Ford Escape 3.0 cam seal

[BrianF]

Hey there gents, quick question... 2004 Escape 3.0 V6, appears that the seal/gasket is leaking from the camshaft output shaft that runs the waterpump.

Best I can find is the Fel Pro TCS 45966, which appears correct... if anyone has any knowledge to point my simpleton self in the correct direction. TIA.

 

[clinebarger]

You will need a puller & installer for the drive pulley, I remember the seal carrier on some are plastic & you replace the entire carrier, If the carrier is aluminum.....You can install just the cam seal & carrier gasket.

I would use OE Ford seals.

 

[ripcord]

Is that the setup where you have to basically stretch a v belt over the pulleys?

 

[clinebarger]

I have a CTA branded tool kit, OTC makes one as well.

 

[D60]

Looks like you can also use Mahle GS44337, although I think Mahle has very recently taken a dive in quality. Still, I'd take it over FailPro

 

[BrianF]

Thanks guys!! I'll assess once I dig in. Worst case Ontario, I'll reseal the current gasket and toss in a new cam seal. Rock lists a timken, which I can likely get local. Heck, I might even.... cringe.... call the ford dealer....... the same ones that can turn a basic "put new tires on" into close to a two week, multiple trip scenario.

 

[nascarnation]

Looks like you can also use Mahle GS44337, although I think Mahle has very recently taken a dive in quality. Still, I'd take it over FailPro

That's disappointing. I remember buying Mahle pistons for my Opel 1900 back in the 70s they were made like jewels.

 

[bdcardinal]

F5RZ-6K292-B is the Ford number for the seal on the cam and F5RZ-6B295-A is the gasket for the retainer. F43Z-6B293-BC is the retainer but it is disco duck.

 

[bdcardinal]

That's disappointing. I remember buying Mahle pistons for my Opel 1900 back in the 70s they were made like jewels.

The Mahle PowerPak pistons are still good.

 

[BrianF]

@bdcardinal thanks! I forgot to bring a pick or awl with me to see if mine is the metal retainer. Its hard to tell but the actual cam seal doesn't appear to be the cause. Regardless, if im digging in, it will all get done.

 

[bdcardinal]

Here is what we have to look at