Removal of valve/cam covers on 4.0L
10/9/05, 06:41 AM
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Guys,
Are their any "landmines" in removing the 4.0L 05 valve covers (that's what we called them in my day)? I've been told by the GT'ers that the gasket is rubber and can be re-used. Same for the 4.0L? I don't want to pull them until I'm sure I don't need to replace the gaskets..
Thanx in advance
Frank
Are their any "landmines" in removing the 4.0L 05 valve covers (that's what we called them in my day)? I've been told by the GT'ers that the gasket is rubber and can be re-used. Same for the 4.0L? I don't want to pull them until I'm sure I don't need to replace the gaskets..
Thanx in advance
Frank
10/9/05, 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by ex-Galaxie500@October 9, 2005, 6:08 PM
I'm not sure, but if you are unsure it couldn't hurt to just replace them, and I doubt the cost would be that bad
I'm not sure, but if you are unsure it couldn't hurt to just replace them, and I doubt the cost would be that bad
Yep...I'm sure they aren't expensive... I'd just like to get a new set before I pull them off it I can't re-use them (god knows they could be on backorder or something). Maybe there's a ranger 4.0 forum??
10/10/05, 04:25 PM
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Originally posted by Zodiac@October 10, 2005, 12:09 AM
Hey now... what are you up to over there I dont know about....
Hey now... what are you up to over there I dont know about....
I've been noticing the V8 guys are having their valve covers powder coated and I wanted to paint mine but I'm not sure if the gaskets are re-usable. I called the dealer today and they run 20 bucks per gasket but they don't have them in stock... I'd really hate to tear into it and have my car sit for 3-4 days waiting for the gaskets to come in. I'm hoping it will turn out as good as what I did to the alternator cover..
10/11/05, 06:15 PM
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BIG THUMBS UP TO Kevin at clevenger ford... I called him and asked him about our valve cover gaskets and he said they are the rubber re-usable. I'll be tearing into this tonight and I'll be sure to post pics of the valve covers after they are installed.
10/13/05, 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by DanteMO@October 11, 2005, 5:18 PM
BIG THUMBS UP TO Kevin at clevenger ford... I called him and asked him about our valve cover gaskets and he said they are the rubber re-usable. I'll be tearing into this tonight and I'll be sure to post pics of the valve covers after they are installed.
BIG THUMBS UP TO Kevin at clevenger ford... I called him and asked him about our valve cover gaskets and he said they are the rubber re-usable. I'll be tearing into this tonight and I'll be sure to post pics of the valve covers after they are installed.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?showtopic=35509
You are Welcome! I have Posted a PDF with Valve Cover Shop Manual RnR Procedures for those wanting to do this Mod. POST 5 MECHANICAL
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10/13/05, 09:28 PM
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Kevin,
I got another favor to ask... *LOL*..Being a stupid $*%& I forgot to mark down the order of the plug wires on the drivers side when I removed the ignition coil. The plug wires are still connected to the ignition coil... Can you let me know the order for the driver's side from the front of the order to the back?
Or maybe a fellow V6'er can see what numbers are on their plug wires going from front to back?
Thanx all
Frank
I got another favor to ask... *LOL*..Being a stupid $*%& I forgot to mark down the order of the plug wires on the drivers side when I removed the ignition coil. The plug wires are still connected to the ignition coil... Can you let me know the order for the driver's side from the front of the order to the back?
Or maybe a fellow V6'er can see what numbers are on their plug wires going from front to back?
Thanx all
Frank
10/14/05, 04:38 PM
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Ok..I got them back on... I guess they turned out OK...I'm not entirely happy with them but it does add something to our otherwise boring V6 engine bay.
Thanx again to kcstang for all his help...YOU DA MAN!!!
Thanx again to kcstang for all his help...YOU DA MAN!!!
10/15/05, 03:14 AM
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Originally posted by Jimp@October 14, 2005, 6:36 PM
Looks great! It's good to see that we have timing chains instead of belts. I wonder how hard it would be to take that intake manifold off and paint it....
Looks great! It's good to see that we have timing chains instead of belts. I wonder how hard it would be to take that intake manifold off and paint it....
I'm not sure... Supposedly Midwest Auto Gear is making an intake cover for us V6'ers. Here's a link...
http://www.midwestautogear.com/05_V6_Cover.htm
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