7.3 idi valve cover gasket replacement
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7.3 idi valve cover gasket replacement
two questions, i've got oil dripping off my oil filter. no, it's not the filter, i just replaced it with no change. it looks like its comming from above the filter. possibly valve cover gasket? it only leaks when the engine is hot. it seems to stop after the engine cools. is there any other place it could come from in that area?
second,
autozone's "do it yourself" section says to replace the valve cover gaskets to free the motor from the motor mount on the right side and rest it on wood blocks between the engine and the frame?? huh?? it doesn't say why. it seems redundant. if i put a block of wood between the engine and frame the engine will be sitting in the same place as if the motor mount was still attached??
does anyone have a better step by step procedure for replacing the valve cover gaskets? is it something a novice could do in the appartment parking lot on a saturday afternoon?
second,
autozone's "do it yourself" section says to replace the valve cover gaskets to free the motor from the motor mount on the right side and rest it on wood blocks between the engine and the frame?? huh?? it doesn't say why. it seems redundant. if i put a block of wood between the engine and frame the engine will be sitting in the same place as if the motor mount was still attached??
does anyone have a better step by step procedure for replacing the valve cover gaskets? is it something a novice could do in the appartment parking lot on a saturday afternoon?
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It could be the valve cover or the head gasket. First, clean everything as good as possible and then drive it for a bit. Then check to see where it looks like it's coming from. Better to fix the right problem then to do one thing and think you messed it up and then redo it with no change.
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Did you install the filter as per Navistar/Ford instructions........
VOM FSeries/Econoline Owners guide 7.3 Liter Diesel
Clean the filter mounting area of the oil cooler, lightly coat the gasket surface with clean engine oil and hand tighten until gasket contacts the base. THEN TIGHTEN ANOTHER....... 1 1/4 to 2 TURNS. Fill the crankcase and check for leaks.
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To do the valve covers drivers side is just removal and replacement....... Pax side is a bit trickier. filter has to be removed to get all the bolts and clear the rockers, remove air cleaner to allow the cover to be moved rearward, up and in toward the middle of the engine. Oil dipstick should just be there, but no problem.
Please put up a signature with truck info.......
VOM FSeries/Econoline Owners guide 7.3 Liter Diesel
Clean the filter mounting area of the oil cooler, lightly coat the gasket surface with clean engine oil and hand tighten until gasket contacts the base. THEN TIGHTEN ANOTHER....... 1 1/4 to 2 TURNS. Fill the crankcase and check for leaks.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>
To do the valve covers drivers side is just removal and replacement....... Pax side is a bit trickier. filter has to be removed to get all the bolts and clear the rockers, remove air cleaner to allow the cover to be moved rearward, up and in toward the middle of the engine. Oil dipstick should just be there, but no problem.
Please put up a signature with truck info.......
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Did you install the filter as per Navistar/Ford instructions........
VOM FSeries/Econoline Owners guide 7.3 Liter Diesel
Clean the filter mounting area of the oil cooler, lightly coat the gasket surface with clean engine oil and hand tighten until gasket contacts the base. THEN TIGHTEN ANOTHER....... 1 1/4 to 2 TURNS. Fill the crankcase and check for leaks.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>
To do the valve covers drivers side is just removal and replacement....... Pax side is a bit trickier. filter has to be removed to get all the bolts and clear the rockers, remove air cleaner to allow the cover to be moved rearward, up and in toward the middle of the engine. Oil dipstick should just be there, but no problem.
Please put up a signature with truck info.......
VOM FSeries/Econoline Owners guide 7.3 Liter Diesel
Clean the filter mounting area of the oil cooler, lightly coat the gasket surface with clean engine oil and hand tighten until gasket contacts the base. THEN TIGHTEN ANOTHER....... 1 1/4 to 2 TURNS. Fill the crankcase and check for leaks.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>
To do the valve covers drivers side is just removal and replacement....... Pax side is a bit trickier. filter has to be removed to get all the bolts and clear the rockers, remove air cleaner to allow the cover to be moved rearward, up and in toward the middle of the engine. Oil dipstick should just be there, but no problem.
Please put up a signature with truck info.......
These filters need to be TTIIGGHHTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I thought that's what everyone has been talking about?
No aftermarket covers and I don't know if you can still get new ones from IH.
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