Ford Crown Victoria Valve Cover Gasket DIY Passenger Side

Welcome to Garage Denali! In this video, I show how to perform the valve cover gasket DIY on the passenger side cylinder bank! This DIY applies to the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis/Marauder, and Lincoln Town Car. There is a part 1 of this two-part video series. Check it out!
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[@johnnyclemons684]

Thank you so much cause I just changed both valve cover gasket on my 06 crown victoria police interceptor today from watching ur video

[@bobbym8091]

Thank you for the time-lapse instead of cutting out parts so everything you do is visible and there are no questions on what to do. Thank you for doing this video

[@TomCervenka-by6qr]

That's huge, I agree100%!

[@fbh31118]

Couple of observation after doing this job. For a few dollars and a few minutes, it's well worth getting a line disconnect tool to take the fuel line out of the way. Seemed to be pretty easy to do and really opened up the space if you're able to do so. Also, when putting the cover back on, put your fingers over the rear lower hole in the gasket to help protect the gasket from getting cut by the cam shaft griddle.

[@tinytattoomike7943]

I’ll be removing the fuel line not a big deal

[@jleebass8323]

This is awesome. I've called around a few shops to ask about cost to replace the valve cover gasket since I have a leak, one guy said $800 due to needing to drop the engine to access. I had already checked online forums and other CVPI owners and they said BS. Everywhere else that will do it for a reasonable price is booked up, and I'm moving soon. I'm probably going to do it myself and definitely clean the engine pay first. I just got the oil changed, so I'll keep an eye on any possible debris. Lots of things need little fixes here and there on my car, but she has always been a workhorse and got me where I needed to go. Thank you for this video and your wisdom.

[@stevencox5448]

Thank you! I was afraid to tackle this on my 07 P71 but now I feel better about doing it myself. I read online you had to remove an engine mount and all kind of craziness... Awesome that you don't cut out any part that you do in the video.

[@DansGrandValley]

Thanks for sharing this!! I need to do this on my ‘01 and had heard about hoisting the engine up and or removing the heater parts. So glad to see I can do this job without all of that. Thank you!

[@STR8SICCC]

Great video, glad to see you can do this job without removing the heater core box! I have been avoiding this job for a while now...

[@jonhanek2879]

After i watched this video i went to work in my garage banging my head to the sound of the time lapse music. great vid! good tutorial. i had to remove more than you did. Took me 14 hours to do both sides.

[@sintiasmare6561]

After watching part 1 and 2, I'm definitely gonna be changing out my valve cover gaskets this summer. I recently did my intake manifold, which I could've done the valve gaskets since I had so much off but ran out of daylight. This seems like a simple job that doesn't require much to be removed to get to. Only thing I would do differently on the passenger side is remove the fuel line that goes over the cover. It seems it would be more easier to remove the cover that way. Great videos, I'm about to check out your channel.

[@neilouellette3004]

@ Garage Denali Thanks for the video. I have a nice shape 2003 Grand Marquis with 225,000 miles. The passenger side valve cover gasket leaking pretty good. Going to replace next week.

[@tonym.sanchez2939]

Reason for the music is because he’s cursing and yelling at the car while working on it

[@hailster]

Thanks for the video, my 09 p71 passenger side valve cover has a small leak so I'll be tackling this project soon, your video makes it seem like not too bad of a job.

[@oswaldocollazo196]

this guy missed two important steps. with the valve covers removed, you should see on each bank a line near the chain the line that needs silicone sealant. otherwise, your valve covers will start to leak. if that happens, you will have to do the job over again.

[@glennpiercey7797]

Not sure where your saying to use silicone

[@OiFun]

Ayo Denali, great stuff to look into on your channel. i like how detailed you gonna go on camera. i bought last week a P71 Detective Unit here in germany. so keep up your great work and be detailed as your are right now.

[@MegaBobson123]

Dude thanks so much for the vid I've been searching forever on how to do the passenger side, I cracked a hole in mine (long story). Finally! SUPER HELPFUL!!!!👍👍👍

[@MegaBobson123]

Well I changed the passenger side just liked you showed worked out great! THANKS AGAIN MUCH APPRECIATED! (Also I think it's actually easier than the driver side)

[@danm2422]

Real good video, I will be doing this next weekend thank you

[@Zamorakphat]

Great video! Would be awesome to see you do a series with this P71. Getting ready to do this job on my ladies Civvy Vic and your process was super helpful.

[@tommyteamer663]

Thank you very much for showing me how to take off the head gasket seal and how to put the new seal back on and replace it back in the car

[@lifewithquan6756]

I have an 07 , perfectly made video bro I appreciate it very detailed

[@jofridz]

This was an awesome video!!! Thanks a lot.

[@jacobmawyer6057]

This dude made it look easy I've gotta pull both covers off and every bit of that plastic wrapped to protect the wires us all dry rotted and shitty. I made a mistake buying a local ex rescue squad car for 1500 bucks on Craigslist.

[@fbh31118]

Great video! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jonopwns]

Thank you for this video. This has comforted me that if I need to do this job it’s relatively easy and nothing major needs to be removed like I’ve read online. Thank you for the time lapse instead of cutting out parts so everything you do is visible and there are no questions on what to do.

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[@shemailgoondall9531]

Appreciate you posting this video. As an owner of Many many Ford Panthers, I found that the 1998 and later fords design in the engine bay makes easier to service parts. AMD removing valve doesn't look so.intimidating. HOWEVER, not so with the 80s fords 5.0 Windsor engines. Pre 1987 cluttered with snakes of vacuum lines on top. And the 1988 to 1991 multisport injection not so easy either. First off, you got this monument (gravestone) called the upper intake manifold, and more vacuum and egr stuff sitting on top. On the 2001 grand marquis I had, I did it myself. On my 1991 grand marquis, I paid mechanic, because of the gravestone. I recently picked up a 1989 grand marquis, same issue not surprised and for some reason, not that anxious like lasttime. Seriously, right now on toilet takin a load off, gonna shower and go to.bed. yeah I can sleep. Because after having owned so many of box fords and chevys (Chevy 305 had all the leaks that I found in fords, rotted out hydraulic lines, bad vacuum hoses, leaks, they all loved to take a.leak) But seriously, Im gonna do it myself thistime. Maybe pickup Haynes repair manual as a resource. Since no mfer on KZbin does 1980s fords mercury grand marquis..

[@kenrivers9757]

Thanks man. I have an white 08 with 253000 on it. I have a small oil leak on the passenger side and a small water leak in the intake. I have to change the intake so im gonna do both thanks to your video...

[@adrianlastname4864]

i did valve covers today, this was useful. didn't take the resistor connector off when i did it but everything else was the same

[@bryanthunders2046]

Thanks Denali! I recently started smelling burnt oil through my ac vents, turns out I have a small leak on the passenger valve cover and getting on the exhaust manifold but I was uneasy about fixing it myself. I'll be doing both sides soon now along with pulling the gas tank to change the fuel pump! Talk about a job lol! Gave you 2 thumbs up and a subscription thanks again!

[@garagedenali]

Hey Bryan, glad I can help. Thanks for the support as well!

[@milestone374]

@@garagedenali Do you think the valve cover on the passenger side of a 1999 Crown Victoria will come off thee same way. I just did the driver side and had to remove the brake booster for clearance. Thanks

[@ShaqBrown2x]

Great video bro

[@awesomeandre1757]

Great stuff saved me alot of headache!

[@ShaqBrown2x]

Great video

[@bobsnavely9833]

Except for the sealant, great video!

[@donnieboydarko774]

Ill fight who ever thumbs downed this video 📹

[@russellgilbert3453]

Bravo!

[@hookyjo72]

Could you please do a video on replacing oil cooler lines, for Crown Victoria P71

[@slavvings]

Nice video. Just got mine yesterday and noticed it had a slight leak from the valve covers, talked down to 1000 bucks , plan on using this video to change both of mine

[@garagedenali]

That's a hell of a discount on what is a $50 job

[@kjr8290]

Cannot seem to find any valve cover gaskets or CV Axles for my 99 MGM. Any suggestions?

[@jerimycarter7490]

Would it be a bad idea to spray off the valves with some brake parts cleaner? I don't believe there should be any problem as long as I let the cleaner evaporate all the way before I reinstall the valve cover. What's your opinion on the matter? And also if I only have the passenger side leaking would it be okay to only replace the passenger side or would it be similar to a wheel bearing and the driver side will go out shortly after???

[@mglu211]

Can I use crown vic valve covers on a 05 grand marquis?

[@Mr-gb1ob]

Damn good dude

[@carlel4219]

Would you remove that front latch in front of the alternator to make more space when you are putting the valve cover with the new gasket just in case? The latch might dislodge the new gasket from the cover. Nice video. Thank you.

[@treypoppi4804]

Do anyone know what’s another valve cover that can fit a 2006 crown Vic? I’m trying to get one from the junk yard but they don’t have the crown Vic cover

[@564955charlie]

Thank you for doing this video. This was much easier to do as my entire manifold and fuel rail is off. Bitchin music too

[@maverick6216]

Best Car Ever!!!!!

[@chrisba777]

You should do a video on the intake manifold.

[@geoffreybradford]

Sure it was a lot of trouble, but the music during "speed up" time was really good, so no complaints here! Well, in a couple of days a shop is doing this same job on my 2002 Lincoln Continental so it's helpful to sort of understand what they'll be doing. My engine is transverse mounted though and mechanics hate working on it.

[@stevenkleinhenz1017]

How much did the shop charge?

[@sabrom]

Why didn't you use any RTV sealant on the timing chain cover & motor mating surfaces??

[@eusticejones437]

how did he get it pass the air flow housing without removing it someone let me know

[@brianjones3760]

I had to remove the air box housing.....with a hammer and rebuild with duct tape. Lasted 7 years

[@chrisgibson7680]

How long did the passenger side take?

[@stopit3467]

can this valve gasket fit an 01 marquis?

[@6lxuis]

How many miles & idle hours you recommend? I subscribe ✅💪👍

[@STR8SICCC]

*That box is not the blower motor, it's the heater core box. Blower motor is the round thing next to it*

[@DirtyDRuffin]

I removed the intake when I did the valve covers

[@edward1967able]

You made that look easy, I have a Lincoln towncar and changed the driver side , I’m about to do the pax and I hope I don’t have to take condenser out like everybody is saying for you to take out .

[@michaelreece458]

Who is pax?

[@edward1967able]

@@michaelreece458 I meant the passenger side 😃

[@kccodex8931]

@@edward1967able I'm in the middle of it, it's a biiaattcchhh, the rear bottom bolt was difficult, now I can't get the cover off the rear valve train to pull it forward, taking a break, Better call Saul, and a cold brew, my backs killing me....any advice?

[@edward1967able]

@@kccodex8931 yup you better get Saul over there fast because it’ll get dark soon ;-D

[@kccodex8931]

@@edward1967able Lol...how'd you complete the job?

[@demorrieuspowell2875]

i changed the spark plugs the spark plug wires the ignition coils the intake manifold and the car is still shaking so i went to a mechanic and he did a leak down test and a compression test. then he said two of the cylinders have low compression and that's what's causing the car to shake, so he said i have to do a head job. i did a head job already on this car back in 2014 and it's 2021 so 7 years and i have to do another one

[@559-2da-6duecetray]

Been trying on a 98 crown vic, can't seem to get it out.....

[@peterkang7640]

98 and 06 has totally different passenger side valve cover, so does the clearance issue. Take a close look and you will notice his engine oil filling cap is on passenger side right? yours I'm sure is on the driver side, under the giant ruber air intake tube. In order to do this job on yoru car, I believe you either have to roll the engine by release the passenger side engine mount, or remove the AC box. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@raymartin5206]

How did yall get the ratchet to the back mine not fitting it's very tight back there

[@screwstonstoner2196]

I used a short socket with a swivel and extension

[@andrewmontreal]

thanks very much,i`m doing this soon,and pretty much everything is rusted,unlike your beautyfull engine bay,,good job

[@aprescott9035]

It’s always that last bolt that’s a pain in the ass. How did you guys get it out? Swivel? Spring extension? I’m having a hell of a time.

[@garagedenali]

A shallow socket with a ratchet to break it free, then loosened it by hand by turning the socket

[@andrewlindquist8519]

A swivel works good just did it lol

[@n310ea]

Is the new gasket made of the same material as the OEM gasket?

[@garagedenali]

Not sure but I imagine it is

[@stevenkleinhenz1017]

How much does a mechanic charge for one side?

[@michaelreece458]

Looks like you neglected the dab of necessary RTV just behind the timing chain sprocket, where the cover meets the head...how long before it started leaking there?

[@garagedenali]

No idea. I don’t have the car anywhere

[@midas617]

I noticed the same thing. the poor suckers that are following these instructions without adding that very necessary tidbit to the process are going to have a bad time in the not-so-distant future when the leak will be worse than before. And the music wasn't loud enough during the speed-up process.

[@jamescrowell5988]

Thank you I had a bitch of a time trying to do the passenger side today. Will tackle tm

[@ajbivens8794]

Did this in 2015 on my 1999 MGM. Bout to do it again on a 1996 Grand Marquis....Yeah the back corner bolt is definitely a bitch. If u don't get it right it will leak oil onto the starter and make the starter fail. Lesson learned. Had to order a second gasket set just for the passenger side I used a "pivot SnapOn 1/4" socket wrench with a cut handle to get in there the second time. Impossible to torque the back bolt by the housing imo.

[@peterkang7640]

Hi AJ Bivens, I'm about to do this on my 1999 MGM. Did you do it the same way as shown in the video? Or did you remove the AC box to do it?

[@maxcatanzaro3309]

Im guessing its recommended that you do both aides right

[@garagedenali]

If one side is leaking, the other side is probably leaking as well, especially if they've never been replaced. Just take a look around

[@FredrickII]

I’m amazed that this guy was able to remove the bolt from the far rear of the passenger’s side valve cover. The shop manual says to lower the driver’s side of the engine. This bolt has me stumped. I’ve given up. I tried to do exactly as shown in this video but it was impossible.

[@garagedenali]

What year is your car? There are some slight differences between the years

[@FredrickII]

2003 Merrcury Grand Marquis LSE. My hat's off to anyone that can do that bolt without lowering the engine!@@garagedenali

[@maxcatanzaro3309]

I got all 11 bolts out and the cover wouldnt move. I didn't want to pry it and crack it. Any ideas?

[@garagedenali]

Max Catanzaro try tapping it with a mallet. It’s held on by dirty oil

[@jacobmawyer6057]

Use a block of wood against the cover then use a hammer and hit the wood, don't be scared but don't try to be he-man either. I couldn't find any wood so I used a shoe and a hammer.

[@juanwilson2390]

Can you share the link where you purchased your valve cover's from?

[@garagedenali]

Bought the gaskets from Tasca Parts

[@juanwilson2390]

@@garagedenali 🙏😎

[@zion6545]

What year vic is this video for?

[@garagedenali]

My car was a 2006

[@djturnz]

How did the just fall in? What year is this car? Mine is getting stuck on the heater box very firmly.

[@garagedenali]

Car in the video is a 2006

[@djturnz]

@@garagedenali mine is too. I could not find an angle that got the cover beyond the cam shaft retainer. Then the corner hits the heater box.

[@garagedenali]

@@djturnz it’s a tight fit but if you dismantle everything I did in the video and bend that hose a bit it just barely clears

[@ajbivens8794]

If I remember right you have to come in from the front pushing it towards the back under all the harnesses & hoses. Takes some finagling and stretching of hoses and wires. Make sure the gasket stays seated. I had to do it over cuz the gasket got weird and tucked in and I thought it was good. Leaked oil all over starter and my starter went out shortly after.

[@sattamalrujayie2797]

My engine is literally touching the blower housing couldn't get it off

[@drhemi88]

The one I'm working on butts in to the heater box, must have been hit and shifted it a bit. Driver side wasn't nearly as bad.

[@glennpiercey7797]

I seen a comment where someone said to use sealant on a line near the timing gear, im not sure exactly where they are talking about

[@lonniesanchez2732]

Maybe it was my 09 p71 but that sob would not come out or got back on that bottom back of the head was catching the valve cover . I never cused so much in my life.

[@patrick_kyker]

Isn't that cylinder bank 2?

[@yodaddy6845]

I CANT GET IT BACK ONNNNN, & I’m about to give up on it. Any advice?:(

[@garagedenali]

Did you get the valve cover off? Getting it on was easier than taking it off?

[@yodaddy6845]

@@garagedenali yes, but I can’t get it on it keeps getting stuck to something, I have it almost all the way on but it just won’t budge

[@garagedenali]

@@yodaddy6845 if it is hitting the firewall/plastic housing near the back of the engine, I remember hitting it a few times to get it to pop back over the cylinder head. Watch the video closely where I’m putting it back on

[@yodaddy6845]

@@garagedenali thanks for the help & i have been, I already got the drivers side done, I had to remove the brake booster

[@gotcornbread]

Not only did you not clean the old rtv off, you also didn't apply new rtv to the surface where the timing cover meets the block. So it'll be leaking again very soon.

[@kevincohn9752]

@ 1:24 the air in the cooling system... had me dying bro

[@lancesouth3527]

you have more leaks with rtv than a regular valve gasket

[@ismann9148]

@@lancesouth3527 Even the shop manual says to apply a small amount of RTV there. The gasket cannot fill that very slim crack between the black and timing cover.

[@BBT609]

So no RTV?

[@garagedenali]

I would put a little bit of RTV where the timing chain cover meets the block

[@BBT609]

@@garagedenali cool!! Thanks and what did you use to clean the cylinder head?

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Luckily i have everything off already lul.. im about to pull the heads immediately after so those damn covers better come off..

[@isaiahwelch6629]

Do he have any social media so I can follow & text about my car

[@garagedenali]

You can message me @GarageDenali on Instagram

[@farkelsmith]

You can literally just pop that side of the fuel rail off 2 bolts

[@chief4088]

Hey Mr. Denali you need to research the proper installation procedures, before you attempt it. The Installation of the valve cover gaskets REQUIRE a Dap or ribbon Of RTV silicone between the front timing cover case and the cylinder head, failure to follow this simple instruction, will create a rather large oil leak in short order.. Do overs waste time.

[@Reeko904]

No way u got that last bolt out like that lop ive been tryin for 30 mins... even if i got the socket on the bolt i cant turn it

[@garagedenali]

It is hard but it is doable as I did in the video

[@josealvarez7065]

Where is the back last bolt

[@garagedenali]

jose alvarez bottom row, left corner when looking at valve cover on the engine

[@josealvarez7065]

@@garagedenali i had to take the heater duct

[@garagedenali]

jose alvarez what year is your car?

[@josealvarez7065]

@@garagedenali 2011 long wheel base (taxi package)

[@garagedenali]

jose alvarez it may vary by year. I was able to get mine off like in the video

[@biofall38]

If you are not careful you can brake your valve cover

[@jimr5703]

Very helpful vid, but I cringed every time you slid it on that asphalt. I plan to paint mine when I have them off for the gaskets. My car has 152,000 on it now, so it's due.

[@kingjohns2011]

I think I’ll just be disconnecting the gas line

[@denisedurell3876]

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[@capn.c5321]

Don't use brake parts cleaner on plastics just fyi for future. Luckily for you stuff back then wasn't built like ish.

[@jamesvesser5422]

Very helpful video , but the music gave me a headache trying to get thru it. Don't know why people has to put music with their videos . Other than the music, the video helped me out a lot. Thank you

[@user-ny1mw3ci3k]

Just saying The buffer music is NOT NEEDED and when you fast forward when installing the cover and than slow after No good !!

[@thomasquinn5537]

It's terrible advice to suggest washing the engine bay on a 4.6 l engine... The boots on your coil over plugs will never seal properly you'll end up with corrosion all around the electrode. It will cause a misfire you just need to use compressed air and spray out each spark plug well with compressed air

[@waltjohnston1784]

Thanks for the tutorial. However, The music is so unnecessary and really obnoxious.

[@garyzhang5099]

For ford, Just because you got a big engine bay, doesn’t mean you should waste all space…

[@rodwilliams6655]

Much less music and more explanation of details would be helpful