E 350 1 Ton Van V10-6.8L VIN S (1997)
Valve Cover: Service and Repair
Left Side
REMOVAL
WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR
NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND CAN BE
IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE
EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
1. Remove the intake manifold.
2. Fully loosen the cam cover.
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Remove the two nuts and the sixteen bolts, and remove the cam cover and the cam cover gasket.
NOTE: The cam cover bolts are a part of the cam cover and are not to be removed.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces of the cylinder head.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the aluminum retainer plate. These
tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
2. Apply silicone in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealer F1AZ-19562-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G320-A2.
NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with solvent. Allow to dry until there is no sign of
wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
