Well done! That leak is pretty serious and dangerous. Flames under my '04 MPV escalated this from "nagging leak" to "need to fix immediately" status.

I was a Mazda tech from 08 to 13 and the oil pain and timing cover leaks on theses was always super common. Was not uncommon to reseal a couple in a week sometimes in a day. With a lift and air tools this can be done in an hour or so. You're a real one for doing it in the yard. I know this was not fun without a lift. Nothing ever is.

This video was incredibly helpful and I could not have replaced the gaskets without your help - thank you very much (longer video as well). This was by far the most extensive work I've done on my vehicle and it took me ~60 hours (noting my inexperience and I replaced all my spark plugs which broke and left 3/6 of the threads stuck, taking a lot of extra time). I have a 2010 Ford Escape XLT (3L, V6). There were some variations, so do your research at each stage and the concepts are all the same. A few more comments: 1) Bolt map - I used old cardboard, outlined (i.e. valve cover, timing chain cover, oil pan) the part and placed the bolts in to ensure the bolts returned to their original spot. This was in addition to labeling bags for everything else. 2) My alternator was in the front of the engine but still had to remove a portion to unlock the timing chain cover. 3) I also replaced the intake manifold and EGR gasket which were quite worn. My vehicle has 285k. This fixed the P0171 (too lean) code that popped up after putting everything back together (took extra time to diagnose as well). 4) If you're an amateur I would highly suggest taking video/pictures at each step and including commentary to refer back to. Especially if doing over a longer period as it starts to get blurry over time. 5) My harmonic balancer didn't have bolt holes and therefore I needed a claw configuration. Make sure to double check which one you need. I view this tool mandatory to properly get the job done. 6) My timing chain cover was incredibly hard to remove (highly recommend the valve covers are removed). I ended up placing a 2x4 against the bolts that connect the timing chain cover to the engine mount and carefully tapped with a hammer until released. I watched the gap/crack slowly widen over an hour and once loose the cover was easily pulled out.

@williammcleod7585

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input! I don’t work on Fords often, so hearing from someone who’s done the job with variations is great 👍

Great Job !! You took your time and did it the right way!!

very explicative job! thank you

Good stuff nice video.

Well done!!! Big job that I'm about to do, very nervous and the only car I have so hopefully 2 or 3 days but knowing me 4 or 5.

@williammcleod7585

Жыл бұрын

Just keep your bolts organized 🔩👍

Mrs. Moto keeps everything in Ziploc bags too.

what's the best tool to use to get the exhaust off to drop the oil pan?? I tried using a 3/8 drill and socket combo but it didn't work...

This was the worst job I have ever done. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.

Nice work and quite helpful vid! Is the engine still dry?

@williammcleod7585

10 ай бұрын

Yup. I’ll try to remember to take a picture next time I’m there

@elflamo7612

10 ай бұрын

@@williammcleod7585 wow thats great. Currently, i've taken everything apart and have the cover off. Will start putting it back together again tomorrow. Am considering dressing the rubber gaskets in a light coat of rtv, besides using the rtv on the usual spots

@williammcleod7585

8 ай бұрын

photos.app.goo.gl/xmpshqeUFVukZVuYA here’s the last picture I took a couple of weeks ago. I drove it 3 days ago, and no trouble. The timing cover gasket was the problem. The gasket leaks oil, and it goes down the “front” end of the engine and drips onto the exhaust, which is hot and makes the oil burn

Excellent video, lots of info... need this done as well as track down an exhaust leak and extract a broken ac compressor bolt to replace. You do anything with the timing chain? Rails or tensioner? You replace the cam or crank sensors? Thx in advance... just trying to get all my ducks in a row and parts on hand before i tackle this elephant👍;)

@williammcleod7585

8 ай бұрын

The guides and chain were okay, so I left them alone. Same with the cam and crank sensors-although I pulled them out of the timing cover to clean it. There was no rattle when I started the engine cold, and no rattle when I revved it under any circumstances, so I didn’t expect a problem with the timing chain or guides. When I got the cover off, I made sure that the timing chain guides were intact (no chunks or pieces missing), and that there was no slack in the chain. My friend was on a very tight budget, so I only replaced what was absolutely necessary. If you decide you want to replace the chain and tensioner/guides, you should research further. Pulling the timing cover is the hard part.

43 hrs?

Is it possible to add permatex on the entire surface where the gaskets go? I am about to do the same project, but i am really tempted to add it. Is it good to do so? Thanks

@williammcleod7585

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I didn’t think about doing it. I would imagine it probably is okay as long as you don’t lay it on too thick and let the permatex set up before starting it-which you have to do anyway because reassembly takes so long. I say check the forums. I don’t have a lot of experience with Ford and it’s my friend’s car, so I wanted to do it by the book.

@Tate.TopG.

Жыл бұрын

@williammcleod7585 Thanks a lot for your input. I add permatex, so I have a double protection in case the gasket failed in a few years. Of course, I put it and waited 1 hour to tie bolt to spec.

@elflamo7612

10 ай бұрын

@@Tate.TopG. I'm considering to do exactly the same thing. Did it work out for you?

@Tate.TopG.

10 ай бұрын

@elflamo7612 I put it all over the gaskets. It worked perfectly with me. Make sure you follow the directions with that product. Also, DONT FORGET TO ADD IT ON ALL THE 6 POINTS WHERE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ADD IT. I forgot to put it on top (4 points) where the steering pump stays. The good thing is that it was an easy fix since it was on top.

So would it be easier to pull the engine for it

@williammcleod7585

2 ай бұрын

Ha 🤣🤣🤣 not literally, but it’s a major pain in the ass for sure!

Any idea what a mechanic would charge to do this, I'm in SW Florida.

@williammcleod7585

5 ай бұрын

Google it or call a trusted mechanic for a quote. Everything I have found so far indicates that it’s a $1,000-$1,200 job if you have to pay someone to do it. That’s why I posted this video-the parts are cheap, but the job is big. You need to decide whether you’re capable of doing this job yourself.

I have 3 vehicle with this motor and 1 is getting this done next weekend. Gonna be some beer drinkin on this one haha

@bradleyporter5454

Жыл бұрын

How was it?

Do you have to remove the oil pan?

@borgdrone47

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. I'm not sure why you would need to.

@hernanmurillo8925

Жыл бұрын

@@borgdrone47 I don't think so. I'm gonna do this soon on mine so I'll let you know haha

@williammcleod7585

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of people doing it without removing the pan, but it’s not much extra work to do it-and I feel like it’s worth it to make sure everything seals properly. With the pan on, there is upward pressure on the timing cover when you seal it. With it off, the timing cover can settle where it wants to go.

@hernanmurillo8925

Жыл бұрын

@@williammcleod7585 not much work? You have to remove the exhaust bolts lol

@williammcleod7585

Жыл бұрын

It’s true, removing the exhaust bolts can be a pain. I had to replace two of them. But I was already taking all the other stuff out-it felt like cheap insurance. I didn’t want to have to dive back into it.

43 hrs???? Iam plannnig to do it this weekend

@williammcleod7585

10 ай бұрын

I should explain I had to unpack and repack my tools each time I worked on it, and I did it during me free time while not working. I also had kids asking me questions as I worked haha

@gerardolopez5875

9 ай бұрын

@@williammcleod7585 @ did the gasket job!! But the oil pan still leaks!!

@williammcleod7585

8 ай бұрын

Did you replace the pan gasket? If so, did you take a wire wheel to the gasket surfaces to clean them?

@gerardolopez5875

8 ай бұрын

@@williammcleod7585 @ fix it! It was the oil pan was cracked!! Thanks!

41 hours? Wtf?

@williammcleod7585

7 күн бұрын

@@perrykomick9478 I had to break the whole thing down into roughly 2 hour sessions during winter with no power tools. I had to unpack my tools and pack them back up before leaving each time because I couldn’t leave them outside. It goes a lot faster if you can dedicate an entire day or two, but I didn’t have that option.