2006-2010 Ford Fusion Oil Leak Fix
My 2007 Ford Fusion 3.0L Duratec V6 had a slight oil leak that was causing an oil burning smell in the garage. I decided to dig into it and found the seal at the driver side of the front exhaust cam had a small leak. I no longer have the car anymore but the fix wasn't really that difficult at all. Comment any questions you have and I'll do my best to help you out. If you find this video useful at all give it a thumbs up. I'm sorry this video is shaky and poorly filmed. I did this a long time ago.
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#FordFusion #CarRepair #OilLeak
0:00 Disassembly
3:57 Removing the Water Pump Pulley
5:53 Removing the Seal Housing
8:08 Changing the Cam Seal
14:40 Installing the Seal Housing and Gasket
16:22 Installing New Valve Cover Gaskets
19:32 Installing the Water Pump Pulley
24:31 Installing a New Water Pump Belt
Пікірлер: 120
On newer engines the seal isn't serviceable. You have to replace the entire retainer bracket as it is all one molded plastic piece. part #6B293
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
No shit? I didn't know that. What years?
@aaronbassplyr
2 жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT My 2011 escape has the plastic bracket. Same engine though. If you Google that part number you'll see the plastic and steel versions.
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea. Very interesting.
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
I pinned this comment so hopefully people see it.
@exception2
Жыл бұрын
I hope i read this comment before I did my job. 2011 Merc Mariner. Yes I hammered the shaft seal with a socket and ...... broke it. Cheap Ford cut another $5 from cost. I hate to buy another plastic junk (9L8Z-6B293-A). Do you know the part # of the aluminum version of that retainer?
I have been delaying this job for years, and I am glad that I got it done today. Kudos to you for sharing you ingenious way to get the job done!
@605BOLT
2 ай бұрын
That's great. Feels good to have it fixed. Thanks for your kind words.
Great video! Thanks so much for walking us through this. I followed you step by step and replaced the pulley assembly gasket on our vehicle.
@605BOLT
Ай бұрын
Right on! Glad it helped you out!
Great job man and thanks. Have a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr with same motor and leak, your video will help a ton when attempting the repair.
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that!! This is a waaay old video so I apologize for the terrible cinematography 😂. Good luck on your fix and if you have any questions along the way feel free to hit me up!!!
I plan on doing this to my daughter’s car. Great video.
@605BOLT
Ай бұрын
Thanks man! Good luck on your fix. It's not too bad.
@jamesorndoff5330
Ай бұрын
@@605BOLT do you know anything about the 6 speed automatic transmission? I need the internal output shaft sensor and can’t find anything on it anywhere. TIA
@605BOLT
Ай бұрын
@@jamesorndoff5330 no I don't know anything about that sorry.
@jamesorndoff5330
Ай бұрын
@@605BOLT no worries. Thank you sir
This video was very useful.. saved money doing it my self.. thanks sir!!
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Hey!!!! That's great. That's what I was hoping for. Always feels good to get the job done! 🍻
Best video I found for the fusion! Thanks for the help!
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you saying that as this was my first video. I apologize for the poor camera work! 🤦♂️ Glad it was helpful at least!
The quality was perfect bro. Good video
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Hope it got your leak fixed up!!
Nice, good Job, I guess this is a common problem on the fusion, as my daughters has the same problem, thanks for the pulley install idea, cool !
@605BOLT
6 ай бұрын
Ya I think they're getting up there in years and miles. Starting to see this problem. Glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks for the kind words! 🙏
Thank you for this video! I have the same problem in my 2006 Mercury Mariner and I will follow your insights.
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Lots of good crossover information there. If there is anything different (I expect there won't be), let us know!
Job well done! Your a good thinker for ideas on the pulley system.
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Ya it was a little bit of a hillbilly setup but apparently that's how Ford technicians do it as well.
Thanks for the video man. I really like fords for the most part. But it’s problems like this that make me think some of these models were just made to sell more tools..
@605BOLT
5 ай бұрын
I can't argue with any of that.
It’s a long shot that you’ll respond quick enough as I’m working on this right now. Did you just push the coolant tubing down? Mines right in the way of being able to pull the water pump pulley off.
@605BOLT
2 ай бұрын
I don't remember sorry. Been about 5 years since I did this fix I bet. Sorry I can't remember that.
Good video! I may attempt this repair myself on my 08 fusion as mine has been leaking for several years, but appears to be getting worse. Could you provide details on that pulley puller you used? The auto shop said it’s like $1000 dollar puller, but there must be a much cheaper tool available online that will get the job done.
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
The puller for removing the pulley is a steering wheel puller similar to this. amzn.to/3OG4JVm Most parts stores have them to rent. Definitely not $1000. It's not a difficult job. Actually the part for pushing it back on I would say took a smidge more thinking and fiddling to get it going. If you have any questions, hit me up. 👍
@MS-on4sz
Жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT Thank you!! 😊
@geno3437
11 ай бұрын
@@605BOLTtrying to work through this in my head, couldn’t you used the puller to put the pulley back on as well?
@605BOLT
11 ай бұрын
@@geno3437 if you thread into the end of the camshaft sure. But pullers only pull. They can't push because they aren't mounted to the camshaft. You would need to thread into the end of the cam to push if that makes sense.
Great video, good detail!
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you saying that. It's an old video. Not my best camera or editing work but hopefully it's enough to help you! 🍺
That man fixes stuff. He aint throwing good stuff away. He has a CRT tv in his house.
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
You got it! Gotta make do with what I have!
Did you/anyone figure out the actual torque amount for the 2 bolts holding the camshaft seal bracket?
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
No I'm sorry I don't know what the value is. Go with what feels right and you should be good to go.
@alexcolwell8852
Жыл бұрын
89in-lbs for the 2 bolts
Great video!!! Will be following this next week when I have all the parts. Quick question, if you happen to remember...how long did this take you? Is this a single afternoon? Seems like it, but not sure if you had to edit out hours of banging/cussing/throwing parts.
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
It's not a bad process if you gather all the stuff. I could tackle it in 4 hours or less now for sure. Takes a few minutes longer fumbling with cameras and whatnot. Glad you find the video useful!!! 👍👍
@jmrandom194
Жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT perfect. And thanks for the quick reply!
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure. If you get into a bind, hit me up here and I'll do my best to shake the memory cobwebs loose!
@jmrandom194
Жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT So I ordered a valve cover gasket from Ford but it didn't come with vvt solenoid gasket or tube (spark plug) seals/gaskets. Did you replace them as well? I see Advance Auto's reviews on the part claim that the vvt seal is wrong with the kit and that I need to order a new complete valve cover which will have the seal already, but that seems extreme. Thoughts?
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
@@jmrandom194 I did not replace those. Just the outer gasket and the little ring gaskets for the plug holes. 👍
Great video, thanks 🙏
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help. 🍺
Good video man
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you saying that. This was one of my first vids so it has bad lighting and audio and everything but hopefully it helped you out. Thanks for stopping by!
great job
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glenn. Hope you found it useful!
Nice video! How's the repair so far, still free from leaks? Thanks
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
I can't say. Sold the car since then. But I owned the car for two years after and no issues. 👍
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
And I realize the video has only been up for less than two years but I filmed the video long before I started this channel. Hence the crappy production quality and lighting etc. 🤣
Hi how many seals do you replace? Exhaust cam seal and the rocket cover gasket?
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. That sounds right. I don't think I replaced the intake gaskets. Just reused them.
Hi .what is the name of the motor part ?
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
The part I replaced is called an exhaust cam seal.
Thank you.
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Hope it helped you out!
Looks like a job my 07 might need. So many things though, gaskets, the belt, I don't even have a torque wrench, all for that little leak by the pulley. Probably not even worth it for a 2007. But damm good video. I will add to Fusion playlist just in case.
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Torque wrench probably isn't necessary if you have a good feel for working on cars. Just wanted to try and do this "by the book". Ya it's no big deal if it leaks a little but the car was pretty nice so I didn't want the smell for my wife at the time because that was it's only problem. One of my first videos so sorry it was boring and slow haha. If you break down and fix it, hope it goes easy for you. Thanks for the kind words. 🍻
@dharbeck65
2 жыл бұрын
I just used the same socket for replacing the pulley as I used to remove and replace the seal, put a hex head screw with a couple washers and screw the pulley on easy peasy, .
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it would work.
@jameshale5684
Жыл бұрын
Our ‘07 has 330,000 miles. Not much other than maintenance has been done. This seal is now leaking tho.
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
@@jameshale5684 it's not a bad fix. 330K is a long road. Impressive.
good job
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. This is a really old and crappily made video so I hope you got at least some use out of it.
What kind of grease is used on that seal?
@605BOLT
6 ай бұрын
I used regular old red grease. Whatever you have will work. Even engine oil if you don't have grease. Just something to help it move nice. 👍
Where did you buy the seal and gasket mine is doing same exact
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
I just got it from the dealer I think. Maybe rock Auto or tasca parts. Been so long ago I don't remember and sadly I sold the car so the receipts probably went with it.
under the cam seal what was that seal called
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
I think they just called it a camshaft seal. I bought the round one and skinny rubber mostly straight one as a kit I think. Been many years now though so I don't remember well.
que error al retirar y colocar la banda de la bomba de agua.
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Lol no hablo Espanol amigo. 🤷♂️
What’s the name of the belt you cut ?
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
It's the belt that drives the water pump. I spose it would be called water pump belt or something like that. They're like 15 bucks. Not too expensive. 👍
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like the part number is 6E5Z-8620-CA or something similar. Listed on TascaParts for 19 bucks. Your local Ford dealership should be able to hook you up.
@santiagolopez7129
Жыл бұрын
It's called water pump serpentine belt
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Yes
The torque spec for the two bolts is 89in-lbs
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this!
@alexcolwell8852
Жыл бұрын
@@605BOLTInfo came directly from the Ford dealership for any wondering. Couldn't find it anywhere myself so figured I'd go ask
@605BOLT
Жыл бұрын
@@alexcolwell8852 from the source haha!
you have the part numbers?
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
I think I bought mine directly from the dealer but I think it would be equivalent to this... FEL-PRO TCS46071
Is that why my car smells like burning oil? I have the same car
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
Could definitely be. That's what pointed me to this problem originally. I would pull into the garage and smell burning oil.
@chr1st1ann_45
2 жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT ok thanks 🙏🏾
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
@@chr1st1ann_45 if you get hung up don't be afraid to hit me up here. I don't have the car but this video was one of my first... So it isn't very good. sorry about that.
@chr1st1ann_45
2 жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT ok bet
Dude must be a big shot. Just casually cuts the belt just because.
@605BOLT
4 жыл бұрын
Stretch belt. Didn't want to reuse it really.
How much do you thinks this will cost at a shop
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry wrong video haha. For this fix to the fusion I would say maybe like 400-500 dollars or so. Not too bad.
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Really depends on if it's a dealer or not. Could probably find someone to do it for like 2-300.
@masquito4570
3 жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT ok thank for the info.
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
@@masquito4570 no problem. Good luck!
@sharonbachman7574
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video. Don't know if this my problem with my 2007 ford fusion 111,000 miles but it gave me info to think about when I take it to someone to repair.!
Where did you get the bolt at ?
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
I got it from menards hardware section.
@jonnnn4895
3 жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT thank you very much
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly (this was a while ago now) I took the longest fully threaded bolt they had in that pitch and diameter and cut the head off of the bolt so it was effectively a piece of threaded rod them. 👍
@jonnnn4895
3 жыл бұрын
@@605BOLT thank you for the tip this will help me out big time . Was getting frustrated looking online for ways to do it . But your video looked the easiest
@605BOLT
3 жыл бұрын
Thats great!!! Appreciate your kind words. This is a super old video of mine so sorry about the poor quality haha. If you have any troubles/questions, hit me up for sure!
please , part number
@605BOLT
2 жыл бұрын
FEL-PRO TCS46071 is similar to what I used. Ford or other brands work too.