A long-time friend of mine has a 2010 Fusion with the 3.0 Duratec V6 as his only family car. Unfortunately, it leaks a lot of oil.
Last year, I replaced the oil pan for him since the oil pan threads were stripped out. Although this made the car leak less, it still leaks a considerable amount of oil....mostly from the spaghetti-looking Timing Cover Gaskets.
I think this particular Ford is the only Ford that I have ever worked on in my life. A few people have informed me that it is possible to reseal the timing cover, valve cover and oil pan (again) without engine removal, but it will be challenging.
Here is the list of parts that I think will be needed for the job. If I am missing anything, please let me know.
Should I go with OE or Fel-Pro gaskets? On Asian imports, Fel-Pro rubber gaskets are junk. But again, I have no experience with domestics.
Any help, tips or suggestions for this job are appreciated. And if I should just run away since this job will be outside of my skillset, feel free to be blunt. Thanks.
Last year, I replaced the oil pan for him since the oil pan threads were stripped out. Although this made the car leak less, it still leaks a considerable amount of oil....mostly from the spaghetti-looking Timing Cover Gaskets.
I think this particular Ford is the only Ford that I have ever worked on in my life. A few people have informed me that it is possible to reseal the timing cover, valve cover and oil pan (again) without engine removal, but it will be challenging.
Here is the list of parts that I think will be needed for the job. If I am missing anything, please let me know.
3W4Z6710DA Gasket - Oil Pan
3M4Z6020BAGasket - Cylinder Front Cover
3M4Z6020AA Gasket - Cylinder Front Cover
3M4Z6020CA Gasket - Cylinder Front Cover
F5AZ6700A Seal Assy - Crankshaft Oil - Front
9L8Z6584A Gasket
9L8Z6584B Gasket
9L8Z6C527A Gasket (qty: 6)
9L8Z9E936A Gasket
9L8Z9H486B Gasket
GB5Z8620A Driving Belt
F5RZ6A340B BOLT - FLANGED HEX.
XW4Z9448AD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
Should I go with OE or Fel-Pro gaskets? On Asian imports, Fel-Pro rubber gaskets are junk. But again, I have no experience with domestics.
Any help, tips or suggestions for this job are appreciated. And if I should just run away since this job will be outside of my skillset, feel free to be blunt. Thanks.
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