F150 Valve Cover Episode 9

Check and replacing the valve cover gasket on a 2013 3.5 Ford Ecoboost.

[@jehuckabee]

The intro to this video describes exactly what my 2014 F150 Platinum is experiencing; around town stop-and-go smell of burned oil. And at times it even smokes out of the passenger side of the hood which is embarrassing. I know the oil is coming from the back left corner of the passenger side of the valve cover. I've already replaced the vacuum pump (which is behind the cover up against the fire wall) and that was pure hell to get installed due to the part's alignment key needing to "set" blindly (by feel) from the front side of the engine. I've got the seals (ordered from AutoZone online) and am about to make the repair. This is one of the better (and few) videos on KZbin that addresses how to go about this repair. Though shaky at times with the video, you can click pause and get some clear and helpful still shots throughout the video. Lots of good tidbits of spoken information provided by a stand-up guy. Thanks for posting sir!

[@notfactoryapproved]

You're very welcome. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@Emilyangel420]

Same I have a 2014 3.5 platinum at midas getting her valve covers replaced and rear breaks replaced cost me 2075

[@cheizaguirre5494]

Did you end up replacing ur cover did it fix the burn smell ? And any tips ? Thanks i have the same smoke and burn smell

[@loripittard5398]

Same that smoke coming out from under the hood was so Embarrassing

[@cmalone20]

Your video has been most helpful. I have a 2013 3.5 Ecoboost with the same issue. I replaced the brake vacuum pump myself, first which didn't solve the leak so I know now for sure that it's the valve cover. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@saulrosales2672]

@cmalone20 were you able to fix ,I have a 2013 ecoboost and they told me it's the valve cover gaskets. They are charging me an eyeball so I'm thinking of doing myself.

[@SpicyRok7482]

Check the pwr brake booster vacuum pump seal ring on the rear of passenger ( R-H ) cyl. head. You seem like a good man. Please wear eye protection while blowing out ignition coil bores.

[@tagle2818]

2013 f150 with 87k miles here with this problem. Just replaced the vacuum pump and it's still leaking. Looks to be coming from the valve cover. I'm thinking of buying a new valve cover and gasket.

[@romancamarena]

Thanks a lot for this video … gave me enough info to get this done today! Removing the cover was almost impossible and had to cut off the seals around the spark plugs pipes … I found on the Ford manual they only mention to put RTV silicon at the 2 front points you mentioned (front cover joint) but I couldn’t find anything about adding silicon to the back so I skipped that and haven’t noticed any leaks or any more smoke or burn oil smell. Do you find that rear silicon necessary ? Thanks !

[@notfactoryapproved]

Thanks for your comments. I have only found the front silicone to be needed. I have tried putting some around the vacuum pump housing but it didn't help in the past.

[@BodeknockerBrumbill]

My 2014 Eco boost has just developed similar leaking problem. Why do you suppose that location (passenfer side back corner) is prone to leaking? One site suggested that the cover bolts can work themselves loose. Do you think that is possible for that location?

[@notfactoryapproved]

Bodeknocker, I have not found the bolts to be loose. (3 times checking it before and after). I checked mine for warpage and couldn't find any. I can't see in there at all so unfortunately I cannot tell for the head and camshaft. I couldn't see any debris or cracks. I did find the first O-ring to be flattened causing the leak. I have had it leaking after that. I can slow it down considerably but I have not been able to stop it completely. Sorry I can't help. All the best, Ron.

[@cheizaguirre5494]

I have a 2014 3.5 with 112,000 k. can i replace the VVT even tho nothing wrong with them just I’m going to replace the valve cover gasket i figure might as well since it’s already have it open?

[@notfactoryapproved]

Che, I wouldn't until there is a problem. The chain and the VVT sprocket wear at the same rate. You shouldn't change one without the other. It is a BIG job to change the chains, tensioner and VVT's. You can check the condition of it all by looking down to the RH side of the block (LH when facing the engine) under the chain. You will see a bracket that has 5 step marks on it. If the tensioner reveals 5 bars you should change the parts soon. You can buy an online service manual for about $40. Try the F150 or Ecoboost chats.

[@JOE_XD]

Is it the same kind of gasket on a 2010 4.6 V8 (2v)? Got an oil leak at the top left just like yours.

[@notfactoryapproved]

Sorry Joe. I owned one but I can't remember for sure.

[@JOE_XD]

@@notfactoryapproved Thanks for your time, pretty sure it's similar (rubber gasket).