[tury27]

i recently changed the spark plugs, and I saw that one of them cilinder 5 had oil on it, I think the valve cover gasket may be leaking, does anyone know how to replace the valve cover gaskets?
I really appreciate your help.
thnx
Art.

 

[Surfscape]

The gasket is an o-ring style. Try torquing all the bolts down first. That might be all you need. If not it is pretty simple on the front bank.

 

[tury27]

ok, so do you mean like tighten the bolts a lot more?
ore unbolting then bolting back with more tightness.

 

[Four_Eyes]

I don't have the specs handy (I'm at work).....but don't tighten them past the torque specs.

 

[slavrenz]

ok, so do you mean like tighten the bolts a lot more?
ore unbolting then bolting back with more tightness.

Over time, the bolts can loosen somewhat. Retightening them has a slight possibility of fixing the problem, or at least buying you time.

I suppose you could loosen the bolts, apply threadlocker, and tighten them again. But at that point, you may as well just replace the gaskets, since it's a pretty easy job on most cars.

 

[tury27]

do you by any chance know the 2001 ford escape valve cover torque specs?

 

[ltlredscape]

do you by any chance know the 2001 ford escape valve cover torque specs?

yes i do,

89-in lbs

Tightening sequence,
For the left valve cover (front)...
Start with the 2 bolts in the middle, doing the left-hand bolt of the 2 first, then the second one. Then do the one nearest the AC condenser and the second one nearest the fan on the right hand side. Keep tightening in that diagonal pattern.

 

[tury27]

ok, so do you mean like tighten the bolts a lot more?
ore unbolting then bolting back with more tightness.

Over time, the bolts can loosen somewhat. Retightening them has a slight possibility of fixing the problem, or at least buying you time.

I suppose you could loosen the bolts, apply threadlocker, and tighten them again. But at that point, you may as well just replace the gaskets, since it's a pretty easy job on most cars.

do you think it might be wise to use a Gasket Sealant? the gaskets cost $60 at AZ :worry:

 

[minnesotaart]

You can buy a gasket set for $21.79 + shipping at Rock Auto (http://www.rockauto.com). Excellent company and VERY fast shipping.