Ford Ecoboost Head Gasket Replacement 2.0L - PART 2 of 2: Install

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Head gasket replacement on a 2018 Ford Escape 2.0L turbo (Ecoboost).
Link to Part 1: • Ford Ecoboost Head Gas...
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Cylinder Head Bolts: amzn.to/3m2Rwfs
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Discovery Sport Videos I reference in this video:
Discovery Sport Timing Repair PART 1: • Land Rover L538 Evoque...
Discovery Sport Timing Repair PART 2: • Land Rover L538 Evoque...
Ecoboost 1.5L TSB: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/201...
Ecoboost 2.0L TSB: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/201...
Affected 1.5: Engines:
2014-2019 Ford Fusion
2017-2019 Ford Escape
Affected 2.0L Engines:
2015-2018 Ford Edge
2017-2019 Ford Escape
2017-2019 Ford Fusion
2017-2019 Lincoln MKC
2017-2019 Lincoln MKZ

[@NiXFiX]

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[@robinpeterson4096]

Great instructional video. I have a 2019 Ford edge; the engine looks a little different than the one in this video. I have had to fill the coolant reservoir twice in the last couple of months with no apparent leaks anywhere I'm guessing it might be the head gasket. Any advice? Thank you.

[@gregalot200]

Wow I haven't built engines since the early 80's these seem like jig saw puzzles! very good instructions, I will save these to my collection for reference when I do my head gasket.

[@guleiro]

I have a Range Rover Evoque, and the engine is pretty much the same. Very helpful for future repairs. Cheers from Angola, Africa

[@chasesmith2363]

Thank you SOOOOO MUCH for this video. Helped me get my wifes car back up and running.

[@NiXFiX]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@timelesssteelgarage]

Always a good Feeling bringing an engine back to life. Takes a bit for that hpfp to generate that 550-600psi crank pressure at the rail.

[@austenitex-Fe]

Great instructional videos...thank you. My 2017 2.0L Escape just started drinking coolant at 160,000 KM after I made my last payment! Now I just have to find a head gasket since its on back order everywhere.

[@NiXFiX]

Thanks for watching!

[@shekharmoona544]

Get the updated block 2.0 block sonit doesn't leak between cylinder 2 and 3.

[@probegt75]

My wifes 2015 edge 2.0 is drinking coolant and just now developed a p0301 code, cylinder 1 misfire. Im praying its not leaking into the cylinder and its somewhere else and the misfire is a bad coil or something simple because there's no way in hell i could do this without screwing something up. Awesome video subbed.

[@martinrodriguez4188]

Very helping video, question whats the torque specs on camshaft bolts?

[@Dj1BUDZ_JAGWHA]

Great video helped me a lot.

[@patrickbauer5358]

Excellent video. FYI: there are wiper alignment marks on windshield, makes that part guess free.

[@miguelregardiz]

Excelente video quiero saber q dado es los tornillos de cabeza de motor

[@cameronfancher7679]

This was a life saver.

[@user-gl8cb8sm4e]

What sealant did you use for the timing cover?

[@steadyfishingmiami9677]

Very good . Easy to follow. I got a question if after building back together I noticed I got a bit of oil in piston what does that mean. Bad rigs?

[@NiXFiX]

Could be turbo blow by. Could be valve seals. Could be rings (but less likely in my opinion). So I assume you used a borescope and saw the oil? If you did, run the engine to operating temp. Then pull a plug and look in. If dry, wait 12 hours, then look again. If oil, likely valve seals.

[@JoeBlack1108]

I just unbolted the turbo cooler lines, the allan bango bolt is a bit of a pain in the #ss

[@jeffraaphorst6283]

Thanks for the great video, just the right amount of info for me (not too much, not too little!). Did you use an OEM head gasket or aftermarket? Any issues since the replacement? I heard a lot of times the head is warped or the block is cracked so the new gasket doesn't always fix the issue? I'm thinking the same as you, I don't mind spending a weekend replacing the head gasket if it gets me another 50,000+ miles before it goes again. The current one lasted 120,000 miles.

[@NiXFiX]

Thank you for the kind words. Yes I used an OEM head gasket. Heads don't typically warp unless you over heat an engine. The reason these head gaskets fail is because of the block design. I sold this vehicle awhile ago, so I can't give you any further data.

[@angelarturo7629]

Cuales son los pasos y el torque que lleva la cabeza?

[@user-en7zg3yd6d]

What kind of rtv did you use around the timing cover great video by the way.

[@NiXFiX]

Permatex ultra grey

[@unprofessionalmechanic8466]

Now, do you really must remove fuel rail and extract injectors? I mean @ 60-70-80k miles all those seals should be good and if not disturbed, continue working, or thats something that must be done?

[@vladimirtc9574]

Good morning. It was really helping me understand how this gasket needs to be replaced. My Edge 2.0 2019 recently purchased start using coolant as well with no misfiring codes. Am I wondering how long I can drive like so until I put some $ aside to fix it

[@NiXFiX]

How much coolant do you need to add in a week?

[@vladimirtc9574]

@@NiXFiX not more than quarter in 200-300 miles being covered

[@wookievr641]

Anyone consider using copper gasket sealer? Have used it on older VW diesels for decades without issues. Maybe it could prolong the 2nd gasket failure.

[@miguelregardiz]

Que dado son lo tornillos de cabeza de motor

[@torino-yn9yw]

How long do you think the new head gasket will last? I wonder if screw some pins in the transfer slot (bad design) then cross drill. How deep is the trnsfer slot?

[@NiXFiX]

I would hope the replacement gasket lasts at least as long as the original (60,000 miles or more). I don't know how deep the transfer slot is.

[@jacobscott1309]

Hows this car running? I currently have my 2017 Escape Titanium at my employers Ford Dealer and they are attempting to repair it with this same approach. I had coolant intrusion like this one into the cylinders. Head is being inspected at a machine shop and it will be replaced if found to be cracked. (Hoping to get by without a long new block)

[@antoinettelemos8740]

The engines still have a defect even if you fix the heads..ford is going the cheap way I'm having same issue your better off getting a new block or you will have the same issue to happen again😊

[@therobbyrob21]

Great video, over a year later is the gasket still holding up?

[@NiXFiX]

I sold it soon after. Not because I don't trust the work, but I use the proceeds to move on to my next project.

[@mannysingh3454]

I thinking about replacing my head gasket and hope to get another 50k or so miles. My question is should i try and fill the slits/grooves that cause the failure with a gasket maker or some sort of epoxy? Any thoughts on that? Thanks

[@NiXFiX]

I'd be worried about imperfecting what little sealing surface is there. Also, in that environment, whatever you put would eventually wear away. I could maybe see welding it and then machining flat, but that is a lot work when you can just do the gasket and get 5 years or 50,000 miles out of it.

[@jeremyfr79wa]

What sealant do you recommend for the timing chaing cover etc?

[@NiXFiX]

I typically use permatex ultra grey.

[@sd147]

Great Video! Maybe you help me? I did replace a blown piston and everything looked fine. Now i put the head, camshafts, chain and the crank pulley back on but the engine wont turn now. Do you have a clue?

[@NiXFiX]

Does the engine turn over by hand 75% of the way and then stop? Or not turn at all?

[@sd147]

@@NiXFiX it doesnt turn at all, both ways. Can it be the front seal?

[@davidburnett372]

Hello, is there any advantage to adding some gasket sealer before installing the new gasket. Especially in the area between the cylinders ?

[@NiXFiX]

Eesh. I couldn't imagine rtv holding up in that environment. I'd lean more towards aluminum welding the slit and then machining it flat.

[@davidburnett372]

@@NiXFiX Is there a better alternative to the OE head gasket? What sealant did you use on the timing cover? I'm at this cross road with my 2017 Escape as well. Thanks for the video's very helpful. Just replacing the head gasket I guess buys us some time until it starts leaking again.

[@beboboymann3823]

What a great video. I enjoyed building the engines I’ve built over the years and had great service from them afterwards but these Ecoboost engines are a whole new breed unto themselves. When mine goes and it surely will, I have no desire to do what you did in these videos. I have no understanding why engineers would design an engine with sprockets to be installed on any kind of smooth shaft without a jetway and key. Ha. Where are you located? Do you do this for pay? Good job sir!

[@NiXFiX]

I'm in the Phoenix, AZ area

[@jamessnyder5269]

Can i use the info from video and apply towards the 1.5l ecoboost

[@NiXFiX]

Same basic structure, yes.

[@cjalfonso2212]

How many hours of labor did this require? What would this repair cost at a reputable shop?

[@NiXFiX]

15 hours for me. I don't know what it would cost at a shop.

[@kennyhart2699]

Did you have to do any machining on the head?

[@NiXFiX]

No.

[@dan260140]

Did you need any re programming for example, throttle body or relearn the computer?

[@NiXFiX]

I didn't. If it shifted funny, I would've reset the adaptations.

[@dan260140]

@@NiXFiX​​⁠thank you! I appreciate what you did. If I do have a leak in the head gasket at least I’m aware of what type of job I’m dealing with. I do have mechanical background but you helped out way more than I expected.

[@jaredmank3425]

Did you have to plane the head??

[@NiXFiX]

No. I typically don't resurface heads unless I am also resurfacing the block (especially if it was an overheat condition and the head warped but is still within spec. This is because the block probably warped a little as well and having a slightly warped block and perfect head would be bad. If it overheated and they're still in spec, they'll match better going right back together). Just hand clean the surfaces with a blade and some solvent/brake cleaner.

[@user-gl8cb8sm4e]

Are cylinder head bolts a one time use only? I noticed you linked them in the description, why can’t we reuse the old ones?

[@NiXFiX]

Any torque to yield bolt is one time use. If you reuse it (them) and follow the torque specs, you run the risk of snapping a bolt. Also, its clamping stretch is gone.

[@user-gl8cb8sm4e]

@@NiXFiX thank you, just ordered new ones

[@grangealves4529]

So there is technically no marks on the chain and crank sprocket? If you have cams set and the crank tool in the new chain will go on the teeth anyway ?

[@NiXFiX]

Correct. Lock cams, lock crank, install timing chain, guides, and tensioner. Then, torque cam bolts. Install timing cover, then torque crank pulley. Pull locking tools. Done.

[@grangealves4529]

Thanks appreciate it

[@grangealves4529]

@@NiXFiXhey also I had a question I bought the same car it was towed in sounded like no compression I noticed the crank bolt was spinning faster than the pulley upon further inspection I noticed the crank bolt was finger loose I took valve cover and intake off I’m not seeing any evidence of it bending valves is there a chance I didn’t ? New to these motors only have worked on the gm 2.4s thanks again

[@debknightmv]

How do you get to that point from. Start to begining

[@NiXFiX]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWXQpqGfmKapg7Msi=NNBSqRXCOby3ryLe

[@mrdmnghi]

Hi NiX FiX I have a 2018 escape 1.5L, 91638 km and I'm afraid about this problem (coolant intrusion) do you know if is for sure that this problem is going to happen some day? I asked a mechanic about this problem, and he said that the only thing possible is just replace the short block and I said, what about just replacing the head gasket? and he said that could be an option but it will not fix the problem. Now I'm asking you, is your problem fixed? I'm afraid because I do not have the budget for this kind of repair and looks like replace just the head gasket will be cheaper than replace the short block. (sorry for my english)

[@NiXFiX]

A (redesigned) short block replacement is the best solution to eliminate the problem. But, a $40 head gasket (if you can do it yourself like I did in 15 hours) wins every time. The original head gasket lasted just over 60,000 miles on this escape. 15 hours of labor every 60,000 miles isn't bad.

[@mrdmnghi]

perfect, thank you @@NiXFiX for your reply. I will try to do it.

[@NiXFiX]

@@mrdmnghi obviously don't do it until it needs done. If you don't have a problem now, let it go. In this case, as with many others: if it ain't broke, don't fix it :)

[@mrdmnghi]

@@NiXFiX my coolant reservoir goes low constantly, not like crazy but bit by bit. If I fill it up to the max line, at the end of the month ends up almost at the minimum level

[@NiXFiX]

@@mrdmnghi not a crazy bad problem. Is it misfiring or blowing white smoke out of the exhaust?

[@miguelregardiz]

Q llave son lo tornillos de la veda de motor ?????

[@NiXFiX]

Hola. Creo que estás preguntando de qué tamaño son los tornillos de la culata. Son torx T55.

[@miguelregardiz]

@@NiXFiX me dice t55 … otra pregunta mañana tengo sacar un motor ecoboot de una ford edge

[@miguelregardiz]

@@NiXFiX podré sácalo en 2 partes es la idea q tengo la culata por arriba y el Block por debajo la duda es si saldrá por debajo el blo es automática lo voy hace en casa del cliente

[@miguelregardiz]

@@NiXFiX q torque lleva esa culata

[@NiXFiX]

@@miguelregardiz ¿Vas a quitar todo el motor y la transmisión? No he hecho eso, pero supongo que necesitarías soltar el subchasis para sacarlo por debajo.

[@jrbpit1]

Good video. However, the only real fix is to replace the long block. The head gasket is just going to blow again. Ford updated the block, cross drilled between the cylinders instead of the slits.

[@NiXFiX]

You're not wrong. But a less than $60 head gasket to get another 60,000 miles out of is vs. buying a whole long block wins every day.

[@jrbpit1]

Again, thanks for a great video. Doing the head gasket on my nephew’s 2016 Fusion with the 2.0 Ecoboost. Water intrusion on cylinder 2. This engine has the closed deck design. Going to have the head pressure checked. Hopefully no cracks, did not overheat.

[@Buzzbomb57]

What's the cost for head gasket replacement vs replacing the engine?

[@jrbpit1]

New long block from Ford is $3,900. Full upper gasket kit from Ford is $240.00. Could not quote you labor as I’m a DIY’r. I’m going to have a valve job done while it is apart, so there will be a machine shop charge.

[@mohamedsahabudeen9227]

​@@NiXFiXhi bro I have questions iam working on 2015 Jaguar xe 25t ecoboot engine problem is ate coolant before once engine over heated causes radiator leak then I change radiator an thermostat. After the problem will start engine drinking coolant there is no any other leak for confirmation I do pressure test that's also ok .then I confirm problem is head gasket . Now the question is if change head gasket the problem will comes again or not? Because somebody saying 2.0 eco boost have block failure it's really? What I do gasket replacement is worth or not ?

[@johnready630]

Use FELPRO head gasket , better than OEM.

[@shekharmoona544]

Get the updated block so you don't have coolant intrusion between cylinder 2 and 3.

[@NiXFiX]

You're not wrong. But a less than $60 head gasket to get another 60,000 miles out of it vs. buying a whole long block wins every day.

[@antoinettelemos8740]

You teplace ths heads but that block is still bad has thkse slits in between the pistons its a defect

[@NiXFiX]

You're not wrong. But a less than $60 head gasket to get another 60,000 miles out of is vs. buying a whole long block wins every day.

[@jwhite601]

this engine has a block flaw design....those slits in the head are never gonna let a head gasket live....lot of work for a motor to live another 30k miles.

[@NiXFiX]

Yes. I explain that in the video. Also, the slits are in the block, not the head. 15 hours of work isn't much time for another 60,000 miles in my opinion. But, you're not wrong. Shouldn't be this way.