I've got a leak?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
I've got a leak?
hey all, my '93 van has sprung an oil leak. I feel dumb for asking, but in this picture does it look like the oil is coming from the silver cover? If so, what is this called so I can find a gasket? Thanks,
van oil leak0001 by tsbrewers, on Flickr
Brew
van oil leak0001 by tsbrewers, on Flickr
Brew
Postmaster
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,560
Likes: 1
thats the pushrod/lifter cover. its fairly common to have them leak, and sometimes difficult to make them seal properly. make sure you get a cork gasket (not rubber), and silicone it. also, check that the cover is straight, as they can easily warp.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,414
Likes: 10
From: Thornhill , Ontario
If you never want it to leak again , I would use the WACKER RTV for Powerstrokes it is like the PL Premium of RTV sealants. No gasket just put it on as specified and thats it...Trust me I had to re-seal my intakes on my truck and this stuff is unbelievable.....puts other sealants to shame.
Buy it at Ford or International F5TZ-19G204-AB or Wacker (****. vahker) T-442
Buy it at Ford or International F5TZ-19G204-AB or Wacker (****. vahker) T-442
Postmaster
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,560
Likes: 1
yes, RTV would be on both sides of the gasket. because most 4.9s had a rough casting on the block (not machined), i would still want the gasket plus the RTV, whether you use cheap black stuff or the stuff blageurt mentioned, which i have no experience with
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,414
Likes: 10
From: Thornhill , Ontario
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 419
Likes: 2
From: Lakefield Ontario
Had same issue on an older Chevy (sorry) straight six, and fixed it with cork gasket backed up with gasket goo!
Be sure the gasket surfaces are super clean and ALL old material removed or you will be doing it again very soon.
Be sure the gasket surfaces are super clean and ALL old material removed or you will be doing it again very soon.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Thanks. I checked with 6 different parts stores today and none had a cork gasket, they all were rubber. Most were normal, but the first place I went their gasket is solid rubber and a good 3/16" thick.
So what's everyone's opinion? Use the thick rubber one and goop it up? keep looking for a cork one? Just use goop? thanks,
Brew
So what's everyone's opinion? Use the thick rubber one and goop it up? keep looking for a cork one? Just use goop? thanks,
Brew
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 21,253
Likes: 1,656
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Let me add something, hopefully useful: make sure the rubber gasket's RTV or other sealant is somewhat "set up" or skinned over on the block before applying sealant and the cover. I've had many a rubber gasket slip around under a valve cover---it was too slippery. A mechanic friend suggested this, having found it worked slightly better.
This is a good idea only if the gasket doesn't fit into a recess or otherwise held from slipping around by some means.
This is a good idea only if the gasket doesn't fit into a recess or otherwise held from slipping around by some means.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Ok, followup question. I have removed the cover and it is soaking in hot soapy water to clean it up. It would be much easier to put it back if the distributor was gone (I have the cap and wires off) but I am not sure if I can just pull it out? and if so, how do I make sure it is installed in the correct location when I put it back?
Firing orders and all that is confusing me, I am not sure if I can just mark something, then hopefully slide it back when i am done? Thanks,
Brew
Firing orders and all that is confusing me, I am not sure if I can just mark something, then hopefully slide it back when i am done? Thanks,
Brew
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,414
Likes: 10
From: Thornhill , Ontario
You can do that but be sure that piston #1 is at tdc ( Top Dead Centre) .
Since the 4.9 is a gear driven cam there is less of a margin for error for correct Ignition timing. An as far as understanding firing order you need to know Distribiutor direction and realize all frame of reference is from standing in front of the engine , in the Plan View ( looking down from above )
Since the 4.9 is a gear driven cam there is less of a margin for error for correct Ignition timing. An as far as understanding firing order you need to know Distribiutor direction and realize all frame of reference is from standing in front of the engine , in the Plan View ( looking down from above )