87 f150 5.0L here...122K miles ....both my valve cover gaskets were puking oil....1st job I had to do. I will be putting in new reman fuel injectors and if time permits I'll clean and repaint my valve covers. Your videos are AWESOME.
Replacing the valve cover gaskets on this truck fixed the burnt oil smell I had, I could smell the burnt oil every time I came to a stop. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this repair.
The Fix - That EGR pipe can be a hard sucker to get loose. I used WD40 , and PB Blaster for 2 days - no luck. I then ordered a small can of KROIL from AMZ. Put a 6" piece of weed eater Fuel line on the end of the nozzle so you can get to tight spots with out waste. This KROIL is expencive !(18.83 for 8oz)- we used it on JET Engine exhaust bolts -only thing that worked. After 2 hours of soaking The EGR pipe came off. Work all rusty exhaust or otherwise bolts back and forth to loosen without breaking or stripping.
I’m having the hardest time removing that center torx bolt. I have the correct size but it won’t budge at allllll. Anyone have some tips or tricks?! 1986 Bronco with the 302 EFI
The previous owner may have put loc tight thread sealer. Reinstall the bolt closest to it and snug it down to relive pressure off the torx bolt, try using penetrating oil and let it sit for a few hours. If that doesn’t work use a little heat from a heat gun or torch (be very careful with the heat) move all components out of the way.
I just replaced the valve cover gaskets on a 1988 E150 van with the 5.8L: pure phun, no vertical, no easy way to do it. Just time and wrenches. Oh, and those dang vacuum hoses everywhere....
For future ref... once u get all that stuff off...u can easily reach that awad / hidden bolt with a hex key if u dont have a 2 foot extension...and once ur that far why wouldnt u pull the intake and replace the gasket ??? That is the main leak on 302 and 351...put u a nice bead of silicone on the china walls
One thing about replacing gaskets, never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever never ever ever ever ever ever ever use silicone on a paper or cork gasket it will turn to mush and will start leaking. Member silicone sealers is supposed to be used without the gasket. If you really need to put some groups on your gasket use aviation permatex
Do you have any advice on repairing a 5.8 1994 Ford Bronco the mechanic said I need a new timing chain which I'm fine with but then he was mentioning how the timing chain was hitting the cylinders and that there was some problems with the valves do you have any advice
If the timing chain broke or skipped, chances are the valves in the head may have bent. It would be a good idea to have the heads removed and checked to replace valves as needed.
Thank you, These are the original l lines. I have has to replace a couple of the ac hard lines, you can get hard vacuum lines at local parts store in the black color, online they are more colors to choose from. You can heat them and bend them as desired. You can also find a used set online eBay.
The gasket I used can hold the bolt in place. I placed the gasket onto the valve cover, fed two bolts through the cover and into the gasket. Once the cover is in place I thread the two bolts into the head and follow with the rest of the bolts.
@@TheFixTech I made 3 set of studs 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and cut a slot in the top for a common screw driver. Insert them in your primary part, lay the gasket over the studs, put the part on and a few bolts, then use a common screw driver to remove the alignment studs. Long set screws will work too.
I would love to ask you a few questions about my 1989 bronco . Like when I start it the engine will rev up and down like 3 or 4 times before idle. Is that normal ? Or vacuum ? Or electrical . I can’t figure it out at all.
Get the engine to operating temp, pull diagnostic codes, Check/replace the iac valve. Also check engine vacuum should be between 16-20hg. If lower then possible vacuum line leak and or intake plenum gasket leak or intake manifold gasket leak.
I have no vacuum on the egr line . When I throttle up the needle doesn’t move at all . I have checked everything . I put a new egr , evp, and evr , and there is still no vacuum for the egr
@@CorySpitzer-xs5jy EGR does not get vac at idle. If you hold 2000rpm and still get no vac check for broken vac line. Try a new vac hose direct from manifold to EVR then EVR to EGR. If no vac at 2000rpm, then I think you have a bad EVR. Check vac from maniflod too. There is a spare vac outlet on the manifold vac tree.
What do you do if you have no vacuum to the EGR ? EVP EGR EVR are all new . Still no vacuum to the eye , all sensors are fine and get vacuum line holds vacuum when hooked up to the EGR. It’s as if the solenoid isn’t responding, or the computer not telling it to .
You do not get but a very small amount of vac at the EGR valve at idle. The small amount you may get is what little bit of suction that get thru the felt disc inside of the EVR.
Where did you get the new harness? If you rebuilt it where did you get the plugs all of mine are burnt from the heat and cracked. Thanks great videos..
Good point, the 1990 Broncos or 4x4 and up all use the E4od electronic trans so no tv cable. But if you do have one it does need to be reinstalled as it controls the pressure inside the transmission
87 f150 5.0L here...122K miles ....both my valve cover gaskets were puking oil....1st job I had to do. I will be putting in new reman fuel injectors and if time permits I'll clean and repaint my valve covers. Your videos are AWESOME.
😊😊😊....Better than any "Chilton or Haynes Manual " could EVER show or tell you...👍👍
Thank you!
@@TheFixTech ... Much oblige...much oblige...😊😊...
Replacing the valve cover gaskets on this truck fixed the burnt oil smell I had, I could smell the burnt oil every time I came to a stop. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this repair.
Hi what brand paint did you use to paint the valve covers and what is the colour called you used on them . They came out really nice
@@moparmagnum928 8:35
Wow you really got them clean. I don’t have that much patience lol
They definitely tried mine.
😮 Man you sound like Chris fix, very knowledgeable.
Good grief I thought my 90 Eddie was in nice shape this thing is immaculate 😳 just found you today and am binge watching haha
Thanks
13 years later of cleaning!! Great job and thank you. Can you do my truck now?
Oh man I would love if you made a video showing how to remove/replace the entire intake manifold gasket set.
Glad you got the valve cover gaskets replaced super nice and fresh
Ha. This was on my to do list for my F150. Excellent video as always and the timing is perfect.
Awesome! Thank you!
13 years later XD
They look great but man some black aluminum Ford performance valve covers would’ve been awesome.
The Fix - That EGR pipe can be a hard sucker to get loose. I used WD40 , and PB Blaster for 2 days - no luck. I then ordered a small can of KROIL from AMZ. Put a 6" piece of weed eater Fuel line on the end of the nozzle so you can get to tight spots with out waste. This KROIL is expencive !(18.83 for 8oz)- we used it on JET Engine exhaust bolts -only thing that worked. After 2 hours of soaking The EGR pipe came off. Work all rusty exhaust or otherwise bolts back and forth to loosen without breaking or stripping.
Solid job, good advice!
I’m having the hardest time removing that center torx bolt. I have the correct size but it won’t budge at allllll. Anyone have some tips or tricks?! 1986 Bronco with the 302 EFI
The previous owner may have put loc tight thread sealer. Reinstall the bolt closest to it and snug it down to relive pressure off the torx bolt, try using penetrating oil and let it sit for a few hours. If that doesn’t work use a little heat from a heat gun or torch (be very careful with the heat) move all components out of the way.
New subscriber here.. got a 1986 f150 with 5.0L.. what do you clean your engine bay with? I like the gloss finish to engine 👌
Good lord did that truck just roll off the factory floor?
I just replaced the valve cover gaskets on a 1988 E150 van with the 5.8L: pure phun, no vertical, no easy way to do it. Just time and wrenches. Oh, and those dang vacuum hoses everywhere....
For future ref... once u get all that stuff off...u can easily reach that awad / hidden bolt with a hex key if u dont have a 2 foot extension...and once ur that far why wouldnt u pull the intake and replace the gasket ??? That is the main leak on 302 and 351...put u a nice bead of silicone on the china walls
Good information.
Hell ya dude, good video. I gotta do this on my 5.0 f150. This helped out alot
One thing about replacing gaskets, never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever never ever ever ever ever ever ever use silicone on a paper or cork gasket it will turn to mush and will start leaking. Member silicone sealers is supposed to be used without the gasket. If you really need to put some groups on your gasket use aviation permatex
Do you have any advice on repairing a 5.8 1994 Ford Bronco the mechanic said I need a new timing chain which I'm fine with but then he was mentioning how the timing chain was hitting the cylinders and that there was some problems with the valves do you have any advice
If the timing chain broke or skipped, chances are the valves in the head may have bent. It would be a good idea to have the heads removed and checked to replace valves as needed.
Did you install some new vacuum lines on there? If so, where’d you get them? Mine are so brittle they snap any time I have to move them
Thank you, These are the original l lines. I have has to replace a couple of the ac hard lines, you can get hard vacuum lines at local parts store in the black color, online they are more colors to choose from. You can heat them and bend them as desired. You can also find a used set online eBay.
Hola amigo, yo tengo uno del 89 con el 5.0, esta junta también es compatible con el 5.0?, saludos desde Chile
What’s your tip for getting the gasket to stay in place during install?
The gasket I used can hold the bolt in place. I placed the gasket onto the valve cover, fed two bolts through the cover and into the gasket. Once the cover is in place I thread the two bolts into the head and follow with the rest of the bolts.
Good stuff!! Thanks again
@@TheFixTech I made 3 set of studs 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and cut a slot in the top for a common screw driver. Insert them in your primary part, lay the gasket over the studs, put the part on and a few bolts, then use a common screw driver to remove the alignment studs. Long set screws will work too.
I would love to ask you a few questions about my 1989 bronco . Like when I start it the engine will rev up and down like 3 or 4 times before idle. Is that normal ? Or vacuum ? Or electrical . I can’t figure it out at all.
Get the engine to operating temp, pull diagnostic codes, Check/replace the iac valve. Also check engine vacuum should be between 16-20hg. If lower then possible vacuum line leak and or intake plenum gasket leak or intake manifold gasket leak.
Where would I check the vacuum ??
I have no vacuum on the egr line . When I throttle up the needle doesn’t move at all . I have checked everything . I put a new egr , evp, and evr , and there is still no vacuum for the egr
Check the vapor canister silanoid valve . When starting the computer wants to open valve to retrieve gas vapor and then valve closes.
@@CorySpitzer-xs5jy EGR does not get vac at idle. If you hold 2000rpm and still get no vac check for broken vac line. Try a new vac hose direct from manifold to EVR then EVR to EGR. If no vac at 2000rpm, then I think you have a bad EVR. Check vac from maniflod too. There is a spare vac outlet on the manifold vac tree.
What sandpaper did you use to remove the old pain?
I used 180 grit dry sandpaper, I do not recommend wet sanding as these will rust very fast.
What do you do if you have no vacuum to the EGR ? EVP EGR EVR are all new . Still no vacuum to the eye , all sensors are fine and get vacuum line holds vacuum when hooked up to the EGR. It’s as if the solenoid isn’t responding, or the computer not telling it to .
You do not get but a very small amount of vac at the EGR valve at idle. The small amount you may get is what little bit of suction that get thru the felt disc inside of the EVR.
Just to make sure, you didn't to do anything with the coolant system, correct? i.e. drain/refill coolant
Correct, you may get a small amount of spillage from the coolant bypass hose, but not much if you keep the hose tied away.
I’m doing the same thing right now.
Now that’s a coincidence, what engine are you working on? Cleaning the valve covers was by far the hardest part for me.
5.8 in a 1988 F250.
No primer or clear coat needed?
Where did you get the new harness? If you rebuilt it where did you get the plugs all of mine are burnt from the heat and cracked. Thanks great videos..
The harness is original, not rebuilt. You can find them used online on eBay.
How you remember were all this stuff go
Make sure you attach the tv wire you will blow your trans don’t ask me how I know that
Good point, the 1990 Broncos or 4x4 and up all use the E4od electronic trans so no tv cable. But if you do have one it does need to be reinstalled as it controls the pressure inside the transmission
Hey I have a question regarding my 1989 5.0 bronco !! Btw HUGE fan of your vids ! Do you have an email ??
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.. just buy New valve covers, aluminum if you can, they're Cheap .. & Factory Straight .. 🧰👨🔧