Has ne one had problems with oil getting into your spark plugs because my 2000 v6 ls is having this problem some people tell me its just a valve cover gasket but i wanna know what u guys think ( This may b y im getting bad gas mileage)
Oil leak
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joegr
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There are some Gen II LS owners who haven't had this problem.
BTW, this site has a search feature and a tech articles section.
If I get a chance, I'll use the search to see what the #1 gen I LS problem is.
BTW, this site has a search feature and a tech articles section.
If I get a chance, I'll use the search to see what the #1 gen I LS problem is.
2002_lincolnLS
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The gaskest were 80ish for the set from the dealership I work at. I wouldnt even visit autozone or advanced, they have atleast a 2 week wait from felpro nationwide as far as i know. its not hard to do the passenger side at all. if you think you need new ones pull the coil cover and one of the coils (i'd do one in the back) if it has any oil on it you need new gaskets.
the tools i used and you will need include:
1 3/8 rachet
2 3/8 extentions of various sizes
3 3/8 unerval joint swival
4 a 7mm socket and wrench
6 a 10mm socket
7 spark plug socket if replacing plugs (forget the size)
8 I recomend many of the same tools in 1/4 inch drive as well it will help.
To start remove all the intake parts up to the T.B.. next remove coil covers and the coils; there are two bolts in the valve cover (vc) that need to come out on Both sides. next remove all bolts around the cover and remove it.
I cleaned out the spark plug socket areas with a LINT FREE towel on a 90 degree pick tool as it was easy to get into the corners.
Next install the new o-rings and outer gasket and replace.
You should buy some high-temp rtv to put in the valley were the gasket goes to keep in in place while moving it back into place. Also be very sure to run your finger around the edge before torquing the bolts to be sure the gasket is not hanging out.
The driver side is more difficult due to the brake booster, as well as the oil fill neck gets int he way. DO NOT try to remove it it is locked in to place and you will crack it. do the same on this side, it takes quit abit of monuvering around to get it out. The more stuff around it you remove the easier it is.
A small ratcheting wrench works well for the back bottom bolt on the driver side. Gear-Wrench sells a set of stubby ones; it will help greatly.
replace as you did the passenger side.
when you start the car you will have a lot of smoke from the oil that went down into the cyllinders it will burn off. watch the valve covers with a flash light to make sure there are no leaks.
the tools i used and you will need include:
1 3/8 rachet
2 3/8 extentions of various sizes
3 3/8 unerval joint swival
4 a 7mm socket and wrench
6 a 10mm socket
7 spark plug socket if replacing plugs (forget the size)
8 I recomend many of the same tools in 1/4 inch drive as well it will help.
To start remove all the intake parts up to the T.B.. next remove coil covers and the coils; there are two bolts in the valve cover (vc) that need to come out on Both sides. next remove all bolts around the cover and remove it.
I cleaned out the spark plug socket areas with a LINT FREE towel on a 90 degree pick tool as it was easy to get into the corners.
Next install the new o-rings and outer gasket and replace.
You should buy some high-temp rtv to put in the valley were the gasket goes to keep in in place while moving it back into place. Also be very sure to run your finger around the edge before torquing the bolts to be sure the gasket is not hanging out.
The driver side is more difficult due to the brake booster, as well as the oil fill neck gets int he way. DO NOT try to remove it it is locked in to place and you will crack it. do the same on this side, it takes quit abit of monuvering around to get it out. The more stuff around it you remove the easier it is.
A small ratcheting wrench works well for the back bottom bolt on the driver side. Gear-Wrench sells a set of stubby ones; it will help greatly.
replace as you did the passenger side.
when you start the car you will have a lot of smoke from the oil that went down into the cyllinders it will burn off. watch the valve covers with a flash light to make sure there are no leaks.
2002_lincolnLS
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^ thats what you need to do asap
joegr
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Those are instructions for the V8. The V6 doesn't have coil covers, but it does have the top half of the intake manifold that has to come off to get to bank 2. I'd replace the PCV valve and plumbing while I was in there.
cammerfe
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2002_lincolnLS
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I'm just a little slow, didn't even notice the V6 in the op
