Oil around the top 3 plugs

[ajhenry]

Whats up guys
I have found out that I have oil around the top three plugs and the dealer states that I have a leak in one gasket..
I also need instructions on how to change the gasket and the wires becaue they are probably bad

thanks antwan
chi--town

 

[rangerj]

Antwan,

I cannot tell from your post if you are referring to an oil leak around the spark plug wells, or the top three valve cover hold down bolts.
Please clarify. rangerj

 

[BeatDaSHO]

you need the felpro gasket set for 72.99 at www.autozone.com It comes with 6 plug well seals (which are leaking) and two valve cover seals. Then you will need 6 new spark plugs, motorcraft agsp32pp, and then motorcraft wires at 84.99. The plugs and wires can be found at www.fordpartsnetwork.com Get those 3 things and you'll be in good shape.

Greg

 

[ajhenry]

once I get the Felpro set how diffcult is it to replace the gaskets and/or are there any intructions laying around

thanks

 

[ajhenry]

rangerj

the oil is around the O rings on the plugs wires not the plugs
I think I have a leaky gasket, but I don't know how to change them

any info

 

[luigisho]

Go to http://www.shotimes.com look under the section care and feeding. Bookmark this site. There are several procedures outlined there.
Also if you search for this problem here with the search function you will find this is the most commonly discussed procedure and have tons of info. in the archives.

 

[Bluto]

To give you an idea, you have to remove that 6 legged monster of an intake manifold.

The good news is the whole process is pretty easy.
It looks overwhelming, but the shotimes instructions walk you right through it.

Play safe.
-Bluto

 

[ajhenry]

I would just like to thank all of you who help me with this problem. I am just awaiting the parts to come tomorrow and this weekend with all of the insight I have and instructions I should be set with the plugs, wires and valve gaskets

Thanks again

I might become a mechanic after a while
Peace

 

[luigisho]

You just might. A word of caution: be very careful with the bolts up top. They are weak as are the threaded holes. It is very easy to snap a bolt or damage the threads. Use a torque wrench if possible. If doing by hand don't tighten very tight just a little snug. Otherwise you're looking at a potentially much larger project.