In this video I go over the process I use to replace the valve cover gasket set on the 2012-2018 Ford Focus equipped with the duratec N/A 2.0L. I even go over a few tips and tricks that I've learned over the years of doing these valve cover gasket replacements.
Note: Please use caution when performing this service to your vehicle and use care not to get any foreign materials into the engine in the process. During the process of cleaning the mating surfaces I used a green scouring pad. These pads can shed fibers that can potentially get into the engine.
Note: Use any and all methods shown in the video at your own risk. As noted in the video I used my screw driver incorrectly as a chisel. Also, using a razor blade or a pocket screw driver on mating surfaces could potentially damage the mating surface which could result in leaks. However, if you were to scrape or damage your mating surface RTV could possibly be used in those areas to give you the forgiveness you need.
Note: When using RTV, you only have a short time to get the valve cover on and bolted down securely from the time the RTV is applied. The RTV should still be wet after the valve cover is bolted down securely.
Note: Over tightening the valve cover bolts can cause them to break. Do not over tighten the valve cover bolts.
Brake parts cleaner was used to clean the valve cover it's self.
Also, when ensuring that the valve cover gasket has not been knocked out or scraped out as shown at around the 29:00 mark, be sure not to rake off the RTV that was applied to the cylinder head earlier. If the RTV has been raked off, by your fingers, the valve cover must be removed and RTV reapplied properly.
Warning!! Use care when working around the low pressure and high pressure line at the high pressure fuel pump toward the rear of the valve cover. You will be working very closely to these and it is possible to damage these lines by being too rough around them. BE GENTLE when removing and installing the valve cover.
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22 авг 2024
