2000-2004 Ford Focus 2.0L Zetec Engine Misfires Runs Rough: Valve Cover Gasket Oil Leak Repair
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Come along as we show you how to repair that leaky Zetec valve cover gasket causing your low power and misfire concerns.
These are the Tools and Parts needed:
Valve Cover Gasket Set (before 12-20-99)-
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Valve Cover Gasket Set (from 12-20-99 on)-
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Engine Sealant-
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Cat Claw-
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Long Reach Blow Gun-
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Tighten the bolts in two stages:
Stage 1: 2 Nm
Stage 2: 7 Nm
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These are the Tools and Parts needed:
Valve Cover Gasket Set (before 12-20-99)-
amzn.to/2uA9tVY
Valve Cover Gasket Set (from 12-20-99 on)-
amzn.to/2uA9tFJ
Engine Sealant-
amzn.to/2tgd9II
Cat Claw-
amzn.to/2tr2PSs
Long Reach Blow Gun-
amzn.to/2vjKJ1Z
Tighten the bolts in two stages: Stage 1: 2 Nm Stage 2: 7 Nm
FordTechMakuloco Brother, how much is a head gasket job on one of these cars??
I did this at 140 k miles. Now have 171 k miles. Still doesn’t burn oil. Best engine I’ve ever had.
I just replaced an exploded radiator hose (that hard plastic one above the radiator) and noticed a shit load of caked on old oil around the valve cover. Sure enough, when i added more oil (it was almost bone dry) i watched it bead up around the bolts that hold the valve cover one. Time to change the gasket... Thanks for putting this video up, should make it easy
Awesome video man, I have never replaced a valve cover gasket, and I feel like I could do it in under an hour now.
sorry for the late reply you probably already figured it out, but the oil down in the well will cause the misfire, clean it out, fix the v/c leak, and good idea to replace at least that plug too. If you see the cover is cracked it is just best to replace the plastic cover.
Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me from having to take my car to a shop and saved me a lot of money!
2003 Ford Focus, z tech motor, love my car 🚙🥰
Cheers for this! We call it the Rocker Box Cover Gasket over here. I was a little worried about exposing all the valves, but your video helped me see what to expect and helped me get on with the job; better than any book!
Note a Usual cause for leaking around the valve cover: The PCV hose on the backside of the engine collapses over time/heat/cold, almost assured to happen eventually on every one of these cars. And of course the front side/valve itself. So fix the cause as well as the symptom.
You da man FTM!!......seen over a hundred Y.T. videos on auto fixes, this is one of the best.....gotta do a v. cover on a Ford contour tomorow- I'll watch this again.
I agree only clean the cam lobes with the debri on them, there will be debri no matter how clean the cover is before removal. Also oil on cam lobes is a good idea but not required! Think about it the oil is already soaked into the metal, we are not cleaning the lobes with brake clean also. Think about it you leave your car at the airport for 30 days, do you pull valve cover and squirt some oil or do you start car and let it idle under light load for a few minutes?
They wouldn't put up with that at O'Hare LOL
Thanks I try and my videos will only get better!
Thanks for taking the time to post a video on this. Also excited to hear Casting Crowns in the background!
Great band!
hello ford tech. I dont know anything about cars hardly. I am smart enough to figure a lot of this out as I go. I have a ford escort year 2000. Its leaking oil the engine looks the same to me. I notice they over tightened the valve cover gasket. its all smooshed out one side and there looks like a cut where a small amount of oil coming from. I put a quart of oil in the car 2 days ago and it looks as though I've lost about half. I'm assuming the gasket needs replaced. its on the right side and I lifted the car just now and noticed there is way more oil underneath where you cant see from the top. the filter seems to be on right but that could be deceiving. I remember changing the oil with my brothers dad when I was little and him telling me not to over tighten it. could that break something? we had our oil changed by walmart about 2 or so weeks before this became noticable. and its getting worse. I imagine since it seems to be coming from down below that there may be a gasket causing this nonsense. please help
So my main question is, is there a gasket underneath that could be causing this "massive" leak or is it just the cover gasket like in this video? given there is way more oil underneath than around the seal up top.
I heard Chris Tomlin
Nice tutorial. Wish I watched it before i took the car to the garage. Seems like an easy job. I have a 1.6 Duratec engine and the gasket also leaked. I guess it seems like a common problem.
That's great help, I'm currently trying to sell a ford focus 1.8 mk1 and it's been flagged up that it's leaking oil. I'm guessing this is what i'll have to do so that people have peace of mind. Thank you!
Yep very common and easy task get her done and cleaned up in no time.
you will smell the hot oil smell for awhile a good engine block degreasing is in order. You can change just one wire, but hard to find seperate. If you are changing spark plugs change all 4. Was it missing before v/c replacement? What cylinder? Likely a coil pack. Flip it over and check for cracks.
I am glad you did a video. I just wondered if they hid some bolts or the bolts don't come out of the head without breaking...mine leaks so bad, you smell hot oil in the car...after I weld on the rocker panel, and ebrake fix, then this is next...hope to pass inspection soon...
Thanks this was very helpful.
Yes with compressed air, what you see in the video is residual debri that did not blow off.
Thanks for posting your video, i have the same problem with my ford fiesta 2006 1.4 and it seems a bit the same things i have to do...
Very good video...I actually needed to use this to replace my gasket. One thing though the hose on the back of the valve cover is not the pcv valve. That is hooked up to a metal line almost behind the header and heat shield.
Yes it is the pcv hose as stated in the video. It is just one part of the positive crankcase ventilation system.
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I'm not sure what you mean...because I replaced my pcv while doing this also. Yes I know that is part of the ventilation system for the crankcase. I also have this vent on the back of my valve cover, but pcv valves are usually plugged right into the block and usually in some kind of aluminum tubing. I have the same setup as you even though I have a contour. I had to take the heat shield off to access the bolt that holds the pcv valve into the block.
Manuel Ruen Pcv valves are almost exclusively in the valve cover itself. On these they plug into a crankcase oil separator under the exhaust manifold then the to the intake manifold to be burned. The fresh air inlet for the pcv system is the hose I take off on the valve cover that provides fresh air to the crankcase which mixes with the blow by gases and oil vapors and is sucked back out again by manifold vacuum attached to the pcv valve. So yes it is a positive crankcase ventilation hose.
Thanks great video ,mine 01 focus 2.0 dohc started jerking in front of stop sign when ac was on ...I changed ac compressor cleaned idle control valve. Now it jerks almost all the time when in gear even if ac is off sometimes backfires seems seems coming from cat area ....new spark plugs and wires compression is fine so time for egr...pcv. When idles no jerks ....Do you suspect something else ? no codes !!Thanks in advance
30min to do it right and clean everything real good.
Nice & clear instructions, you've helped me out mate.
Thanks. I will do the degreasing later this week then... I pulled and looked at each wire, #2 had oil at the bottom- shot in starting fluid and compressed air, oil dispersed, and the misfire light is off. The light came on AFTER I worked on it. Also did more welding - back for inspection attempt 3.
Bought one from NAPA and it fit fine...had the little bumps like the original...
Thanks!
Let me rephrase that, car was fine, I worked on it, new valve cover gasket per this great video, and then, MISFIRE light came on about 5-6 miles from the house... got it home, came back, read more here, and then checked for oil, cleared the oil and now car is fine...well, ABS light is on after I replaced the front rotors, pads...and one rear wheel cylinder and e-brake cable end...but it will pass inspection even with the light on I heard.
Cool Thanks!
Me.and my son did that job. Change the coils plugs gasket. Oil still says code 301. And run a little rough in drive. Any ideas??
Is it a good idea to clean up the debris and dead insects from the cover before removing the spark plug covers?
Unless there is debrie on the cam lobes I would not wipe them off. If you do please recoat them with fresh oil.
The permatex black is supposed to be used? Where do you put it? How thick? You like it on the aluminum mating surface, in the valve cover itself, both? Thats where I get lost. Everything else is perfect! Thanks for the vid.
+Marc Carraway On this setup you only need it for any gouges in the head gasket surface just a thin layer.
+FordTechMakuloco I have a question. I currently own this vintage engine in a 2.5L set up by Mazda. I currently have a small leak in the back of the engine. I placed a small camera to see if I had any oil leaks, but it is just the regular dirt. Where in the back engine could oil leak aside from the rear valve cover? I checked also by the block and there aren't any oil build ups. The oil leak trickles on the passenger side, travels through that area leading to the control arm. I just can't see the origin of the leak.
Thanks in advance.
I had no rust on the spark plug and cam lobes looked great..132K miles.
I really enjoy your videos. Can you point me to any video you may have made showing how to get to the fuel injector wires on a 2004 Ford focus? I want to lab scope test them but I can't figure out how to get into that black plastic rectangular tube containing the wires.
what is the line going across the heat shield? right above it? mine is rusted and leaking what i believe is oil.
Shalonda Mitchell That is your power steering pressure line.
iM DREADING doing mine, Aany chance you might know the correct part number for the correct valve cover gasket? amazon doesn't carry it, its a 2000 DOHC 2.0
That what I need
i need some serious help, i have the same engine but the gasket itself is lightly different, it works as a flat gasket needs to be pinned my both the valve cover and the engine. but the book says it is required to tighten them to the proper torque
No gget the inlay gasket as shown from ford or fel pro that is the only way with this setup.
That first bit of oil build up leak...how much time that take to build up
If my gasket is bad will it cause a slight misfire and have a rough idle??????
Mr. MTM, help! My ztec cover has no groove. The surface is flat like the head. The gasket has a metal interior, im told, and a plastic or rubber exterior. I have not been able to locate ,even at the dealer, a matching gasket!
Mitchell Rose Aftermarket valve cover on there?
Great video thank you!!!
I just followed your video but after put the valve cover back on and started the car, the engine light came on and the car felt like it was stalling. Why is that?
Check to see if your pcv line is connected
Good video, which is the belt that goes left with yellow lettering that says made in USA, and its dimensions or measure? Thanks
No this was just a valve cover gasket only.
Can you replace just one plug wire ? Should you replace all the spark plugs ? I changed the valve cover, got the MISFIRE, and it is missing now. What do you suggest ? I still am getting hot oil smell in the car - this thing leaked for awhile..previous owner neglect...
spark plug well (hole) 1 and 2 had the most oil in them
What's causing the code P0301
Is this a typical focus? Or just lack of maintenance?
Typical issue.
Was this burning anti freeze or just oil?
My head on my 03 focus is pitted all around the water outlet should i just replace to whole engine or just get the head fixed/replaced?
Clean the area and the water outlet extremely well and put a quality RTV sealer (like Permatex brand) on the water outlet. Then quickly bolt it in place. Let it cure overnight for best results or whatever the manufacture of the RTV states.
hey man , you are very knowlagebla guy . i m a new subscribbed and i have a question ( i dont even know if i would get an answer since you have this video so old) but i have a problem with this god dam focus! my car is hesitated , i changed fuel filter, canester vent valfe , sparkplugs and sparkplugs wire, pvc hose connection( elbos) and seems like an other hose going from bottom of airfilter box to the top of engine cap, i kind of put apoxy to cover craks! it still hesitates ! what should be my next move? 2002 focus single head, 68 xxx miles
How long did this actually take you? From watching your video, it doesn't seem like an $800 repair at the garage.
Where was teh crack ? THis video inspired me, I changed the gasket, and now the misfire light is on..D'OHH.
What well is FordTechMakuloco talking about ?
I started this project on my '08 Focus. Everything was going smoothly until I tried to unplug the cylinder head temp sensor. I wasn't sure how to unplug it and got too aggressive and broke it off. So now I'm waiting on a sensor to come in. So what's the torque specs on this cylinder head temp sensor when I go to install the new one? What other things are different on '08 and up models with this project? I'm also going to attempt to replace the thermostat housing while I'm waiting on the sensor. Any tips on this job? Tools needed? And torque on the 3 bolts? Thanks for the help!! You've saved me some $$$ already!!
Clay McClanahan CHT is 106 in lbs and the thermostat housing bolts are 89 in lbs. I would not touch the thermostat housing if you don't have to they never fail on these. They are a real pain and must be done from underneath with a/c compressor unbolted and bungee off to the side. There are a few things different on these namely the torque sequence. I can send the procedure for the v/c gasket to your email.
Sorry for taking so long to respond. I replaced the CHT and my check engine light has disappeared. It has not come back on since replacing it. The check engine light had been on for a while. So evidently my aggressiveness unplugging the sensor was not really the issue. It was already bad or broke. As far as the valve cover gasket, I read elsewhere to start in the center and go in a circular pattern to the outside bolts. I snugged them down but didn't over tighten.
good vid, thanks. i take it that its the same to do on the earlier silvertop zetec to? mines got 207.000 miles on it and is 16 years old and seems fine appart from this job needing to be done. it prob explain the slight misfire at tick over and the slight loss of power after 4.000 revs. that or a little air leak some where.
I am sure it is very similar.
thanks.
Common maintenance item on these! Seal it well with gasket kit + new gasket and firxed for good
Was this a Ford headgasket or aftermarket ? Does it have to come from Ford ?
thnx for the video. i ordered the gasket you use.do i also need the RTV ? i didnt see you using RTV .Thanks!
Yes, you do need RTV. Ford states to use the RTV at the 4 points where the valve cover gasket meets the cam carriers front and rear where they make the transition on the cylinder head from the flat machined surface to the arched shape of the cam carrier bearings.
do you have to change the oil after doing a gasket swap for the the zetec, I just bought a focus and the earlier owner chainged to oil a week before I bought the car
ToadHonda Snapper If it is leaking and not causing a misfire I would wait till the next oil change, do the gasket, pour a quart of oil over the valve train and let it drain into the pan, finish valve cover job. Then do a oil and filter change immediately after with extended drain.
would it hurt if I just put oil over vavle train when I change the gasket, cuz im already putting enough money into gasket plugs and wires
ToadHonda Snapper That will work too if funds are cheap. Point is to get any possible debri down to the pan and away from the valvetrain from there the oil will be sucked up and cleaned by the filter.
I am looking to change my oil this weekend, I want to switch to mobile one full synthetic. Can I use the motor craft oil filter with the mobile? I know it sounds silly but I have been getting different answers. Nice Vid!!
obadiah7771 Yes you can and would be best to use motorcraft filter with all oils.
Thanks for your reply, I love your videos, they are very easy to follow, clear, amd concise. I hope all is well with your new business. God bless!
Great video again!
Can you do one for Taurus? Thank you
One day I will, 12v or 24v?
My car is 2000 Taurus SE V6 3.0 Liter 12Valve OHV Vulcan. When you get a chance, please shoot a video for how to replace the valve cover gasket. Your tutorial video is of high quality and I really appreciate all the helps.
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How many fan has that ford focus my friend. Because mine it has only one and it's has a A/C
+victor M a focus of this model year has two I believe
+FordTechMakuloco Thanz you so much for this information.
+FordTechMakuloco Thanz you so much for this information. May you talk me How many conecctions it has the fan. Because mine it's has six in one.
What is break clean? The spray you used?
Yes it is a degreaser for brake works that is made to not leave a residue behind. Very good for final cleaning of surfaces before sealing them up. Any Auto Parts store has it.
FordTechMakuloco Thanks!
Ford, but it was a valve cover gasket.
You must save considerable time by not removing the timing belt.
The reason it's not called a rocker cover gasket is because rockers/push rods are not used anymore. All engines are overhead cam & I'm from the UK too.
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Am I the only person who saw him pull the plug boots out by the wire section?
Yes I did as I was doing a full tune up including plugs, wires and ignition coil for a crack. I explain all of that in the video.
I was hoping.
I chased a funny misfire for two years until it just ran on three cylinders. One of the wires literally fell out of the boot the next time I took it off. I haven't pulled on wires since then.
A little ,,,Too much Rambling there buds,,good effort though....have a BEER
One of my absolute first videos
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