4.6 Ford Mountaineer/ Explorer oil filter adapter plate gasket replace.

[@ronseasyfixjustdoit5098]

I have a 04 explorer and I'm thinking 🤔 that this is my problem. I appreciate 🙏 your video.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@Kgthrow]

Same, was it?

[@LA_Commander]

Nathan, great video. Thanks for posting this! I'm about to do this on my Explorer V8. There is an aftermarket tool for about $30 or so that is designed to remove those pesky factory hose clamps. It is designed to fit into those "hard to reach" places. Best $30 I have ever spent. Also the tool to remove the fan clutch from the water pump is about $25 at most auto parts stores. I just bought one and have used it now and then. Since you are draining the coolant from the radiator, now would be an excellent time to replace the lower and upper radiator hoses. Also, if you plan on reusing the same radiator hoses, you should put the factory hose clamp in the exact same position it was in before. You will notice the hose will have marks on the end of it where the clamp was. If you don't put the clamp back in the exact same position you risk a leak. Of course if you install new hoses then you can use whatever clamps you want. I prefer the "band style" clamps as they are easier to remove but the factory ones work really well too. For the 4 bolts that hold the housing to the engine block, the torque spec is 20 lbs/ft. Also, what was the part # to that Fel Pro gasket you used? Thanks again.

[@LA_Commander]

@@sorro_tek9599 no, you don't need to remove the fan clutch just to change out the oil filter adapter gasket

[@sorro_tek9599]

@@LA_Commander appreciate you 🙏. Mine is leaking from there and also my oil pan gasket but says i have to drop the front diff i have a 2wd

[@LA_Commander]

@@sorro_tek9599 If you have a 2WD then you don't have a front diff. That is only for 4WD.

[@charliethomas2219]

Good Job!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@50shadesofblue24]

I did this job without removing 80% of the stuff you removed. I recommend people watch other videos as this was complete OVERKILL.

[@FixingWithPassion]

lol

[@tilt213]

Hell yes you've helped me with another head scratcher problem !

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@eaoncarey7191]

Thanks for the tips. I just did this on a 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6. My case, I had to remove the tire. But there is no need to remove the radiator shroud and fan. Only took about an hour to do, Hardest part is lining the mount back up with the gasket. It is a dirty job all around.

[@desireewinn8040]

Eaon Carey

[@bosssean4921]

Eaon Carey Hi! I have the same problem now with my 03 explorer. can you tell me how did you fixed yours?

[@eaoncarey7191]

Watch the video, I just found there was no need to remove rad shroud and fan. You can get at it from underneath. Take your time with it, it is a very messy job depending on how much oil has leaked out already.

[@FixingWithPassion]

True....Like I said... I took it off because I like my room...I'm old and I get cranky now and then.....lol

[@ElDIABLO8288]

Eaon Carey did you just drain the radiator fron the housing where the oil filter is?

[@JR-kr1lv]

Why take all the other stuff off if got everything from bottom now and wheelwell, what's the fastest best way to do this ?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Room, fluid control, access to bolts are different on different autos 4.6. Several ways to do it, but what might be hard to one is more practical to the next person.

[@Kgthrow]

I can't get my gasket to stay lined up, suggestions

[@mariorodriguez6295]

Muy buen video señor Excellent video Mr. Thank you so much for the hand.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@ab7rs]

Done this many times and I don't remove the fan or either end of the hose. Just slide the old gasket out and put the new one in

[@FixingWithPassion]

Sounds to easy...do a video and prove it

[@ab7rs]

@@FixingWithPassion kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5ymlZ2rqdSDe9E

[@steevegmtech7326]

Would that make your lifter or rocker arm make a tapping noise on startup

[@FixingWithPassion]

Not really.

[@steevegmtech7326]

@@FixingWithPassion I have the 4.6 3v, it make a tapping noise on cold start , and that oil filter housing is LEAK

[@bmar2ndastrong417]

good video brother I'm doing mine at the moment likewise I found no videos on the mountaineer 4.6 lots on 46 mustangs and what not but no comparison as far as tight places to get to due to the AWD .My clamp was on like yours backwards I didn't even think about disconnecting the hose all together and pulling it out with the unit nor did I pull the fan and guard it appeared that gave a lot more access to remove the filter itself I often fight with mine when doing oil changes so hey thank you the videos I've watched about all the ones you have made and learned a great deal as well as new ideas to try myself the best to you and thanks again

[@FixingWithPassion]

Yea all them clamps are backwards! lol....Worst part is that power steering pump....ugh....so tight in there.

[@ab7rs]

When looking for videos on the mountaineer search Ford explorer instead, same vehicle but much more plentiful

[@Josh..88]

Thank you for your Informitive Video!! I'm sure you have just all my neighbors from a constant shout of curse words 😂😂

[@southernmeskin]

Badass! Thanks for making this video. Fuck getting ripped off by a mechanic, diy!

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thanks brother very good info

[@FixingWithPassion]

Thanks!

[@alfredotorres9930]

just did mine today with the help of your video thank you so much !

[@Kgthrow]

come do mine please lol

[@etwertfutiouio4545]

What tools & nuts do I need ?

[@FixingWithPassion]

bunch

[@etwertfutiouio4545]

Nathan Rohrbough how do I get to the top left bolt ?

[@Kgthrow]

I went in ready with a big pair of nuts, then 2 days later I'm wearing tampons.. In all fairness my dominant hand and arm is at 60% due to injury from car accident. I should finish in a week or two..

[@etwertfutiouio4545]

What does taking the fan and intake parts off give you space to do ?

[@robertberin4872]

I curious as well. Does it have to be taken off? I don't have the tool.

[@ab7rs]

No need, you don't even have to remove the hose kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5ymlZ2rqdSDe9E

[@Kgthrow]

@@robertberin4872 Doesn't look like it, he did all the work from the bottom and side I believe

[@MustangGuy1996]

Are these aftermarket gaskets/seals ok to use? Heard horror stories about them leaking very soon after installing and that it’s best to stick to only OEM parts.

[@FixingWithPassion]

No issues

[@MustangGuy1996]

@@FixingWithPassion do you still have this vehicle now if you don’t mind me asking

[@jothamkeller7227]

What’s the torque specs for the bolts on the mounting plate?

[@FixingWithPassion]

The plate?

[@jothamkeller7227]

@@FixingWithPassion sorry I mean *the oil filter adapter plate, the main 4 bolts where you replaced the gasket

[@LA_Commander]

20 lbs/ft

[@petercamacho1462]

Great job my friend you hit this one out the ball park can't wait to see more videos

[@rgcme33]

You are the man! Can you tell me do I need to drain the oil before this repair or no?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Na...Its ok to do it without draining the oil. There will be some oil loss. Just recheck the oil level when done.

[@JR-kr1lv]

Change your oil everytime you replace stuff that could get junk into oil now, theirs holes in the engine block and junk can get in their or in the piece, then goes threw oil, I would change oil because I'm putting a new filter on, new oil will go in with it so I can check out the entire system, don't want bad oil now, some garages will reset the oil light but its at 50% used, so like my truck, it shows the % of oil or i change it after 6 months max, also change before winter every year, you seem to let vehicles idle more and that's not good for your engine. Most people don't know this but for every hour your engine idles, add 33 miles to dashboard, so if see a police cruiser with low miles for sale, well they average about 4 hours of idle time per shift, not good, my brother in-law maintained fleet as being the one to order what they needed, he retired at 50 years old as a Captain of his POLICE Force. Started at 18 and went to COLLEGE to learn laws. Auto starts are nice but not good for engine, best to install a block heater and run a cord to vehicle, then it keeps oil and antifreeze warm, you will have heat quicker in winter time.

[@LA_Commander]

Randall, it would be prudent to change the oil and filter when doing this repair. Not only does oil leak from this worn gasket, but coolant leaks, too. The oil may in fact be contaminated with coolant, and vice versa. When you remove the filter housing you may spill some coolant into the engine oil. Since oil is cheap and you are changing out the coolant anyway, go ahead and replace the oil and filter while doing this. Now would also be a great time to replace the lower and upper radiator hoses.

[@AlexSLMCarsLove]

Great video! Thanks man!

[@perrywilliams5655]

do u put gasket sealer on it

[@FixingWithPassion]

No.

[@perrywilliams5655]

+TVWXMAN32 thx cuz I was lost on how to do mine

[@lisaaires9083]

have issue putting the sensor connector back on can take it off okay but even after cleaning the sensor and the wire cant get it to click on. any input on that ?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Its annoying! I had the sane Issue. Just keep trying.

[@dominiquearellano6348]

do you know if oil in the coolant can be cause by that oil filter gasket and there's no coolant leaking in the motor and my car hasn't over heated its a 98 mustang gt 4.6 ... also the oil in the coolant floats on top of the coolant.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Depends on how much oil there is. Its possible. Head gaskets will cause it also and intake gaskets.

[@dominiquearellano6348]

+TVWXMAN32 I was thinking that also but I been driving the car for awhile bout 10 months and didn't really pay attention I change the oil n flushed out the antifreeze and recently I noticed I been leaking oil from some where it's a slow ass leak but AC blows cold

[@gerrymacmillan9144]

sounds like head gasket or something odviously where the water jacket is mixing or cracked

[@LuisMartinez-ho1uv]

Would the oil filter adapter need any gasket sealer ?

[@FixingWithPassion]

No.

[@etwertfutiouio4545]

How do I get to the top left bolt next to the hose

[@SilentOneCorajuda13]

I assume that the oil does not need to be drained from the oil pan correct?

[@FixingWithPassion]

That's a BIG 10-4 ;)

[@LA_Commander]

No, but you are wise to go ahead and do so. Your oil may be contaminated with coolant from that gasket leak. And vice versa. Since oil is cheap go ahead and do an oil and filter change while you're in there.

[@SilentOneCorajuda13]

Thanks for providing this video TVXMAN32. Is the removal of the fan necessary?

[@FixingWithPassion]

No, but It will make your life easier ;)

[@ElDIABLO8288]

do i need to remove all that or can't I just remove the radiator drain hoses and then pull the filter then change the gasket out?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Just drain the radiator. Then remove the housing out. Its tight but some patents will help;)

[@Guinnesspimpin]

did this fix the chain rattle also like you said you had?. My aviator leaks also and has a rattle on startup. I need to fix this leak it drives me nuts.. lol

[@FixingWithPassion]

Not really. My chain still rattled on start up. I just put in new guides and a chain and it sounded like new after I did that! ...But the oil leaking is never good.

[@weelgunny]

Thanks for the vid work. My 97 f-150 has oil lines to a remote filter behind the bumper, but the gasket is the same. Typical FORRRD BS! Gotta drain the RADIATOR!!! This will be my last Ford because of their bite-in-the-ass maintenance crap. BTW, I would have gone ahead and changed that radiator hose and gotten it over with for good.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Cool!

[@Greg_Leftlane]

Buddy I really need your help asap I checked out and 1999 crown Victoria very quiet ranned Good I pulled up and parked it I look on the passenger side while it was still running and noticed a leak coming from the front side of the passenger door it looked like oil and coolant but felt like water could that be the problem I really loved the car they even went down to a $1000 dollars

[@FixingWithPassion]

4.6 Ford oil filter adapter plate gasket is on the Driver side. So something else might be leaking.

[@Greg_Leftlane]

TVWXMAN32 thanks

[@FixingWithPassion]

Let us know what you find!

[@wharrison007]

I had that work done at a shop cost me 300 dollars took 4 hours to complete.

[@FixingWithPassion]

;(

[@bisaimancilla3064]

Cómo se puede cambiar el diferencial de una Ford Ranger el de enfrente 2000

[@FixingWithPassion]

Mire en youtube para algunos videos. No tengo uno. Lo siento

[@garygreco3769]

Nice work tvwman32, yep getting older makes these repairs a bigger pain, i did this for 25 years and after 6 back surgeries, i question why i still need to do these things on my own vehicles....lol... sadist,egomaniac,not trusting, ...hmm cheap comes to mind too.. :)

[@AshtonCoolman]

Nice job on this video!

[@gerrymacmillan9144]

if engine oil is milky probably head or manifold gasket or crack

[@moemoes5989]

Can possibly you add the Mountaineer (name) before the 4.6 in you heading, to make easier to find? Great video though, thank you.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Sure! Thanks.

[@moemoes5989]

TVWXMAN32 , well I did it last night. Took quite awhile longer to do then you. That's probably because I left my radiator and fan in. But I never would have try if now for your video. Oh and I did it in 4 inches in 22deg freezing snow. But it's on.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great! Glad you fixed it!