nm? Thanks

Excellent video and I just subscribed Thx

Hi, good video, question, is it worth putting sealant on the three gaskets in the center as these seem to be the only ones that leak.

Potentially an issue on the newer ones as well? It is the same engine after all, just GDI.