Ford Taurus 3.0L 12v Head Gaskets Replacement Pt 1

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Torque Sequence-
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This video is finally done and out for your viewing pleasure, I had to break it up into two parts. This should be the ultimate reference for this job on a Ford Taurus and most detailed on the web. Hope this helps!

[@jerbear7952]

Dude, I mean Sir. This is a stellar example of a repair video. Especially considering it is 9 years old. Excellent lighting, angels, video quality. Well narrated, thorough, and just excellent. I watch a ton of how to videos and I know quality when I see it. Thank you so much.

[@DUFFB4G]

This video series helped a poor college mechanic get his car back on her wheels in the week before I have to go back to college, huge credit and thanks!

[@lowriderSIXTY6]

Nobody better on these ford tutorials. Hands down the best.

[@pjotoole77]

FordTechMakuloco, thanks for these videos. I just finished replacing the head on my Taurus today. Started on the first try, no lights and no leaks. I had my tablet in the garage and followed along step by step. It came in real handy during the reassembly. I can't thank you enough.

[@BigDoggTates]

How long did it take you to do? Gotta do mine soon and the amount of work in this video is intimidating lmao

[@majorsparkles5133]

@@BigDoggTates probably between 8-16 hours for the whole job

[@BigDoggTates]

@@majorsparkles5133 Imma have to dedicate a whole weekend to do it then🤣 beats the cost of labor at a shop though

[@majorsparkles5133]

@@BigDoggTates make sure that if the head is warped at all to take it to a machine shop. you don't want to throw a gasket on a warped head.

[@lpklemmer]

I just have to give you mad props. I have a 2000 Mazda B3000 and with your videos I installed new head gaskets, installed new reman’d heads and gaskets all the way up. Along with new timing cover gasket, crank seal, timing chain and gears and put it all back together. Fired the first try and completely fixed my issue of my combustion gasses finding their way into my cooling system. Your videos are incredibly detailed, DIY friendly and very helpful for any home garage mechanic. Thank you for all your help, you’ve earned a supporter and sub for life. 👍🏼

[@mcfriedchicken1972]

My Ranger did the same. Also did my timing chain and gaskets while waiting on the reman heads

[@bdrichardson403]

All I'm doing is the right side (back) valve cover gasket...and this is SOOO helpful. Good lighting, good camera work and I could understand every word you said. THANKS SO MUCH!

[@AuzzAustin]

I just got done with my head gaskets replacements and oh my. thankyou so much Brian you helped me so much.

[@daddyoalcaraz4030]

Your time and patience is extraordinary!! You explain every step in detail and show exactly what is to be expected. Thank you for you AWESOME videos!!

[@313roth]

Dude you are so right it is leaking from the oil pan there's a small drip that hits that lower exhaust pipe right were it bends under the car. You were right man you were right.. Thanks so much for your help

[@tikotinzee]

very thorough work/ outstanding.. i have a 94 taurus i use for work, the exhaust is way different

[@notagunchannel]

I just bought 2004 ford focus didn’t realize how many seals were corroded when I bought it😢 now experiencing leaks everywhere thank you for the awesome video series

[@tedg3721]

it's 2020 and I'm now just seeing this video. And I can tell you that I've stumbled my way threw and entire head replacement on an 1999 mercury sable, vulcan motor - which is basically the same as this car. I had to stumble threw this job and going the extra mile on replacing all the gaskets I could service while even taking off the timing cover/timing chain replacement, and oil pan replacement, and water pump..etc. I swore I'd never do this job again, and I drove this car with the rebuilt top end of the motor for another 30k miles until either a gasket burst or the block cracked - as cylinder number 2 had fluid penetrate the cylinder. It left my ex stranded (who borrowed the car to drive a few hours away ) and we had to tow the car 200 miles home. At that point, I wasn't going to rebuild the car again and we junked it. but I wish I saw this video before I made that huge job.

[@codyclark4649]

Love hearing the Tobymac and other Christian artists playing in the background! Great instructions also!

[@tomsmith3409]

You do a great job on your videos, you have same save me time and money on my repair work. Keep up the good work that you do, and I look forward to see more videos that you post. You have help out a lot of guys out there.

[@chensito6393]

Muy buen procedimiento, excelente video, saludos desde México

[@rafaelhuerta13]

Fordtechmakuloco man your videos are awesome man I've watch quite a few on them and there very descriptive and easy to follow and I've successful replaced the cam phasers on a 5.4 3v triton engine and then timing chains oil pump, the whole timming kit as well thanks to following your videos and and now working on a ford ranger using this helpful video and wanted to let you know you're appreciated

[@kiellymack]

Wow great job and being so thorough. Did my daughters head gaskets because of this video. Perfect, A+

[@KevinBrown-no6eb]

Man ur work is so unique. I’m a mechanic in training but I would love to work with u for a week

[@rigobertoreyesaguirre8318]

More than an excellent video,... wonderful for the way and sequence it performs during the disassembly of this engine,... it helped me a lot,... I wanted to give you the most sincere THANKS for teaching.

[@kennethchoyce8186]

Hi, My name is Ken and first and foremost I would like to give you kudos for these videos they are very informative. Sorry for the long comment just want to be for sure my engine block is not cracked. I am doing this same repair on my vehicle 2002 Sable 3.0 Vulcan. My question is my vehicle ran hot on me, shut it off and had it towed home. I checked the oil no mixing, started it up but it had a miss, i put water in the reservoir some bubbling but not shooting out of reservoir, performed a compression check #1-180, #2-90, #3-180, #4-70, #5-80, #6-165. Readings didn't change after 2 squirts of oil. So I pulled the heads no coolant in the cylinders but #2,#4,#5 intake valves leak excessively (I poured water into intake and exhaust ports). I am also going to do the timing chain cover gasket (leaks on left side of motor if looking at front) and also oil pan gasket but is there anywhere that these blocks crack dont want to spend the money if I need a motor.

[@carljenkins5092]

With all your helpful videos I'll b able to keep these two Tauruses running forever. 2003 flex fuel vulcan and 01 duratec. I took out a couple plugs today on the front bank and each tube had some oil in it. I guess it needs valve cover gaskets and maybe the oil is not blowing by the pcv. Thank you for all your help. Approx 1 quart a month

[@curiosity2314]

Great video! I had never see that before with the non reusable bolts for the heads or the torque sequence, good to know and to look out for. On to part two...

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I have never seen a Ford not use Torque to Yield bolts yet

[@MrWatlow]

@@FordTechMakuloco I didn’t see where you put the seals between the exhaust manifolds and the cats. Do they go into the cat before mounting the heads or do they go into the manifold before lowering the head onto the block? Really appreciate the videos you make. 😇

[@jerbear7952]

You have done every job wrong then lol.

[@MrRockydee07]

Yes used this video and was around $2,000 for shop to do it ! I used complete rebuilt heads, new water pump, new EDIS and other things the cost at the shop would have diffenitly gone up .....

[@JKB3670]

This is a good reference. Learning a lot. Thanks for producing.

[@Jacksonkellyfreak]

Oceans on the radio in the background. Love that song.

[@queequeg152]

oh god, why did this show up in my reccomended? are my tauruses head gaskets ok?

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Well ? . . we're Waiting . . . it's been two years, Timothy. Are the tauruses hedgegaskets ok or not?

[@queequeg152]

​@@RANDOMNATION907 they are fine far as i know. cylinder 2 is down on compression though its within 5% of the other cylinders. replaced just about every single damn vacuum hose on that car.

[@themicrowave2699]

@@queequeg152the taurus still going strong?

[@313roth]

There's oil the hits some piece of metal it looks like a heat shield right below the were there are 3 spark up wires along that line but a bit lower that's were the oil is hitting. To me it looked like a cat converter and I know there is one under the car. But it looks like there's one on the side as well. I'm so stupid when comes to cars. Dude what part of the country do you live I would love for you to work on my car. You look like a real honest tech.. Thanks man I'll make sure I'll press the like button and post on fb for people to subscribe to your channel...

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Garry Roth I am in the chicagoland area.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Oh probably an hour and 15 minutes.

[@pipercdefgabc2005]

Wow! Thus is collage education. I'm the only student ❤.

[@carljenkins5092]

thank you for all your help. I have a 2003 with the vulcan

[@Highheadlight]

Great video. You nailed this to a T. The only part you left out was how much of pain the heat shield on the rear pipe is to get back in place. Also, I can't remember if you covered it, but the oil pressure sensor should probably be taken out before removing the bank 1 head...I learned that the hard way. :D

[@chetwiggins2908]

Great video just Curious what or The symptoms for valve seat issues p0300 ? are did u do a relative compression check ? Can u see intake vacuum changes on a vacuum gauge ?

[@binthrdonthat]

Thank you for this informative video. It so funny that every used car I see seems to need a head gasket. I don't remember ever hearing about head gaskets going except maybe in racing type etc. Is this because of the aluminum heads and cast iron blocks?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+binthrdonthat Headgaskets on Fords generally aren't an issue on Fords no.

[@koudjoviglo5246]

thanks for the videos. newbie in the club.

[@johng.3740]

I'm a big fan of your videos on KZbin, your videos helped me replace the damaged head gaskets on a 2001 Ford Taurus SES ohv. The vehicle leaks oil from what appears to be the rear main seal. I've read on Ford Taurus forums that the only way to replace the rear main seal is to either remove the engine or remove the transmission. Do you know of any shortcuts to remove and replace the rear main seal without removing the engine or transmission? The reason I ask is because I can get access to about half of the rear main oil seal by removing the crankshaft cap closest to the torque converter. Can I cut the old oil seal, yank it out, then put a new oil seal in and somehow glue it back together using epoxy or special rubber glue? Thanks for your help John

[@InDreamsYourMine]

Anyway of telling the difference between a leaking head gasket and a warped head/engine? My 02 flex fuel Taurus overheated pretty good and now the coolant in the coolant reservoir bubbles(only seems to bubble after the engine has been running and/or I remove the coolant reservoir cap) without overheating. Their is no white or blue smoke form the exhaust, but the engine does miss fire like it wants to stall.

[@jesusgutierrez1446]

You have to take it off and check it with a straight edge. But for sore you have a failed gasket that is leaking compression to the coolant, the question now is, if you have a warped head. And the follow up question is, can it be machined

[@pipercdefgabc2005]

🐾Good! Morning and have a happy and safe 4the of July. 🇺🇸🎆

[@JasonAllen-n7l]

The video is GREAT! I'm using this video to fix my daughter Taurus. Does anyone know the part number of the gasket that goes between the exhaust manifold and the Y pipe on the back head? He talks about it at 39.29, I have gone to parts store and ordered several and none of them are correct.

[@socialjusticewarrior9601]

at 42:00 you were mentioning the lifters. how can you tell if one is collapsed? (with the engine running)

[@FordTechMakuloco]

lower compression, noise, misfire or abnormal engine noises like a tick or compression noise.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Great video. Thx for this! Daughters 02 Taurus needing same. -GREAT JOB! Thanks again.✌️

[@bmahoney2315]

Excellent vid About how long does it take to do the job?

[@reladham]

I heard Oceans playing in the background! Glory to God

[@fonzo2525]

Great video,I have an 04 Ford Taurus with a PO401 code,watched this video to locate the DPFE sensor,it's kinda hidden back there a bit behind the UIM,is there a trick to getting that replaced without having to pull that UIM,all the symptoms are leading to this part failing,by the way,you do excellent work and are def a top notch mechanic,I watched the whole video even though i don't need a head gasket job done,lol

[@zxtenn]

Interesting video- any reason for replacing the heads with remans instead of decking the old ones? Did the Taurus have a head gasket problem ?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+jim dandy The old ones had valve seat issues so it would need to have machine work done and all new valves I believe it was $30 more per head to get perfectly done reman heads.

[@scotta2682]

What is the torque specs for the rocker arms. You mentioned torquing them, but torque to what?

[@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505]

Graet video sir. I have a 1994 ranger 3.0 with I think, blown head gasket. I am going to replace gasket(s) but I do not have extra or a way to have heads resurfaced. My question is, can or should I use copper spray gasket maker on the head gaskets. I have not dissambled yet so this is supposing no cracked head. I was also looking for part 2 of this video so I can install rockers/pushrod. Thank you

[@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505]

Foud part 2 great videos, Thank You for sharing your skills

[@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505]

Ok, I do not have the fuel disconnect tool. Is there some way I can improvise to remove the fuel line?

[@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505]

N3ver mind figured it all out thanks to your videos

[@wiengo509]

Crazy! Seems like the whole thing was gutted just to get to it. What's your system for reassembly? So many bolts and things were removed.

[@darrinkoski3286]

Thank you so much this helped me out ALOT !

[@WillardWizarding]

Excellent vid 💯

[@keithbrown8372]

Awesome. Thanks. All the manuals say to set to top dead center first. I was originally only going to do my intake, so I did not set to top dead ctr. Am I okay, as long as I do not rotate the crankshaft while working?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

You don't need to set it to anything, the cam crank correlation never changes on these with this repair and therefore the valves will be all in the right place upon install.

[@keithbrown8372]

FordTechMakuloco Your video saved me so much time. You are truly a Godsend.

[@Tommyturbo1981]

Im looking to buy a 2006 Taurus se. The car sounds amazing and is very quiet. When i check the oil, its nice and clean. There is no smoke out of the exhaust. But i n the antifreeze fill its a milky orange. Any clue on the problem? If you have a way to for me to send you a picture, let me know

[@anton211985]

I just had this done to my 02 sable my question is do you have to replace timing chain after you do this or no car runs fine when you get it started but when trying to start sounds like the timing might be off because its hard to start car without putting your foot on gas

[@OozieBagoozie]

Hello, I have found your video extremely helpful. I purchased the engine gasket set in the description and now I'm putting the motor back together. The Gasket set is Fel-pro and I noticed that it isn't exactly the same as the original ford gasket (it doesn't have the tabs on the top of the gasket that protrude inward towards the intake manifold and it doesn't have the tab that fold inwards on on the face of the gasket like the original gasket did). If you pull up the Fel-pro 95372 it has 2 voids on the face of the gasket instead of a protruding tab. Should I cut the gasket and make a tab? I'm confused and looking for a hand thank you.

[@douglasthompson9482]

Excellent workmanship one other thing…..all engines are metric unless they are older. Even in America. Please invest in a quality set of metric wrenches,etc.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

we did.

[@faroutgenetics59]

How hard is it to change the spark plugs on the back side of the engine? I need to replace the valve cover gaskets but man it looks like a crazy amount of work!

[@samispoo4694]

Great video. Can't find the intake manifold bolt sequence. thank you

[@moneysimms]

what year Taurus is this and is the process the same on a 2002 ford Taurus??

[@stephenbartram7377]

Just watched 7 years after lol 👍👏

[@androidken]

What did you use to clean the head gasket surface in the block?! Most people want to know or see it being done that since it's very important. You obviously used since sort of power tools cause you can see the marks. I was always told never use any spinning tools. You can see markings from the tool you used... Is that okay?

[@JesusGonzalez-ft7ec]

Can anybody tell me what that part right behind the thermostat, under the rear valve cover with the connector going into it is?? Not the small, curved metal hose that’s coming out from the thermostat housing, that round-ish part right under it with the connector in it that seems to be on top of the transmission?? Stop at 28:48, I know, I’m sorry, not the best description but I need to know because that is what’s leaking on my car (same exact engine, 02 Taurus SE), has the transmission covered in oil.

[@mcfriedchicken1972]

Cam Syncro

[@fredheartley6411]

Hello again. I still cannot get the exhaust manifold back on the cat converter correctly. It seems impossible. Is there something I missed in your video? The cat converter near the radiator has a flange on it with bolts coming through. You simply set the exhaust manifold down inside that. and put the bolts back on the flange and tighten. I have a gap and you can see the threads of the bolts in between where the two meet. But there is no way for it to go up any farther?

[@313roth]

Thanks dude.. I have a oil leak I think it's hitting the cat there on the side of the motor I can't tell were it is coming from. The valve gasket?? The head gasket?? Or any other gasket lol.. Its 2003 taurs 3.0 wagon the cars runs great but when I throw on the heat I get a slight oil burn smell thanks dude great channel as well

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Garry Roth If it is oil then it is almost certainly coming from the oil pan gasket itself.

[@saulorozco5787]

Gracias fordthechmaculoko great video thank you for your work you are great man

[@UniqueTouch]

Hello Sir...what size is the stud remover??? I have to do this job on my 04 Taurus se. Awesome video and very detailed!!! My head needs to be fixed if its not too bad that I must replace it. I just need to know the size of that stud remover tool you used Sir. Thank you So much!!!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Unique Touch I am not sure on the size I used this stud installer/remover kit it covers them all-www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HTAXFQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000HTAXFQ&linkCode=as2&tag=fordt-20&linkId=DKUVJVYTFXTIY2RB

[@brchrdsn]

Nice job. You're a Godsend. I replaced the headgaskets on my vulcan years ago. I could have saved a lot of time if your video was available then. Can you tell my why these things fail so frequently? I have a buddy with a Ranger 3.0l ....same thing. It looks like the fire-ring cracks near the exhaust valve area and combustion gas starts working on the fiber material eventually getting to a water passage. I would like to know how to prevent/delay this from happening again on my car. The first ones failed at 220k miles. It's sneaking up on 350k now and the next time they fail....the car is going to be scrapped....the body is getting too crunchy to put money into her.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Brent Richardson At 220k I would say that is good. I know the original gaskets were revised. Also this is before the great multi layer steel gaskets. The ones I have seen have failed from sticking thermostats overheating them. This particular one was a valve seat issue which they are just known for poor design.

[@brchrdsn]

Amen brother on the mls gaskets, unfortunately, I couldn't locate a set for it. Vulcan has a low mep compared to most engines. I guess it doesn't warrant a premium gasket. Thanks for the info. I'll just drive her into the ground. I'm hoping my newer '08 3.5L will last half as long as this one has.

[@Jtgonfixit]

I have the same exact car and I’m gonna do this same thing soon

[@RazorTNK]

Unrelated to this, but, does that vacuum distribution box have some kind of a check valve that's supposed to work? I'm getting a lean code on my 05 Taurus and it goes away when I pinch the tube off on the other side of the valve cover vent hose.

[@jerbear7952]

I don't mean to question you but do you HAVE to pull the rockers just to do the lower intake? The taurus forums said you don't have to. Im unclear on why you would need to. I've never worked on a ford engine before. Thank you for any help you can provide. Excellent video.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

While you may be able to sneak it past coming off it will be harder going back on and when you line up the lower intake of this style you want to set it down perfect.

[@anthonydoyle6631]

I have a 2002 taurus wagon with the vulcan 3.0. Its burning coolant off of the inside of the exhaust manifold and overheating. Is this possibly just a lower intake gasket or is this a head gasket ? Thanks

[@YasapYaakov018]

Do you have a video showing how to get that spark sync lined up correctly. I accidentally moved mine. 😔

[@luisescalante705]

I have 93 ranger 3.0 engine. Can you RECOMEND a slightly more aggresive cam.

[@RedRudster]

Question, Well first you have very good explanation. Question, you don't mention anything about setting engine to TDC before disassembly, Is that not required on these electronic controlled engines? Also You didn't mention about the heads if you sent them out for freshening up or you just cleaned them up there at the shop, plus you did mention checking head surface for warpage with feeler gauge. If you can let me know if you had to set to TDC before and the other issues that would be very helpful. Thank You in Advance.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Rudy Montes No need to set anything to tdc on OHV engines timing is not touched. I thought I did mention so many of the valves seats were worn we actually got a set of reman heads.

[@97mustangcobra]

I have 97 taurus with suspected blown head gasket that I am debating whether to fix. wife's grandmother's car. about 120K on it I think. we just started using in recently. wife was driving on trip and had lack of power up hills. When she got to where I was I looked it over and it has milky oil, gases in coolant bottle, and lot of white quickly dissipating smoke (steam?) out exhaust. I just don't want to do the work to find cracked block, warped heads or something that makes job much more expensive. She had mentioned in past no heat. I think I may have added coolant and perhaps bled system, don't remember. I know the MIL was on at times. wife doesn't recall whether the overheat light came on at all. Any thoughts, or do you just have to rip apart to see? This happened last Thanksgiving and when I went home to where we left car last year, I tried to look over. It started right up with a jump. But is it shot from sitting in this condition-water in engine?

[@cobrasvt3866]

Great video. I have the same engine it seem to idle rough at startup every morning, after cars warm up it goes away . I have to no codes , any ideas? Thanks

[@marklee81]

Just a shot in the dark, since it was my problem anyway, check the idle air control valve. It's super easy to reach. Take it off and clean it. If it works, it works. If not, you didn't waste too much time.

[@cobrasvt3866]

+mark lee Thanks I'll try that

[@nataliaparinella5924]

could be the intake gaskets leaking causing rough idle even more when the weather is colder

[@janosmatluka5839]

You did a excellent job , I loved so much your video .Do you have a video for 2002 ford Taurus motor mount and transmission mount change ? 3.0 v6 OHV Vulcan Thank you

[@Qollect]

Hey I just did my 3.0 ranger ffv, I worked as an auto mechanic for just over 4 years now and know these motors pretty well but anyway after the head gasket (and new head castings with valvework done at machine shop) I developed a very slow, small coolant consumption problem and it’s very annoying, I want to run a radiator bubble test with the color changing fluid to hopefully narrow it down to the intake, btw aren’t you supposed to tighten the heads WITH the lower intake in sequence because I see with the 4.0 ohv cologne engine the haynes manual says to do this, only because the way the engines are set up are pretty similar on the top end

[@kamryn7496]

on my 99 3.0 ranger no compression in cylinder 5 I think I got the same issue one of the valves ain’t seating properly or burnt valve the trucks only got 150k on it to I’m wondering of just replacing the driver side head that has no compression only because the passenger side head has great compression I don’t think I wanna mess with that one what do u think I should do should I just do both?

[@kylewoodward7078]

Hey Brian, do you have to set the engine to #1 TDC when putting new tensioners in a ford v6 4.0 sohc, I heard someone say this but I thought they were wrong, figured I'd ask the man.

[@davidbart]

Loved the video. What is the stud removal socket you're using and if there are different sizes, what size is this one? I'm getting ready to work on my engine and I want to have everything I need laid out.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

They come in a kit either was I believe it was the 10mm one. Here is the kit I use- OTC 6987 Metric Stud Remover

[@yz250a]

What years had aluminum valve covers and which are least leak prone, plastic or alum?

[@paulcooper2014]

I got a dead skip on number two cylinder what would be the best way to diagnose that

[@DavidParker-cf2km]

Thanks. I had a hell of a time unplugging the O2 sensors. It's always the electrical connectors that seem to be glued together. Seems all of them release by pushing in on the locking tab EXCEPT for the power steering connector where you have to pull the locking tab down and be careful not to break it..

[@adamorr6115]

the tensioner pulley on my 02 taurus has a torx bolt that someone was kind enough to completely strip the head, can i do this job without pulling the tensioner and just take off the pulley wheel?

[@Joedoriamusic]

great work, great video. hey is this the mitsubishi 3.0L engine, same as used in late 80's Dodge caravan?

[@pskittle488]

+JDHammondman No, the Mitsubishi engine (6G72) you're thinking of had SOHCs not OHV, similar displacement though.

[@AJA8th]

I'm going to be dropping the y-pipe assembly from the exhaust manifolds in order to replace the oil pan gasket. I understand there is a steel ring gasket for the rear cat to rear exhaust manifold. Is there a gasket for the front cat to front exhaust manifold?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Andy Ammons No gasket for the front cat no.

[@fototrampeoennevada2201]

todo perfecto muy buen video solo el que arranco el carro la ensucio pero todo bien gracias

[@scotta2682]

I have followed your procedure for this, but all I did with mine was change the lower intake gaskets. Of course I pulled the rocker arms off with the push rods, cleaned everything down and buttoned it all back up. Now I am loosing compression in one cylinder when I crank it over. I got it to start up for a minute but I shut it down quickly since it was running really rough. What on earth did I do wrong?? Will a poorly seated rocker arm cause this problem?

[@tommyjones751]

Hey I received aftermarket head gasket for 01 Mazda b3000 and 1 big journel opposite ends is blocked off water pump should I cut it out or leave blocked? Thanks

[@bemerws3357]

I was wondering what kind of drill are you using. Could you provide the exact brand so that I can get one? By the way superb video, the dedication, articulation, and detail oriented are beyond anything out there.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

The electric drill? It is a Bosch PS41

[@bemerws3357]

FordTechMakuloco Thank you for you prompt response.

[@rodger6940]

Today july 2nd I'm doing it 05 sable I'm going to follow all thi video

[@fredheartley6411]

I followed this step by step. But when I put the exhaust manifold back to the cat converter I have like a 3/8 inch gap where the two meet. Is this supposed to be there or do I not have it on all the way? My car is running fine now but I have exhaust smoke coming from this connection.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

There should be no gap ever.

[@fredheartley6411]

Thanks. I figured it wasn't supposed to be there. I pushed it up as far as it will go and the when tightened the gap is still there. I put a used cylinder head which had the exhaust manifold already connected so perhaps they changed something from the 2002 to the 2004 model. This is a great video which was incredibly informative and really helped me fix this vehicle. I just have to figure out what went wrong on the exhaust manifold.

[@deanrousson1902]

Awesome video excellent details

[@paulcooper2014]

I wish I would’ve watch this before I did mine I forgot to put those Ian seals in do you reckon it’ll work

[@josephstevens4032]

It will have a major lower intake leak. If it does start, it will run very poorly.

[@MoJo_Doughboy]

What size stud remover?

[@Jbrown99th]

what is the exact name of the ring that you said must be replaced, between rear cat and manifold?

[@YouSpamTard]

Are you sure the head bolts are stretch bolts because I'm looking at Alldata now and it does not say replace head bolts. Thank you.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes every head bolt I have ever seen or used is TTY

[@kamryn7496]

Never re use head bolts unless u wanna end up doing the job all over again because it would cause problems spend the extra 20 dollars an get u head bolts

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

Hey, I have to say you did a very thorough walk through. I have a couple questions for you though. 1. Is this the same 3.0 as in my Ranger? It looks to be but wanted to make sure. 2. On mine I have recently had a coolant leak which looks to be coming from the head gasket below the front freeze plug on the passenger side, I haven't done a compression check yet. If it passes a compression check, do you think I could get away with out having to get the heads resurfaced? Also how long do should it take from start to finish?

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

Also its 1 2001.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes this engine is the same just mounted different. I would take a close look at the front cover they leak from the top of the cover at the pressurized coolant passage and spray all over and or seep making you think it is the heads. Heads are very uncommon for coolant leaks, pressure test and look very close at front cover. I also have a video on the front cover on these engines you can reference.

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

I took the alternator bracket out of the way, cleaned the whole area and sprayed cable clean, & pressure tested. You can see the small leak start in the little lip between the head mating surfaces, then run down the groove. A few Co workers have recommended stop leak, but I don't trust that. If it's going to plug that whole, what else would it plug? Like I said I haven't got to pressure test it yet to see if it's also getting into cylinder #1, do to not having the time, but it is in the plans before weeks out. It is a slow leak, & only when under pressure.

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

Haven't checked compression*

[@frankhubbardiv8711]

On second look I see what you mean. I was inspecting the image in the video with the heads off, & the photo I took off the leak area and to have a point. Thank you. I though the housing stopped where it curls down, didn't realize that it has a little more meat to it. Thank you I will indirect further.

[@jordanb7298]

PLEASE, I need help finding the "compression ring" (between the rear exhaust manifold to cat converter) I've looked everywhere and can't find the correct gasket. Thank you

[@walsh7008]

Do you have a way i can get ahold of you? I have a question about my moms Taurus

[@dashaunalovett5152]

What size was the head bolts do you have a link for the tool

[@MrMarkntime]

Wonder what the bill is for this.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+MrMarkntime Couple thousand

[@LadyDeezie03]

yea I was told between 11 and 1800 and basically Im not gonna pay for that

[@fonzo2525]

The whole car isn't worth 2 grand,lol,who authorized the repair,ha ha ha,that 2 grand could've bought them a better used car then that piece of junk will ever be.

[@spectrexr1]

MrMarkntime mine was $900

[@RazorTNK]

$2,000 one time is cheaper than $15,000 plus interest over 5 years....

[@isaacemmanuel_official82]

Do you have a video for an 2013 Ford F150 3.5, 6cinder Head cylinder replacement?

[@isaacemmanuel_official82]

Please help, thank you