How To Replace Valve Cover Gaskets & Spark Plugs Ford Escape v6 3.0 Mercury Mariner & Mazda Tribute

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Good working engine is vital when needing a reliable car or family vehicle. In this Short video I tell a story how I troubleshoot and repair a leaking valve cover gasket and show you how I do replacement. Also what to look out for when making this repair. I hope you enjoy.. Thanks for watching! And if you haven't yet subscribed, DO IT!! Also hit the bell for awesome notifications.
Ford Escape v6 3.0 Valve Cover Gaskets Spark Plugs & PCV Valve Replacement Mercury Mariner & Mazda Tribute
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[@waynegambrell7095]

Great video on how to do these gasket replacements. The only thing i can recommend is that when you remove the valve covers is to check the camshaft bearing cap bolts and retorque them, they will come loose on the Ford 3.0L engines as the vehicle ages and cause some major problems if they become too loose or break off. Beware ! Also while you were this far into removing alot of the components go ahead and replace the water pump and belt also cause you are right there at it if you vehicle has high mileage on it , water pumps are cheap so are those little belts. May save some headaches on down the road.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I’ve been told this before sounds like a good things to be checking, so far we have had no issues, thanks for sharing 🍻

[@donnareed3822]

Thank you your video was not exactly what I needed but was very helpful

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching

[@me2u2aswell]

Excellent Video, you take the time to explain in great detail on the little things that need to be done and what not to do. Thanks!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

David Autrey thanks I appreciate it!!

[@oldmanhads2043]

Great Video - You make it look so easy. I finally got it finished after 2x days :-) Struggled a bit with the engine lift mount in the way. Nothing a good pry bar didnt stop. I even have a spare bolt at the end of it.... 😲

[@thesteezylifeofdrew]

Im about to tackle this job on my ford escape. This video was very informative and gave me an idea of what to expect. Thank you!

[@dyerdavis5956]

About how long did it take you to do the job

[@jungleviper]

@@dyerdavis5956 I did mine over a few days. One thing I noticed on mine was the oil dipstick had to be removed. There was no other way to maneuver the cover between that and the fuel injector harness. The grommets on the bolts takes a very long time to remove.

[@RocketScientist]

Thanks for the vid! Just wanted to see what I'm getting into beforehand. Don't you just love these "experts" that watch this looking for help but then comment that you're doing it wrong? Haha thanks again!

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Rocket Scientist 💥 yeah they’re awesome hahah , thanks for watching

[@wigginsworld9654]

Pretty good breakdown of it

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching

[@onlywenilaugh6589]

Don't forget while you have them off, retorque the cam bearing bolts. They are known to loosen or event break sometimes causing engine replacement usually.

[@nancym1276]

Damn ...so many things. Id never own another ford escape again. They're too hard to work on. Changing spark plugs was sooo easy back in the day with older vehicles

[@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193]

Wow, a lot of work, Ford make it difficult, no wonder I have to pay five hundred dollars for labor only!

[@pedrojorgedimatteo1795]

thanks for the video, what is the torque for valve cover

[@jacobs7281]

Thanks for this video. For my 2012 ford escape v6 3.0l, After everything is put together the torqued to factory spec of 9ft lb , there is a 2.5mm spacing all around the valve cover and the engine head with fel-pro gasket sandwiched in between two. Is this 2.5mm space normal?

[@donnareed3822]

I love how easy everything always comes apart. Mine never comes apart that easy. You can say I’m a sixty year old woman but my husband has just as much problem as I do

[@Ryan45678]

Agreed. Mine was the Mazda Tribute, so plastic valve covers is the only difference I think. But I found it almost impossible to get the valve covers off once they were free, because they both kept getting stuck on the timing chain. Same thing going back on, too

[@johnkemas7344]

What were you showing in the purple mirror?? Was part of the rear valve cover gasket leaking? And you were replacing it anyway? Or was this something else that need a new gasket ?? Mine is leaking oil on the exhaust manifold also, hard to tell if it is on the front or rear gasket though. Thanks

[@zrTymiak]

How did you put that gasket in the valve cover that goes around that electrical connector I can't figure out how to press that in there it seems like it's a little big for the hole

[@carlos52321]

10:30 that sound sounds like whaa!

[@michaelschnell6820]

your to close when your recording the process but this video is great for the order of removal. thanks

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching

[@bernie472]

Good video. Just curious, what brand, and kind of sealant did you use for the corners of the gasket where the valve cover seats on the head, and how long did you have to wait before it dried to install the covers back on, and start the engine?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Simon Black Black RTV & overnight

[@bernie472]

All Things Electro-Mechanical Great. Just double checking. Thanks!

[@MichaelGonzales-by1eo]

How necessary is to have the sealant on the corners? Thanks for the video.

[@JuanParra-xi5ir]

By any chance did you replace the spark plugs before you took off the valve cover? Or did you put the new gaskets on first then changed out the spark plugs?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I’m not sure the sequence, but I want it say after the gaskets were replaced. Thanks for watching

[@JuanParra-xi5ir]

@@ATEMOFFROAD did u also put rtv gasket maker and install the valve cover at same time but just let it sit overnight to dry then start?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Yes , rtv was only used in some locations not the entire gasket, let It set for an hour before torquing

[@jungleviper]

Any reason why there are two different sets if gaskets for thr same engine size

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Jungle Viper yes this engine goes in several different models of vehicles, can be variations depending on Year make and model VIN, hope this helps good luck

[@jungleviper]

@@ATEMOFFROAD thanks

[@amircham7738]

I notice that you used the same old original gaskets used for the intake manifold and the throttle body: is that true?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Hah yes I was working on an oil leak, those intake gaskets were fine

[@alishafagg1775]

How long did this take from start to finish?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Alisha Fagg Maybe 3 hours

[@MoisesPes]

Hello, how many hours to wait to fill with oil after changing the gasket?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Moe Pes just enough to get rtv to dry!!!

[@MoisesPes]

@@ATEMOFFROAD Thanks dude

[@jungleviper]

@@ATEMOFFROAD are you supposed to drain your oil before doing this repair?

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Jungle Viper no I never did

[@jamainedingle6636]

What year is that

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Jamaine Dingle 2007 last year of this body type.

[@zhannagoriacheva4485]

Please. What nombers of parts Valve Cover Gaskets

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

I’m sorry I don’t have any part numbers , but Rock auto is an awesome place to check, by year make and model of vehicles! I use them all the time to find parts 🍻

[@donnareed3822]

Also why do they show this style engine for my 2012 Ford Escape 3.0. It is not the same

[@adamgoof]

Did you have a new problem with overheating before you did this

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Ohio Texas boy Schlabach The radiator was leaking coolant so I figured if I’m replacing the radiator I’ll just go ahead and do the valve cover gaskets tune up and pcv valve as well since I was there. And had things taken apart. No cooling or overheating issues. Just a old plastic leaky radiator.

[@jamainedingle6636]

Is that a 24 valve

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Jamaine Dingle yes it is 2 for the next intake and two for the exhaust which would make it an v6 dual over head cam engine. 4 cams! Very smooth running timing chain engine. Over 208,xxx miles still running strong

[@Clamjammer]

I really appreciate this video. I have one of these cars it’s a Mercury Mariner tho. This car has to be one of the biggest piles of junk I’ve ever owned. I hate everything about except the power of the engine. Everything is just cheap junky plastic and it rides like garbage. The front end sounds like it’s falling apart when I hit the slighted road imperfection. The wheel wells are rusting and I’ve done everything in my power to prevent rust. The road noise is unbearable as well. I really just overall dislike this vehicle. I do not suggest this vehicle to anybody looking for a used car. The engineering is atrocious and the gas mileage is sub-par for the size of the vehicle. But thanks for this informative video. I’m trying to tackle the issues one by one since money is tight. Sorry for the rant but Jesus ,this car is junk front to back. Waiting for the famous PTU failure... I’ve got the whining noise starting..

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

donovo hang in there, here’s some perspective.. the 3.0 is a decent engine . Keeping up to date on your oil and fluid changes on Both the. Engine and transmission can really keep the escape alive. My escape has taken a beating and is at 210,xxxx miles still running strong. If the cost to replace the transmission was lower I would invest in a new power train to double the miles it has now. You are right on the suspension. It’s a bumpy noisy ride , but every car has there engineered flaws . -Cheers

[@JaidenStylezTV]

why not just tell us the torque settings ... --- -_--

[@G3Lato57]

Don’t vacuum. Use compressed air

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Herman Cruz why?

[@G3Lato57]

Is alot better at getting smaller gunk or dust in small spots that a vacuum is likely to miss. But i mean using a vacuum I guess is better than nothing for sure

[@darryllovett5311]

You didn't even show removing the front valve cover except to lose the 18mm bolt for the bracket that is in the way. There is a lot more to it than that pal. Valve cover bolts closest to radiator are extremely hard to get out. Some info there would be nice pal

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching. This video is not for everyone! This video has been streamlined to give you what you need to get the job done. If you can remove the rear cover you can easily remove the front. Also please I advise if you can’t watch this video and figure out how to do this job I would recommend do not attempt to do this kind of own work on your you vehicle and to send to a shop where a professional can fix your problems. Thanks

[@carlos52321]

I noticed this too, like isnt there two covers? but still good video on one cover.

[@Ryan45678]

I made a video showing the whole process when I did mine, including all my mistakes lol

[@carlos52321]

@@Ryan45678 cool I changed mine a month ago, the front valve cover closest to the radiator was actually a lot harder to come out because of that mounting bracket on the side, I just bent my bracket instead of removing

[@Ryan45678]

@@carlos52321 yeah, that thing really had to move one way or another. I almost gave up trying to use a harbor freight impact to take it off, ended up that it was just weak and using a ratchet with a pipe on the end was just enough to break the bolt loose. And even then it kept getting stuck on the timing chain and I think an AC line or something.

[@whoami7566]

The amount of shit you have to touch in order to change anything is why I hate this car.

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Layne Lo Hahahah 💥 nice, thanks for watching. And you got this! Cheers

[@whoami7566]

Gonna get at it tomorrow. Dealing with a rough idle Impala too and got almost everything checked.

[@whoami7566]

Thanks for the info man. Gotta get this beast done before Winter

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Layne Lo no problem and good luck ! Cheers