F 250 2WD Super Duty V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (2001)
Fully loosen the bolts.
14. Remove the RH valve cover.
15. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Inspect the valve cover gasket and clean the mating surface of the cylinder head.
Installation
1. NOTE: If not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes,
whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
Apply a bead of silicone in two places where the engine front cover meets the cylinder head.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4.
