Ford 5.4L 3 Valve Coolant Crossover Gaskets, Both Replaced -The easy way
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- If this video helps you, please consider subscribing, it would really help! How to replace both of the gaskets on the coolant crossover without having to remove the intake manifold. Specific to the Ford 5.4 liter 3 valve engine. This is a massive time saver and a big headache for Ford guys. If this has helped you, please consider subscribing! @FordTechMakuloco I think you'll like this one.
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Talk about a lifesaver. Had all the gasket orders then stumbled across this video. You the man
Right? 😄I did the same thing. Still have the other gaskets i hope I never need!
Looking up random places my Coolant could be leaking from... having climbed all over the back end of the engine by the fire wall (where the leak looked like it was)... went back out to truck. Leaking from the gasket but never would have seen it. This video was a life savor. Thanks!
Glad it helped you!
Do you realize you saved my life . I was about 5 minutes short of jumping off a bridge when I came across your video . I am not a Mecanic, I’m a carpenter. But I thought changing an alternator in my f150 can’t be that hard . The first problem I had was i broke off both bolts in the bypass that hold that funny little strap over the alternator . I borrowed a trunk load of tools from my friends and also purchased 10 gallons of anti sieze solution . I tried drilling out the bolts and broke a bit in one bolt and ruined the other . Now I have to buy a new coolant bypass tube. Local dealership with taxes , just shy of $1000.00 😭😭. So i decided to get a used one. This is now, 5 days since I started the job. First thing to do is remove the existing piece . I drained the radiator, Made a mess I had to clean up . Sprayed the 4 bolts for 2 days with liquid wrench and finally today I attacked the job. With much patience and perseverance, I got the bolts out and was so happy and pleased with myself until I tried to remove it . I spent half an hour jiggling it back and forth but to no avail . It kept hitting something. I sat down and felt sick to my stomach looking at what I would have to do to get that stupid thing out. So I turned to utube to see if there was a solution to my dilemma. I tried two or three till I came across yours. When I saw what you did , I could here music coming down from the sky. Ten minutes later I was sitting down with that bypass pipe on my lap. Thank you for saving my life 😊😊.
Awe man, so happy this helped you! I was doing the same thing, wiggling it over and over and it just wouldn't come out! Then I started to think there HAS to be way. At that point I was committed. Worked like charm! I so appreciate you taking the time to tell me your story, I literally just read it aloud to my family. Much love brother!
I showed this to a local mechanic who wanted me to get new intake gaskets, a new intake manifold (which is on national back order), and was going to have to charge a whole bunch of labor……. I showed this video and provided the crossover tube gaskets, and this fixed the issue like a charm. Only paid 250 for the fix rather than thousands
Awesome!! I bet he's happy he learned a new trick too. Hahaha!
Hey whatever works, I like it!
If you approve, I'm doing this on the weekend.
Thanks for the info on filing the tab on the head I also had to take the sleeve out of the intake manifold and file it down as well to get the crossover back in with the new gasket thanks again for sharing your find.
DUDE!!! We showed your video to our mechanic, he got the Dremel out and filed that area down, saved us HUNDREDS in labor costs!! He said Ford should be ashamed that they did that! Thanks man!!
FANTASTIC!! 🤣 I honestly wonder if it was supposed to be removed after production. As in, was it designed correctly, but then cheaped out during the manufacturing process.
Holy crap! Thanks for the great tip!
My 2013 5.4 started to give off that coolant smell and found it leaking from the drivers side gasket. Looked all over the interwebs, and most videos and replacement pics showed the intake together with the coolant crossover tube. Thought I had a LOT of work and hours to get it all done. But then came across your video! Even without your great tip, this video still showed I only need to replace the gaskets on the crossover tube and not even deal with the intake. So much weight lifted off my shoulders, and will tackle this job over the weekend.
Thanks again for the great tip, and keep up the great work!
Thanks Mike! Every once in a while I find these gems. LOL Happy to share the success! 😁
I have to tell you I had just finished watching a video showing I needed to take the intake off because I was stuck. Hit the back button hoping for a better solution and BAM! There you were! Thank you for sharing that information, I filed that corner down and it came right out.
Oh good, glad to hear it!
You saved me $1650 and perhaps a replacement of the whole vehicle! The mechanic quoted me $1700 for the whole job, including replacing the crossover pipe. I picked up gaskets for $50 and my son and I did the job in a couple of hours! Thanks so much!
Brilliant! So glad to hear it. I've always wondered why they did plastic on these, sheesh. Toss me a sub and i'll try to do more on the Ford! 😁
@@DoesItTrack done and done!
Just developed a leak on mine as was dreading the job as I have no time for crap engineering!! Found your video and am super excited, thanks!!
Happy to help! Good luck!
@@DoesItTrack
Hello.
Would you happen to know if this procedure can be done on a 4.6l (panther platform)?
@@DoesItTrack
The crossover gaskets (for the 4.6l) are available for less than $15. & I would like to avoid taking out the entire intake manifold.
Help please.
Hello, just wanna say thanks so much for this video, you did just save us a few hundred bucks in gaskets, time, and elbow grease!
Glad it helped!
Thank you!!!!! You're right, shaved just a little out and was able to remove it easily!!!! Replaced gaskets and worked great. Saved me lots of time!!!!!
Dude, what a valuable video. there should be a collection of vids on here that are labeled "Terribly Invaluable, $$ saving ingenuity, Never Delete !" and this should be in there. no way I wanted to do these gaskets if I had to remove the intake. I would have, but saved time, knuckles and curse word consumption. (there's only so many swear words, we may run out!! ) Thank You So Much. My Hat to you Sir!
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Freaking gold. This video just saved me likely hundreds of dollars!!! I’m a dyi’r for 60 years. Videos like this save my ass!!!
I hear ya! I've always been a DIY guy as well. Little tricks like this has saved me thousands over the years. So glad it helped ya!
Thanks so much for your video! It worked for me just fine after 5 minutes with my Dremel. I had a little trouble getting the passenger side back under the manifold. A small chamfer on the edge of the crossover let it slip under the manifold insert.
Excellent! Glad it helped you out. This really should a Technical Service Bulletin. 🙂
Brother, you saved me tons of work. I just did it this morning less than an hour. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Fantastic job!❤
So happy to hear that!
Just saved me $1800. Yes that was the quote from Ford to do this job. I was able to knock this out in 1.1hours. Dremel with the right bit made quick work.
Right on! So glad it helped!! I'll do more vids like this too, I seem to find weird shortcuts for some reason. 😆
Gotta tell you. I've been doing this since the early 2000's. This trick worked like a charm. And it saved the customer 100's of dollars too .
You Sir, you are the man!
I have not looked for the leak yet but I was guessing coolant crossover so I came to UA-cam before downloading schematics & this is the first video I found.
Tackling this job this evening after work
Good luck!!!
Thanks to your video ive saved so much time and my beautiful platinum from 2011 is good for another 100k at least! Already replaced the rollers last year.
I used my Dremel to trim the material needed for clearance and it worked great. Thank you so much
Excellent!!
This is pure gold right here! I can't appreciate this enough thank you!
Glad it helps!!
Just wanted to say thanks for the hack on the cross over worked great big time and cost savings.
Glad to hear it! Thanks!
Excellent video! Short, concise and to the point. You have a great narrative voice…no uuhhh’s or aahh’s which drive me crazy. Thank you for taking the time to share this.
Thank you very much! I truly appreciate the kind words.
Thank you. Worked for me saved a ton of time. Very happy and grateful. Thanks again.
bud im so glad i seen this vid before i tackled this job i believe your gonna save me a pile of time especially its 4th of july weekend my family thanks you
Glad to hear it man! Have a great 4th!
Thank you so much. Something so simple but not so obvious. Saved a lot of time with your tip 👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome Wayne! Glad it helped you out. Anytime i find cool tricks like this i post them on here. Even if it's out of my genre. Feel free to sub too! 😁
This worked perfectly. Great video nice find. 2013 nav.
Glad to hear it, Gary!
Thanks for the help! Shaving that corner off is crucial and my gasket had a Crack as well.
These plastic ones just eventually crack. I wish they had a full rubber or metal replacement.
You’re a lifesaver!!!! Thank you for this!!!
Thank you, I have been looking for a leak over the trans bell housing, falling from the AC drain tube. I am pretty sure this is my culprit I will have to verify tomorrow. Your weight reduction adjustment looks great to me I will be using it. 👍
Great to hear!
thank you so much, mine just started leaking, your was 1st u tube that came up, I can do this but probably not manifold, thanks for posting.
Awesome! So glad it helped!
You just completely made my day. Thank you..
This absolutely saved my life. This worked great and saved me so much time and money. Thank you good sir
Awesome!!! Glad it helped!
Thanks for the tip! Worked like a champ!
Excellent!! Glad to hear.
Thanks sir it was very helpful for me and everyone I think 😊
awesome hack. Thank you for this it helps me so much.
Right? I knew there had to be way that wasn't a 4 hour job for replacing a $15 part. LOL
This worked!! Thank you so much!!!
You are a life saver thank you very much
THANKS ITS A GREAT IDEA SAVES TIME
Sweet Jesus...you are the man. Just happened to me today. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
So glad man! Huge time saver. I honestly think that's how it was supposed to be, they just didn't remove the overcasting to save cost.
@@DoesItTrackWell the good thing is that you get to be the "Badass of the Day" because they didn't...
@@bleedingeyeball27 much appreciated!
Had my intake gasket set ready and my Clymer manual open. Figured Id watch one more video before I started to tear this colossal piece of shit apart. Barley broke a sweat using your cheat code. I hope you win the God damned Billion dollar power ball brother.
Thanks ... from Saudi Arabia.
Thank you very much for sharing.
Dude life saver thank you
Glad it helped!
Awesome! Thank you very much for the tip!
Glad it was helpful!
Hero! I hope ganna tackle it Now!!!
Awe yea!
Yesssss!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this info.
Glad it helped!😁
Thanks you for this
Dang good tip, tks for sharing.
On a 2004 Town Car 4.6 2V I'm hoping I can pull off the alternator to access a couple small bolts on each side beneath the front of the aluminum cross over of the Ford intake to replace just the 2 crossover gaskets without having to do an entire intake manifold gasket job.
The 2 crossover /lower T stat housing gaskets for this 4.6 2V Lincoln Town Car application were
5W7Z-8C387-AA and 5W7Z-8C388-AA
..??.. application #'s or do you mean part order #'s...
@Art Gaty Those were the part #s , but unfortunately, there are non accessible bolts that cannot be accessed without complete intake manifold removal, and the mating plastic intake beneath the aluminum crossover part was found to be compromised anyhow after removing the intake and checking, so I'm glad I got a new intake manifold from Rock auto before I took the intake manifold off.
@@1fnjo790
THANK YOU for your comments!!!
I'm going through the same thing now & found the same non accessible bolts.
I would bet that you know the temporary (but possibly long term) fix - while waiting for the new intake.
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@santrece1350 I think I found out that it wouldn't work without pulling the whole intake manifold off
the rear bolt on right side is under manifold, what a pain to get out ,I had to cut a 5/16 boxed end wrench short enough to turn bolt about 1/8 a turn. finally got it out.
I love custom tools! Haha!
Oh my goodness! I am wondering if this methodology could be used on my 2005 Ford Crown Victoria because I have the same issue.
Torque spec of cross over bolts? Thanks for the tip.
Thanks
Can the crossover on the 4.6 PI also be fixed without removing the entire manifold?
So I had to change mine out, and to get to the back bolt, I had to use an 8 mm low profile socket along with a 1/4" swivel head wrench. The one I got is from Titan.
great video. did it today, mine was only leaking from the driver side, so once i got it all loose, i realized i had enough room to remove the gasket on the driver side and replace it, fixed my leak and now i know if the passenger side ever leaks what to do. i am saving this video for future reference. do you know that ford wanted $600 for the gasket kit to do this job. that is crazy. i spent $17 at advance auto( part# 35789 ) to do this job. cause i did not know what i was doing it took me alot of time to figure it out, but i could EASILY do this again in 1.5 hours now that i know. a 1/4 ratchet with a short 8mm socket is a MUST to get to the one bolt that is hard to get to. once bolt is loose and turned part of the way out, ratchet must come off, shove phillips screwdriver in back of socket to remove all the way. all bolts are 8 mm or 10 mm. one bolt for alternator is 13mm. thats all you need. dont know about torque settings, just use a 1/4 in. ratchet and tighten it down good.
So taking the driver side gasket was easy?
@@rubencintora6777 yes can be done in like 30 mins. now that i know what i am doing.
leave altenator alone just remove bolts from the driver side and passenger crossover pipe . pipe will lift up enough to remove driver side gasket. make SURE to feel wih finger that surface is clean! before putting new one in.
@@sundogtune Thanks for the advice, I'm having the same problem and want to attempt the fix. Is there only one bolt underneath the passenger side under the crossover?
@@josemedina3469 no bolts underneath, but 2 on top and also a bolt that holds a bracket going over the alternator. if your is JUST leaking from the driver side i would not mess with passenger side gasket. remove thermostat housing, and bolts from both sides on the crossover pipe,(follow my tip for hard bolt to get too on driver side). this will give you enough room to remove driver side gasket. even though i had it all loose i have had NO PROBLEMS with the passenger side gasket leaking so far. hope this helped, let me know if you need any other advice. this was for a 2010 f150 5.4l .
some one buy this guy a six pack . thank you brother.
All I ask is for a sub! Please! 😁 Subscribing really helps the most.
@@DoesItTrackyou got yourself a new subscriber. 👍
I haven't tried it yet (happened last night) but from all the comments I'm subscribing off them.
How did u get back bolt out around intake????😊
Thank you so much for the video I found the problem on my 2006 grand marquis same issue
So glad it helped!
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Wait a minute.....
So, this procedure will work on 4.6l panther platform engines????!!!!
Please reply.
@TheKimbleGang4Life
...,Kimble.....; Did it work for you?
I will check on mine within a day or two.
Would you kindly reply?
😂😂😂
Yes it worked
@@TheKimbleGang4Life
Ok..... I have to use a day in the near future (most likely not the whole day).
The thing is that there are so many people claiming that it cannot be done without taking out the intake manifold.
Thanks for replying.
I will come back within a few days!!
Perfect
What a lifesaver this is. I am gonna try this on my 2006 Expedition. I assume the flange and overcast is still the same ?
If it's the same motor I would think it would be the same. Look and see if it looks like mine in the video. Fingers crossed!
Is this possible with the 5.4 2v also ?
Thanks.
God bless you
Thank you sir!
Any chance you could pit the part link in the comments? Thanks
@DoesItTrack do you have to drain the coolant for this fix?
Yes, about half of it.
where are the bolts for it ... under it? on top is just 1 bolt on passenger side and i cant tell on the driver side. i have a leak on passenger side. with it being cold and was getting dark I don't know when ill even tackle it.
How did you get that back bolt out and put back
Mine came right out of the top there.
the leak you were talking about running down and dripping off the back of the block. nay be what is wrong with mine. but i also have milky oil. would that cause the milky oil or would it be a whole different issue? had a bad freeze and now i have coolant coming off the back of the motor( possible freeze plug) and milky oil. HELP!!
Ouch! Milky oil is typically a head gasket or a crack in the water/oil jacket of the block. Sorry man, that's a rough one.
What yr is the vehicle I’m hoping it works on mine I have a 11 Ford Expedition same problem
Mines a 2010
Would this cause my reverse to go out?
I honestly don't know.
Is it plausible for this type of issue to cause coolant to be sucked into the combustion chamber? I think that is what's happening to my engine on my 2008 Ford Econoline E250 V8 4.6 2 valve.
Not with this particular failure.
I hane a 2012 navigator with that same leak , what year is yours , i plan to tackel it this weekend, hop the bolts are on top
Mine's a 2010.
Omg thanks man so I guess my 2012 is same as yours , I order all parts will get on it Friday, man your video need to go viral, help so much folks , will post my Fix yes I sad it my fix 😅😅
Help. I cannot get that right side rear bolt. 😒
Does it work for the 4.6 ??
I have no clue. I've only owned the 5.4L. If it does work, let me know!
Do you remember what torque specs are for the Crossover pipe?
I don't remember. Been a couple years ago. LOL
@@DoesItTrack I figured it out...hehehe.
@@VirgiliusRomanus Oh good! What was it? LOL
Will this work on a 2003? It has the 5.4 but looks a little different. Ita telling me I have to take the intake off..
I honestly don't know, but if it's similar it should.
That was my question... After several vids on the 2v, I don't think it does. I think the gasket goes into a channel that is part of the plastic intake manifold. I would love to be wrong, and have this fix work.
Did you guys figure it out
Does any one have the part# for right and left side gasket? Just for the crossover tube?
Ford part # YL3Z 8C388 AA and Ford part # YL3Z 8C387 AA
Just left the dealership. Had to ask what part this was at the counter cause everyone assumed a thermostst housing. Got a diagram and part #s
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Hello.
Would you happen to know if this procedure can be done on a 4.6l (panther platform)?
I honestly have no idea, I've never owned or worked on a 4.6. If you give it a go, let me know please. I'd like to know as well.
@@DoesItTrack
Thank you.
I will be back with an update within a few days.
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@@DoesItTrack
Good afternoon.
I have given it a preliminary go at it.
In order to see if the bolts that hold the crossover onto the intake manifold can be removed by my hands (with tools);
I removed the alternator.
I disconnected the thermostat cover because the hose being cleared out of the way will provide a clearer view.
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Bolts on the passenger side:
One on top, three on the bottom - one which is highly improbable to be taken off without removing the intake manifold, or breaking off the plastic portion (of the intake manifold) that it goes through.
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Bolts on the driver's side:
Two on top - they hold the thermostat cover onto the the thermostat housing & go through (and also hold) the thermostat housing onto the intake manifold.
Four are on the bottom - like at every corner of the thermostat housing - and one of those are also highly improbable to be taken off without breaking part of the intake manifold.
I believe that a certain temporary fix will be the way - until I can get a new manifold, and also make the time to do the swap.
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@@DoesItTrack
The bolts I refer to as being on the bottom:
they are facing up - they go from the intake manifold into the (aluminum) coolant crossover.
@@santrece1350 Good to know. Sounds like the underside bolts are the odd-ball. That sucks!
Thanks guy taking this job on in the am. Really appreciate the tips 👍
Glad it helps!
How did u get to the back bolt on that side ur talking about tho?????
With just a socket and extension. Mine was pretty easy to get at, is yours covered by something?
The bolts are upside down I can get to 2 but there is one on the backside left if standing in front of truck and it’s not accessible but all in all your video was very helpful on helping find the leak it was right where u did the video so thank you and I’m now a subscriber
Lol now I need a video on getting the bolt off and out lol
I have the same problem waiting on some advice
@@henryramos7644 mine came out pretty easily, is yours different?
Ok my big question is how did you get that one screw out from the manifold bruh? You already got that screw out how? How you post this video and not show how you got that screw out I have an 2003 Eddie Bauer edition 5.4 and it has a screw I can't get out
I'm not sure which one you are referring to. Mine had the 4 there right on the top that fairly easy to get to with a 1/4" socket extension. Perhaps make a video and show me which one? Getting to the point that I started the video was pretty easy honestly.
@@DoesItTrack what I mean is the left side of the cross over there's one screw bottom side up only way to remove it is to pull the manifold apparently I'm talking about the one screw on the left that goes into manifold next to where you shaved off the metal to remove the crossover
@@user-lr9fq4eh8p All of mine are top down bolts, yours come in from the bottom?
@@DoesItTrack yeah man my 03 that one that you have the manifold is on top of the crossover mine is under the crossover I wish I can show you a pic but can't on UA-cam comments
@@user-lr9fq4eh8p Oh that sucks! No way of getting a 90 degree tool down there or anything?
HI, thank you for this. I have a 2003 that is leaking from the passenger side and filling the plug wells with coolant resulting in a terrible miss. After changing out coil after coil, replacing fuel pump and other stuff, we have concluded its this - of all things. Do you know if it has been confirmed the same on the 2003? Most importantly I can't seem to find the gasket for this crossover tube anywhere... Do you by chance have a link?
Thank you for taking the time to share!
Mine is the next generation so I'm not really sure. I'd say call your local parts store and see if they can find it. I'd just be guessing on your 2003.
Ford dealer in New York gets $3,200 for this job.
Wow!!! If you do it this way, takes a little over an hour. 😁
It wo
It worked great. Saved me.
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Dude, what a valuable video. there should be a collection of vids on here that are labeled "Terribly Invaluable, $$ saving ingenuity, Never Delete !" and this should be in there. no way I wanted to do these gaskets if I had to remove the intake. I would have, but saved time, knuckles and curse word consumption. (there's only so many swear words, we may run out!! ) Thank You So Much. My Hat to you Sir!
So glad to hear that, Bruce. Very nice of you to say so. This was one of those "ah ha" moments that just has to be shared with the community.
@@DoesItTrack I did do the mod, used a grinder. 30 seconds of work. :-) but then I did not even need to pull the entire assy out, as it did not want to come free of the intake with out a fight, and since I didn't have the gasket for that side anyway, I left it in place, the oposite end was free enough for me to lift and remove the old gasket, clean up and place the new one. but the advice was priceless like I said. its easy stuff t
like that, that make a repair so much simpler and possible for many more people than it would be. And thats just awesome knowledge to come by. so thanks again. By the way, I was hard pressed to
find anybody talking about doing this job without removing the intake. and I was fairly sure it was possible, but I wanted to see if anybody else thought so, before I invested the time. I had trouble finding anybody talking about this particular cross housing on this motor. and ironically, yours was the first video I found. I needed no other videos to encourage me. Cheers!!