Ford Probe GT Valve Cover Gasket Replacement - How to Remove Intake Manifold and Valve Covers

[@derbyjr]

You are doing the Lord’s work here. Do you know how hard it is to find information on these cars? You’ve gone over things in this video that not even the service manual does

[@jeffycr3169]

Thanks for the kind words! Hope the video was able to help

[@guts1141]

if you had a 1st gen probe gt and made videos like this id literally pay for it jeez, this is absolute gold

[@varsitypride3]

Dude thank you so much, this video is a dream. I’m getting really to tackle this project and you coudln’t have made this more clear. THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@ShlomoZOGelstein]

Man I miss Rio red '93 probe GT. GREAT FIND on that one. The motor was a wonderful high revving little monster. Did all of 140 through the Texas desert driving to California

[@drurybryan]

I've been trying to find another 95-97 gt with 5 speed over the last few months. Getting harder to find nice examples. Glad to see someone taking care of em. Great video! Now, back to the hunt!

[@jeffycr3169]

Good luck, I hope you find one! Mine is AT, wish it was a stick but the mileage is so low and it's in great shape - can't complain.

[@princearku]

JeffyC R3 great video. actually planning on doing this to mine as a last result. Mine has been sitting and paid too much money to mechanics who have failed to get it to operating properly. Hoping this will fix the car or I will have to let it go sadly. Currently has 77k miles on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipWaZ6Cgl9iskKc

[@richardpope2114]

Excellent walk through , thanks for taking the time to upload as it would have added hours to your task so its appreciated , and thanks for adding additional advice and doing as a voiceover so it's clear and concise with no shouting over traffic noise etc Regards Richard

[@wooldooriansokbatus5222]

Jeffy, you're one of the unsung heroes of DIY... 🔥🔥🔥 thank you brother

[@jeffycr3169]

Much appreciated Joe!

[@bigmac2385]

Used this video today to take my mx6 GTs manifold off and absolutely great explanation and easy to follow thank you man for this video!

[@jachzones]

This is awesome man great info on a car that has virtually no support! I had my 97 pgt in 2013 and it was hard then to get info or aftermarket support.

[@edmi1420]

Great video! I’m doing my gaskets right now!

[@matthewmurphy8981]

Thank you - PGT owner getting ready to take on this job...

[@chrisrobichaud9529]

One of the most beautiful sports car in the world !!!

[@_zero_5653]

oh man. I'm about to tackle this job in my MX6, I am so glad you have this step by step! Your awesome! Subscribed! 🤙🏼🤙🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JasonMoon111]

Thank you for very comprehensive tutorial! I have to do this to my MX-3 V6 and this will help tremendously. So, thank you! 👍🙏

[@86cock]

Really thorough with meticulous step by step video. Great job. About to do valve covers on my 93 gt.

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

I hear ya. Valve covers next on my list. Being under car for past month trying to drop trans, it’s like an oil tanker crashed under my car, so much oil from leaking valve covers over the years.

[@ziemaxon5330]

Great video. I've looked upon Your other vids - they're nice... good voice, clear instructions etc. My advice? Make more videos! Great job Jeff, keep it up!

[@deceased.boness]

did this as my first job on a v6, great help 🎉

[@frp_107_official]

Excellent explanation step by step. Well done mate. You should have finished turning on the engine 😊

[@jeffycr3169]

Thank you!

[@bigmac2385]

Great video man might use it later and would like to see more videos on the probe as I want some ideas for my probe and maybe some for my mx6

[@jbengineering8879]

Nice, much appreciated.

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

Great video. I must do mine soon after I replace my transmission. If I can ever find one. Glad to see more and more ford Probe videos of late. These are rare and future classics. Keep all original remember. Did you do the cam friction gear nut while you were in there. I have to do that also.

[@jeffycr3169]

Thanks! I hope the video helps when you do your valve covers. It's a bit of a pain, but it can be done. I didn't do the cam friction gear. My car has very little mileage so not too many worn out parts fortunately. The car is basically bone stock - planning to keep it that way 👍

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

@@jeffycr3169 Next on my list. Still looks scary. Your Probe is in excellent shape. Love the color.

[@bentnickel7487]

Excellent presentation.

[@jeffycr3169]

Thank you!

[@skip741x3]

Bro, that is an Outstanding guide you have done! superb verbal breakdown,excellent camera work and ultra thorough all around! Ive had my gt for 27yrs and she lekas from both covers, the rear is the worst with the classic smoke under the hood from burned oil after a hard run..ive been putting this off for like forever...this clear guide almost makes me want to tackle it!.. i need to do the knock sensor buried in there as well...One thing ,if i may ask: i had removed the throttlebody ages ago to clean loads of gunk from it.. after reinstalling, my idlespeed has been too high... originally, my airscrew was abt 1 and 1/2 turns out for a 650 rpm idle....now ,it will idle at 1200 rpm with that setting so airscrew needs now to be screwed in so about 1/2 a turn open... my tps is correctly adjusted and throttle linkage is set right, and is not pulling the valve open..I dont see or hear an vacuum leaks in the area...Recently, i pulled the throttlebody again and checked and cleaned the IAC.. it looked fine..i blasted it with brake cleaner, powered it on and off with some volts to watch it open and close... bolted back together and idle was fine for a few miles with airscrew at 1.5 turns open... then next time i used car, it was back to the high idle again... the only way I can get it done is to keep the airscrew at 1/2 turn open....what do u think is the cause? im at a loss.

[@jeffycr3169]

The first thing that came to mind is a vacuum leak or the idle control valve. Aside from that, based on the info you gave me, I'm at a total loss lol. I'm sorry I couldn't be more help!

[@josemontes9105]

If not I'm pretty sure the whole intake manifold is pretty filthy. Maybe some seafoam would help

[@josemontes9105]

The car is 27 years old after all

[@patch860]

Hey man great video please upload more.....

[@CraigHarding-b8z]

Thankyou. My Mazda Astina / Mantis has the same engine - almost. Really helpfull

[@jatco84]

Great video.. excellent presentation and explanations.. Something I would like to do on my '94 MX6 but lack some tools and a garage. It's not a big leak, more of a sweating, but it still mst hit the manifold as I can smell the oil. Considering a 'stop leak' product. Great job there and a sweet looking Probe. Kudos

[@bran6573]

I'm definitely an amateur when it comes to engine repairs at the moment. but this video is easy to follow clear instruction. 10/10. I just got a 96 probe gt that doesn't need this repair yet but im half tempted to just do it anyway. great video. mine has 245k miles on it, any recommendations to some preventative maintenance I should do?

[@SilverBullet93GT]

i have to do this soon, bookmarked

[@amylassen2328]

My son and I bought a 1994 Probe gt - v6 2.5l. When we bought the car the entire engine was disassembled and parts were all in a bucket. We are slowly identifying parts and cleaning them all up. We do know the car will need - new water pump, timing belt, pretty much all gaskets, ect. My question is this: the spark plug wires were removed and while you very specifically labeled yours as you removed them…we do not have that luxury. Lol Can you help us figure out how NEW wires would go…or point in right direction to help install new wires/plugs properly. We have a lot of cleanup and detailed work to do on this car before spark plugs go in…. Loved your video. It was very informative and will be VERY helpful when we try to reinstall engine parts, manifolds, air intake, ect.

[@jeffycr3169]

Hey Amy - shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I'll email you a diagram & photos sometime this weekend to show how the wires should be connected to the distributor cap

[@mattjacomos2795]

well done, helped me out.

[@michaelengel5405]

Great video, and a really beautiful car. Your engine bay looks immaculate. You clearly have a knack for making instructional videos for complex multi step processes. I really hope you’ll do more of them for those common probe problems. I have a 97 Probe GT that I am trying to preserve. I’m also using my probe as a platform for learning new diy skills. Videos like yours are really helpful. One question. I have the very common EGR low flow code and i will need to access my EGR valve, perhaps to replace it. Would it be wise to do that with valve cover replacement? Does the valve replacement procedure create the room to do this easily? Thanks for this great video!!!

[@jeffycr3169]

I'll be honest, I'm not sure about the EGR valve since I haven't done it on my car. I'd have to reference the shop manual to see what the exact procedure is. That said, after removing the intake manifold, there's a ton of room to work so you may want to consider tackling any other hard-to-reach problems while it's apart. And as I make repairs on the car, I'll be sure to make some more videos!

[@bentnickel7487]

@@jeffycr3169 I'm restoring a 98 Taurus SHO and I'll follow you, as well. Ford put a V8 engine in the Taurus SHO from 96-99, only 5,000 per year were produced with the 3.4 liter engine.

[@MySeba999]

13:46 fuel filter? Great explanation, i like the video.

[@skip741x3]

Thought I'd add a followup: I did that valve cover job,new gaskets and did that knock sensor as well... ironically, though I'd Never had the intake manifold off before, and I am its owner since new, mine did Not have that hidden bolt holding the intake in place... not complaining as it made the job easier! when I put it back together, I certainly wasnt gonna add a bolt in there since its been fine since new without it.. as a post note: I was concerned about the rtv silicone getting squezzed out and entering into oil orifices. I tried to use only alittle in the grooves and wiped it clear but upon tightening, I could see it squeezing out,visible from the outside of the cover and likely also inside as well.. anyway, ive been using it for a bit with no issues other than some leakage must have developed somewhere as its starting once again, to smoke from under hood when I park it..oil burning off the headers it seems... I'll probably redo it yet again, with better gaskets and special attention to the sharply bent areas the oring gasket seats against.. these cars seem a real challenge to keep oil tight! how is urs doing after these few yrs? any leaks?

[@Bennythecoredriver]

Do you know what size extension you used for the mystery bolt?

[@skip741x3]

12mm nut

[@whyseck115]

I have a V6 MX-3. I've encountered pretty bad engine stuttering and a noticeable burning smell when I've been driving it. I checked the cat and even some of the fuel system but can't seem to find the issue. Think it could be the gaskets considering its also a Mazda K series engine?

[@jeffycr3169]

Definitely pull the spark plug wires and see if there's any oil on them. If oil is getting into the spark plug tubes, it'll degrade the rubber wireset and cause that engine stuttering. If you see oil on the wireset or in the spark plug tubes, you've got bad gaskets

[@leowillers6950]

I am currently doing this exact procedure according to your video but I can not get the manifold up. I have removed all nuts and bolts but it does not open. Anyway to pry it open or something?

[@skip741x3]

12mm hidden bolt still in place..??

[@Reaching2Sky]

Hi bro! Do I need to empty all of the engine oil before doing this?

[@jeffycr3169]

Nope! No need to drop the oil in order to do this repair

[@Reaching2Sky]

@@jeffycr3169 Thanks men!

[@bokifetish7735]

thank youuuuu !!!!!!!!! great video :) my fuel level sensor appears to be dead , annie advice? also mi dor and trunk Weatherstripes are bad ..any advice on how to repare them or where to find replacements ?

[@bokifetish7735]

1996 ford probe 2.0 v16

[@bentnickel7487]

@@bokifetish7735 Look to other Ford models in that time frame for common items like weatherstripping. The Taurus door and trunk rubber, in particular, may work. Also, the Mercury Sable was just a fancy Taurus. I'll bet a 96-99 Taurus or Mercury Sable has tons of parts that will interchange with a Probe.

[@bokifetish7735]

@@bentnickel7487 oooo thank youuu! il check out thoes models :D

[@varsington]

YEah great job the the leadthrough.....the few ford probe owners out there...LOLprolly really close to the troof...Ive had 4 of them over time...and I swear Im the LAST one in CLT NC......having 3 other totally different cars..I sent mine to a new shop to do THIS job...and 5 other things...for about 800 bux total..I DONT have the time to devote...but still want the PGT alive...( I also have a FULLY intakt parts car)...now I have a question about Check engine lights...:-p

[@damienmarana8268]

What’s something I can do to make mine faster i want to get a 97 probe gt 5 Speed Manual but idk hot to make this engine faster

[@josemontes9105]

Klde and klze engines have a bigger support base in canada and japan. Intake header and exhaust usually pushes these cars into the 14s easily. They can whoop some ass if done right

[@williamdavis4809]

Had the exact same problem

[@Potatocarguy]

Just want to make a note here and say a few things. First, f that bolt in the back. Second, don’t drain your coolant, just disconnect the throttle body from the intake plenum. Third, no need to remove the engine hook. Some of the steps are not necessary 😅

[@JubaOnPC]

This would be 100x easier if every wire connection wasn't broken/stuck on

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

The probe is pretty quick to me 15 second car isn't slow

[@512Chaos]

That's a lot of sealant, you only need them in the hard corners. Also we've never drained the coolant, no real need, just pinch off the TB coolant lines -0 and really loop those TB coolant lines, they don't help anyway. That mystery bolt is referred to as the 'bitch bolt' for this car, it rarely goes back in. Otherwise, nice work.

[@skip741x3]

Ive had my car since new in 94.. always done my own repairs.. that intake was never removed till I did a valve gasket replacement myself at 250kmi.. the bitch bolt was absent ..kid you not... I could see where it would have went, and I was prepared to deal with it but it was never installed to begin with... to anyone else ,I'd say leave the damn thing out when you put it back tiogether..its redundant..that intake aint going anywhere if u leave it off ..LOL

[@intrepidsoul9871]

The Lord is a Probe GT owner and a Ford mechanic? I didn't know that. Will miracles ever cease, I am too. And all along I thought he was a Shepherd or something. Hmm?

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

Aw shit the flashing black n white fucked my eyes. Constructive criticism buddy