Ford 3.5L DOHC Upper Intake manifold removal (cyclone engine)

[@JayCeeMax]

I like the brightness and clarity of your procedure. You went step-by-step.

[@abrahamruiz5121]

Thank you so much for that man, I just took off the manifold and put it back in without any issues. I paid to have a starter coil on my 3rd cylinder about a month ago and now I just saved myself a bunch of money by replacing another one myself. Keep up the good work and all the info.

[@Pyaaang]

You're a great teacher. Good camera angles too. This is the best video I've found on this project so far! Thanks.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Thanks

[@franciscorosa6358]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Dear,are there any video showing how to replace the serpentine belt on that car?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

@@franciscorosa6358 here you go. I don’t have a video showing it. It is pretty simple. Although it can be a challenge since there isn’t much room. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppqoc32fnq2jfMU

[@franciscorosa6358]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thanks and greetings from Puerto Rico

[@tortus15]

Great video, the last hose you removed from the intake is for the PCV valve good idea to replace PCV while it's off.

[@emeraldknight837]

Thank you! This is how all how to videos should be done!

[@jeffrosmith2843]

Quick, right to the points and saves me several hundred dollars and was done in 20 mins

[@zackmithun7361]

Worked like a charm. Awesome easy step by step instructions!! Thank you so much!

[@scotthsmith8635]

Great how to video. Thanks for including the torque specs in the comments. I might add it’s a good idea to blow off this part of the engine with compressed air to eliminate any debris getting in to your engine. Also cover the Plenum openings with rags or paper towel.

[@ericglaze9785]

Great video! Appreciate the clear and concise instructions, and good video quality!

[@bluesbrother2383]

Bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor is located behind the manifold as well, I would suggest changing that with a high quality new one so you wont have to repeat this process until you have to change the plugs again

[@Blink182g]

Saved me Time and MONEY THANK YOU SOOO MUCH

[@jimh.412]

Nice job. This is the same as a 2008 Ford Taurus which I will be tackling in a few weeks. 👌

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

Thanks for the video. My wife has a 2011 Lincoln MKS AWD with the same engine. Your a lifesaver!

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

So this would probably be a good time to change the PCV valve and spray some throttle body cleaner?

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

Side note on the Lincoln the strut Tower brace is much wider and had to be removed in order to get my hands in their to reattach the brake booster

[@casanovasmith9419]

Thanks brother great video helped me a lot and saved me a bunch of money Appreciate you

[@pavelhajko9354]

Very nice and insightful video. It is like good lecture, just like that it should be.

[@marcroche9324]

thanks. A quick removal for average back yard mechanic!

[@bob889ify]

Great video. Made the process much understandable for me.

[@LuisBrdWtr]

This video was great! I learned that this can be done, but seeing the number of steps that could go wrong makes me realize I should just take my car to a professional

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Luis Paniagua Don’t fret. It can be done by anyone who takes their time.

[@TacticalBigMac]

Just did it today. Changed plugs and the gaskets for the intake manifold. Takes some time but is super easy. All you need is a basic socket set with with the spark plug socket, extension and some anti seize and dielectric grease. You will save a lot of money doing this yourself.

[@duke45jp]

@@TacticalBigMac My intake is leaking after reinstall. I believe the clamps are not connected right. Car leaks gas when it tries to start

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

You need to take it back off to make sure you have it seated correctly and to make sure the intake manifold gasket didn’t move.

[@duke45jp]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair In what direction do the 6 clamps snap back on. The video cut away. That's where gas is leaking from whenever i start it.

[@schladabumpbump]

Made my life a lot easier, thanks!

[@etripp111]

Amazing how the Ford Taurus morphed into the Ford Explorer. I own a 2015 Explorer and parked it next to a Taurus Wagon and they looked like brothers from different mothers. LOL.

[@billmetcalf7]

Great video, very good instructions.

[@GokuUIPlayzYT7]

You're freaking amazing Greatly appreciate you taking the time to make this video was Really helpful it will be great if you show us how to do to mounts all 3 👍👍👍🤙

[@zoomanx9661]

Thank you for this video

[@lesslethal777-si5kr]

Tienes el link para los intake valve covers ?

[@bobbobbyb4352]

Thanks! Good understandable video.

[@MECHC12]

awesome video you explained it perfectly.

[@TalkDatRealPod]

Would you need to remove this to get to replace 02 sensor bank one sensor 2?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

That should be accessible from the bottom. That is an after catalytic converter sensor.

[@PressureP-Letsgetit]

Do I need to take the manifold off for heater hose replacement

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

If you can get to it without taking it off then don’t. Honestly I need to look at it in person. This is a customer’s car in this video and it was a long time ago.

[@richardwarrer6404]

GREAT video, thanx a bunch!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

No problem

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

Do these engines burn oil ? Do you know if the automatic transmissions after 2010 are made my Allison ?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Neon diamonds Aquaberry Hi. The Ford Cyclone engine has proven to be generally reliable. Of course there is no for sure way to see the future for ANY engine but there hasn’t been a real bad track record for this engine. As far as the transmissions, Ford makes the 6F50/55 found in these cars. They aren’t the best transmissions if I’m honest. Especially the earlier years 2007-2008 Taurus models. I’m quite sure you meant to write Aisin instead of Allison. Aisin did make the CRAPPY CVT transmissions found in the Ford five hundred and earlier 2007-2009 Ford Taurus. If anything stay far away from the 2009 and older Taurus. 2010 uses a different transmission which is better than the older unit.

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

Helping Hand Auto Repair I’m concerned with oil piston rings sticking and burning oil like many Japanese cars, I’m looking at a 2012 Taurus and if by now this hasn’t been a problem it most likely isn’t Edit: you’re right it’s Aisin!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Neon diamonds Aquaberry well as I said even back whenever time you’re referring to, ANY engine has the potential to burn oil. Engines with 200k plus miles on them have a higher potential to burn oil but again, doesn’t matter who makes the engines. 2010+ Taurus is fine. I personally don’t like many Fords but I have worked on quite a few over the years and these particular Taurus models have very few major issues from what I have read and experienced personally.

[@neondiamondsaquaberry17]

Helping Hand Auto Repair thanks ! Great channel keep up the good work

[@cristinastor]

Hello, What is the firing order on this engine? More precise how do you count the cylinders 1 to 6? Is number 4 the one in the middle towards the front of the engine? Thanks

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Cristi N Yes cylinder #4 is in the middle on the front of the engine. Cylinder numbers (as standing looking AT the engine) Front: 2-4-6 Back: 1-3-5 Firing order: 1-4-2-5-3-6

[@cristinastor]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thank you. I repmaced the injector as it's acting up when engine is hot and still have the same issue

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Cristi N So you had a P0304 code correct? Did you do anything with the coil packs?

[@cristinastor]

P0204 which I believed triggered p0304 and another one for lean mixture

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Cristi N Ok so P0204 was first and then the P0304 correct? So you installed a brand new injector and now what code is coming back?

[@PressureP-Letsgetit]

Great Video

[@nicholascoleman8679]

Great video! Do you know if these are direct injected or port injected? I have an '08 Mercury Sable with this engine and recently I've been experiencing lower than normal fuel mileage. Do the intake valves get covered in carbon enough to warrant a cleaning? I might just pull the intake off and look my self, but figured I'd ask about the intake valves. Thank you.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

This engine is port injected. I believe the EcoBoost V6 is direct injected. You should try replacing your air filter and spark plugs first. You can also run a fuel additive to try and clean off the valves some. I recommend Berryman B-12 Chemtool fuel cleaner.

[@nicholascoleman8679]

Helping Hand Auto Repair Thank you for the quick reply! She’s nearing the 100K mark, so I’ll be doing the spark plugs relatively soon. I changed the filter on it’s last oil change about 4000 miles ago and will change again today after the oil change to see if it helps improve mpg. Thank you for the recommendation on the additive, I will definitely try it out!

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Well if you just changed the air filter 4K miles ago, it should definitely be good to use still. I would change the plugs and the fuel additive. There are other factors that can cause poor fuel mileage as well. 1. Slow responding upstream O2 sensors. 2. Dirty Mass airflow sensor 3. Incorrect tire pressures 4. Unnecessary weight inside the car.

[@nicholascoleman8679]

Helping Hand Auto Repair right on. I completely forgot about the MAF. I’ll give that a cleaning too. I know it helped big time in 3V Mustang. I’ll also check tire pressures too. Thank you again for the extremely useful suggestions!

[@nicholascoleman8679]

Helping Hand Auto Repair you just earned yourself a subscribe!

[@dominicwatkins7529]

Can’t seem to lift the manifold off?

[@dominicwatkins7529]

Is there a tip or trick?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

No tricks, simple undue all the bolts and all things connected to the manifold as shown in the video. It may be stuck due to the rubber gaskets being stuck. Possibly try giving it a slight more muscle to see if it will budge AFTER you are sure everything is disconnected.

[@ateam2558]

Why didn't you show torquing the intake bolts?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Gerard Power I figured you know how to tighten up bolts so no need to show that. The torque spec is 89 in./lbs.

[@ateam2558]

All the bolts ain't 89 inch pounds

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Gerard Power the intake plenum bolts are 89 in. Lbs.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Gerard Power ALL the plenum bolts 89 in./lbs.

[@Raider7779311]

@@ateam2558 I have the service manual, 89 for the planum, 53 for the fuel tube bracket bolt.

[@61484]

Im gonna do mine tomorrow Dealer wants $500 for this job

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Knightmare5.0 good on you.

[@61484]

Helping Hand Auto Repair got it done with success My 2009 taurus is running very strong. Its not very hard at all after watching your video You saved me $500 bucks

[@gustavosaucedo6142]

Torque specs

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

1st step 89 inch lbs. 2nd: "tighten an additional 45 degrees”

[@jamesjackson3351]

I need a 2005 Ford 500 v-6 plug system, take manofoil off