E 150 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
If coolant is found in the engine oil or coolant usage without a noted external leak, proceed with the gasket installation procedures. Check the Gasket
Application Chart in this TSB article for vehicle/engine build dates. Engines built after May, 1997 only require side gaskets.
FRONT COVER SERVICE
Follow the removal/installation instructions found in the Service Manuals for the applicable model, year, and engine combination. (Refer to the engine
built information in the Gasket Application Chart in this TSB.)
NOTE
EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN REMOVING THE OLD GASKET MATERIAL. COVER THE OIL PAN TO KEEP OUT
SCRAPED GASKET MATERIAL.
NOTE
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE FRONT COVER BOLTS TO THE TORQUE VALUE LISTED IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. THE BOLT TORQUE
SEQUENCE HAS REMAINED THE SAME BUT THE TORQUE VALUE HAS CHANGED. THE NEW VALUE FOR THE FRONT COVER
AND WATER PUMP BOLTS, STUD-BOLTS AND NUTS IS 28 N.m (20 LB-FT). THE SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW LOCATED IN THE
LOWER PART OF THE FRONT COVER IS THE ONLY FASTENER THAT HAS A DIFFERENT TORQUE VALUE, WHICH IS 22 N.m (16
LB-FT). TIGHTENING THE BOLTS TO A HIGHER TORQUE VALUE COULD CRACK THE WATER PUMP HOUSING.
