When doing a 3.7 non turbo Ford f150 water pump DO NOT REMOVE timing cover gasket

[@scottypenney3862]

Thank you! I have been looking and you are the only one who covered this issue. Great help...so off to the dealer!

[@homermago100]

Man I wish I saw this like an hour ago. I didn’t see this and I fucked up now I’m in the same boat. Thanks for the post lesson learned

[@santaclause2875]

Thank you!! Excellent video, and so much help. I appreciate it!! Ima bringing you special prize on December 24th!

[@VZGarage]

Ohhh bro I been looking this info and no one said anything I just replace the water pump and still leaking as before I was thinking to replace that seal that you show there thanks for sharing

[@Endgator]

That other half was a PAIN to get out, but after picking at it with picks and a flathead I was able to finally get it to become loose and pulled it out with small pliers. Must've been 2 hours at this thing, but worth it in the end compared to what a shop would've charged.

[@vwilborn2538]

Lessons learned, thanks for posting

[@HondaRedneck16]

fuckkkkk I just stupidly took this seal out thinking it was a water pump seal… thanks for adding the part number in the description

[@corey_goes_shooting]

Once you got the replacement... Did you just push it back on the tube and bolt up the water pump? I just did the same thing and there isn't info available for actually reinstalling this thing without pulling the timing cover

[@georgeesteban4183]

Brooo you saved me I’m running into the same problem right now … I got the 3.5 turbo and did the same thing 🤦‍♂️

[@AlfonsoCarbajal-l8l]

friend I found this video too late, I already removed the timing cover and tried to put the new seal but when I go to put the timing cover the tube pushes the gasket again, what do I do??? help me please

[@chuckoman]

thank you - and I am sorry for your trouble

[@Roscocrumz]

Thank you! This was a big help.

[@texasoweee]

So i accidentally damaged the pipe that seal goes around it ?? Did i screw up my engine and can i use red rtv sealer under this gasket to seal up the small scratches

[@Endgator]

For anyone wondering the same thing, it is okay if the scratches aren't too deep. Use RTV sealer and make sure the gasket is installed correctly, and you should have no issue. If you bent the pipe, chipped it, or made large deep scratches you may need to replace the pipe. However I scratched mine getting the gasket out and have had no issues with it by just using RTV sealer.

[@texasoweee]

If I didn't put gasket maker will coolant leak into the oil ? Also how do you replace the tube

[@Endgator]

@@texasoweee im not sure how to replace the tube since the scratches I had didn't warrant that. if you don't put the gasket maker on it may leak if the scratches were long and deep enough, but in most cases I wouldn't worry about coolant leaking into the oil. If it was leaking into the oil there would likely be signs that something is wrong, like the motor running weird, unnatural oil texture, or temperature issues.

[@OscarMartinez-sb3ev]

Thanks for the video ,it was a big help

[@kenc.2448]

Once installed does it have to be pressed in? Was unable to press it further ended up tearing it when pressing with a socked. Does it just slide in and water pump itself presses it place after installation?

[@BrandonKluna]

How did you get it out ! Mine was separated and I still have half of it in there

[@fourdtough]

currently trying to remove it from my 3.7 mustang. small leak from that seal because the bottom is worn out. got the wire part off but the rest remains. How can I get it all off?

[@didickcheeseburger]

what happens if this gasket isnt replaced? will oil drip from somewhere?

[@ajconfident]

How did you get it out if you don’t mind me asking? Had coolant leaking from my water pump. Went to replace it and came to find out someone changed it before and that piece was actually torn. It’s split in two just like you said and no matter what I do I can’t seem to get that back half out

[@coltpickren3921]

I have the same problem how did you get it out info please

[@libertypromo]

@@coltpickren3921 Did you manage to get it out? I can't get mine. What tool did you use? Thanks.

[@da73]

Thank you for this video!! I literally just did this on my friends 2012 3.7L Mustang. I mistakenly mistook the timing cover seal for a water pipe seal and just ripped it off lol. After realizing my mistake this was the first video I found. Glad to see I’m not the only one who has done this haha. Anyway I managed to get the steel banded portion of the inner part of the gasket out by picking and prying on it for 20 mins. Unfortunately all the parts stores were closed by this time so I’ll have to order the part tomorrow. Were you guys able to install the seal easily or have any tips? I’m hoping a little lubricant will help install it.

[@ivnpnz8184]

Yes it installs pretty easy specially with just a little oil or grease so it can slide on easily

[@JoshuaRando]

This video was a huge help. Do I need to drain the oil to replace the gasket?

[@ivnpnz8184]

I didn’t you could if u feel like some sort of debris fell in.

[@JoshuaRando]

@@ivnpnz8184 Hey I tried removing the seal and it tore. I got the front half of the seal off. But the back piece is still in there. I've been spraying some WD-40 to maybe loosen it up. Am I going to have to pull the whole timing cover off?

[@ivnpnz8184]

@@JoshuaRando you don’t have to pull the cover off. You just have to pry the back of the seal of with a small screw driver or a pick. You can also use a small hook pick and pull as I grip on it.

[@cliffmassey9825]

the entire seal will come out the front. Once i got the part with the embedded metal band separated and off (grease the tube first then pry around with a flat head screwdriver) then used a pick to get the rest out. Took about an hour. Be careful to not scratch the tube. Use silicone around tube when replacing the gasket. DO NOT take the timing cover off. $2K+ job. Keep picking at the bastard. Stay calm.

[@libertypromo]

Any more help anyone, please? I have tried several picks and worked at it a long time. Which pick did you use? Did you pick in between the tube and seal or in between the timing cover and seal? Mine seems really stuck. I did get the outer half off, but the inner part is just really tough.

[@da73]

Was installation pretty straight forward?

[@mikedunbar7583]

@@libertypromosame bro!

[@deloachgator251]

shit! me too!!

[@Johncalvin666]

@@libertypromoWhere you able to finally get back part of seal out ?

[@raideralexofficial]

How did you replace the gasket?? Mine is stuck and came out in two pieces

[@ivnpnz8184]

@@raideralexofficial I pulled it out slowly using a small pick and a flat head screwdriver.

[@mikedunbar7583]

How did you get the timing cover gasket out. Mine ripped in two, and I can’t get the deeper half out.

[@ivnpnz8184]

Hi I used a thin flat head screwdriver. U can use a hook pick and pull it slowly

[@kenc.2448]

What did you use to install? Had same problem. Tried a thin pipe. Was getting caught in surrounding cover. Ended up tearing new one. Any advice to install new one?

[@jadanliu_7]

Replaced my waterpump and now im getting p0017 and p0391 crankshaft and camshaft correlation codes.. Any clues please?

[@ivnpnz8184]

Timing might be off

[@markbertrand2695]

Still trying to get mine out. Like you said it tore in half. Pain in the ass for sure.

[@tylerblack301]

Damn I’m doing this repair right now and just ran into this issue. Looks like I’ll keep trying to get the rest of that seal out.

[@BrandonKluna]

lol same , literally doing it rn

[@matiasguiguez1357]

Doing one now that when removing the water pump it actually broke this seal. I was looking all over the place for this seal

[@jaimeorta9196]

So how you fix this problem?

[@cpec4]

I finally got the old seal off....since I did just like everyone else. So...how did you guys go about getting the new seal back in correctly?

[@ivnpnz8184]

U just tap it back in place

[@kevinhoc9413]

Did you have to remove front cover to replace

[@ivnpnz8184]

No didn’t have to.

[@rymo10001]

Mine started to come off with the water pump. SUPER SAD FACE!

[@Johncalvin666]

I’m finding it hard to believe that the back part of the seal can be removed I have a new replacement seal but like others have said got the front band off but the back one inside the cam shaft timing cover is another beast it’s self please someone assure it can be done if so I guess I can keep picking

[@huntergardner597]

Did you happen to get the second piece out? I just ran into the same issue haha

[@Johncalvin666]

Well no but as far as I can tell the seal is still in I got what I could put new seal in slowly it went all the way to the same position put on the water pump and got no leaks or no water in oil I did change oil and new filter

[@bjently]

Hey, just curious. I had replaced my water pump and now have an oil leak from my timing cover on this engine. There's no way an oil leak could be related to this process, right? The water pump only touches coolant, right?

[@ivnpnz8184]

The pump has the o ring around it that seals the timing cover. That could be it.

[@ivnpnz8184]

I would suggest looking around it look at the corner or edges of your valve covers as well

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Mustangs and Transits too.

[@thegolfnut812]

There is one guy who has a video replacing the water pump on a 2012 F150 Ecoboost. In his video he replaces this gasket and of course it looks easy but it's not. So I went to remove mine and it tore and I've used picks and flat head screwdrivers and so far, no luck. I'm not sure what I'll have to do to get this out. Unfortunately I've scratched the top of the tube a little and I think I can smooth it out with a small flat file I have. Whoever this guy is and I'm trying to find the video, he's giving bad information. If you don't have to remove it, DON'T because you'll be screwed. I wish I found your video. Suggestion, change the title and take out the "When doing a 3.7 non turbo" and leave it as "Ford F150 water pump DO NOT REMOVE timing cover gasket" because what you are saying here is correct and will save people a lot of frustration and grief. Also, this is the same part number whether it is a 3.5 or 3.7 boost or no boost.

[@justintanner7020]

Thanks alot brother

[@travelingman217]

Is this a 2011 f150 3.7 F150?

[@ivnpnz8184]

Yes

[@dude-fi6wg]

I @$%$#$% did the same thing. Hope I can get it all out.

[@stephenpaul6118]

The only time you want to remove it is if it's damaged and causing a leak. Otherwise, leave it alone.

[@Rational20]

I found this video too late, had already ripped mine off. The parts guy at Ford told me that you have to remove the timing cover because it installs from the back. Apparently (and hopefully) he's wrong.

[@ivnpnz8184]

Yeah u don't have to do that. You pry it out and then just push the new one in evenly... The part number is in the description

[@Rational20]

@@ivnpnz8184 Thank you for the info and posting the video, I'm breathing much easier! Now I'm having a problem finding the red o-ring on the top pipe. Ford parts couldn't find it. I finally found it on their parts website, it's called an "Intake Manifold Seal" and the MSRP is $ 26.33 for that little o-ring. When I check for fitment it supposedly is the wrong part. I'm still working on it.

[@BrandonKluna]

Don’t reply to me I I got my answers from the comments thanks dude

[@ajconfident]

Nevermind I got it off

[@ivnpnz8184]

Sorry some reason my phone didn't get a notification from ur message... All I did was keep prying it with a flat head screwdriver until it came out ... The part number for the seal is in the description.

[@EdgarthenaturalJ]

Man smh 🤦‍♂️

[@AlfonsoCarbajal-l8l]

friend I found this video too late, I already removed the timing cover and tried to put the new seal but when I go to put the timing cover the tube pushes the gasket again, what do I do??? help me please