Timing cover leak

[Scott S]

Hello All, it's been awhile since I've been on here, as some of you know, I had back surgery, last March, and it's been a very slow healing, has left me with permanent nerve damage.
But anyways, some of you may remember, I have a 2013 Ford Edge with the 3.5 L V6 I had the timing chains, water pump and all done almost 2 years ago. I have brought it back to the guy who did the job originally a few times, he put, silicone on all the bolts we retorqued the bolts, "no luck" I put some UV dye in the oil it almost seems like there is a hairline crack.. But anyways I ordered a new one from Ford, along with valve covers, and Motorcraft silicone.. I am wondering if there is anybody, in the Dover Delaware area who is knowledgeable, with these engines, that is capable to do this job.

 

[TheOilWizard]

How much oil are you losing form the timing chain cover? If only a small amount, I'd be tempted to leave it and top-off as needed.

 

[Scott S]

How much oil are you losing form the timing chain cover? If only a small amount, I'd be tempted to leave it and top-off as needed.

It leaks down and hits the driveway..

 

[The Critic]

Did he do this job without dropping the engine?

 

[Scott S]

Did he do this job without dropping the engine?

Yep

 

[MRC01]

It leaks down and hits the driveway..

That's what baking cookie sheets are for.

 

[Scott S]

Laying on the ground isn't always an option..

 

[The Critic]

Yep

Well, that’s your problem.

 

[Scott S]

Well, that’s your problem.

I know I have right on other forums, where it's been done inside the vehicle. Either way I have the timing cover, two new valve covers, timing seal, crank bolt all Motorcraft!! I also have Fel-pro intake plenum gasket set. 6 spark plugs and a PCV valve. The plugs are only 3 years old, when a complete tune-up was done but I figured replace them again, while they're in there.. I need somebody competent to do it!!

 

[mattd]

If you want to make a road trip up this way I could take care of it

I do them without dropping the engine and can seal them up with no leaks . It’s all about prep and patience

Can not can’t…autocorrect sorry

Where is the leak exactly? Any photos?

 

[Scott S]

If you want to make a road trip up this way I could take care of it

I do them without dropping the engine and can’t seal them up with no leaks . It’s all about prep and patience

I really appreciate that very much so.. but that's going to be a hell of a drive..

 

[mattd]

I really appreciate that very much so.. but that's going to be a hell of a drive..

Yeah you’re about 5.5 hours away