2005 SPORT TRAC 4 0L VALVE COVERS PT2

Here is the driver side portion of the valve cover gasket R&R for a Ford 4.0L. PART 1 IS HERE: • 2005 EXPLORER SPORT TR...
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EGR DIFF PRESSURE SENSOR:
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[@danleveillee2202]

On the EGR tube, your best bet is to just pop out the two bolts on the EGR itself, and the pipe will move over quite a bit with a bungee cord safely. No need to mess with that crusty flange pipe nut down on the manifold. Free tip from a former Ford technician. 🙂

[@Mustangg16]

It's to heat the PCv valve to slow down the build up of carbon

[@ericakelley4705]

Thanks..about to start this task soon

[@sweenie58]

Try 20 below zero 🤣

[@gene6195]

Frank,I've got the 06 'Exploder' 4.0 with 260k leaking like a sieve. Been putting Lucas in with every oil change but I know the gaskets have to be replaced.
The EGR (which I've dealt with in the past) is in the rear passenger side. I don't know how much of a problem dealing with it will be. I'm sure Ford doesn't want us in their engine.
I'm not hesitant about jumping into the job of replacing the gaskets, my main concern is remembering what goes where. You've probably done this a few times as I can see.
I haven't found a video on UA-cam for the 06 model and I see that Ford keeps changing the motor mounted apparatus around to keep us at bay.
What's a good system for not winding up with extra parts ? PS.., great video.

[@frankdaiii6403]

What I did (and do on unfamiliar jobs) is TAKE PICTURES. Lots and lots of them. take photos from multiple angles, move hoses/wires to shoot underneath them and number them with a sharpie or engine paint marker. Heck, once upon a time I even labeled pieces of painter's tape and tagged hoses, spark plug wires and whatnot.

[@papabones6307]

Great video. I appreciate both parts. Specifically looked for a video, because I am going to have to do the same on my 2005 Sport Trac. I had to change the thermostat housing last year because it had warped and was leaking. I asked the same question of why Ford had routed the water hoses like they did. But you know that old Ford Commercial, where they said "Ford has a better idea!" Makes ya kind of wonder. LOL.

[@CH-ln9de]

Great Job

[@AntonioMazzarelli]

Thank you

[@334PinkBarbie]

Can you tell me what the round chain circle part is towards the front of the valve cover? My valve cover cracked on the side in the front now leaking oil with a loud noise idk if its the chain looking part because that's what I can see beneath the valve cover through the crack.

[@frankdaiii6403]

If you're referring to the exposed gear at 22:24 in the vid, that's the left side cam gear and timing chain. Directly to the left of it (as you are looking at the video/engine) there's the timing chain tensioner screwed into the head ( www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/cloyes-3218/engine-parts---mounts-16774/timing-parts-16584/timing-chain-tensioner-12190/361014c108e9/cloyes-timing-chain-tensioner/95587/2625291/2001/ford/explorer-sport-trac?q=timing+chain+tensioner&pos=0 ) That's my first check because they are prone to failure and cause a lot of noise when the chain loosens. HOWEVER, if you can "see the chain" it sounds like you have a hole, not a crack in the cover and THAT may be why it's so noisy. replace the cover first and you'll be able to check the tension on the chain when you have it off.

[@ChrisJohnson-gq9hy]

What was torque spec for valve cover

[@frankdaiii6403]

89IN*LB

[@ChrisJohnson-gq9hy]

@@frankdaiii6403 Thank you ! Video is very helpful.

[@Schnippen_Schnappen1]

Frigid 53 LOL

[@frankdaiii6403]

Hey that's frigid where I come from! 😆

[@pedrorodriguez8295]

Is better to remove the engine

[@frankdaiii6403]

For the chains you have to. I've got a vid of a 2001 Sport Trac coming soon. Full cylinder head overhaul with timing chains.