Fixing a Common Coolant leak on my '99 Ranger 3.0 V6

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Fixing a Common Coolant leak on my '99 Ranger 3.0 V6 - Timing Cover Gasket Replacement

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In-depth video on how to replace the timing cover gasket to stop a common coolant leak on 3.0l Ford Rangers.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro/What do you need?
0:42 Teardown
2:38 Timing cover is off
3:02 The install
4:32 Important Note
4:42 Starting the truck
5:10 Outro
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@user-qu8cf3nd7h 6 ай бұрын

What a great video. I had a rough idea of what I was doing, but still had never done it before. Thank for you for the step by step process of doing everything. Very helpful.

@2AProud Жыл бұрын

Good video, young man! Glad to see you decided to go one step further and replace the timing chain and gears! Also, nice paint job on the new water pump!

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yeah you might as well replace the timing chain and water pump while you're in there.

@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505 10 ай бұрын

Clay Great Video !! I read in the comments someone who was like "Buy another truck" I was hella laughin. My truck is 1994 4x4 and I Love It. I will be doing this repair. I know everything about the truck and do not want to buy another set of problems. Thank you for an excellent video.

@ClayRepairs 10 ай бұрын

Yeah 😂 Thanks for much watching man!

@garxia-oe4gt Жыл бұрын

Really helpful same exact problem with my truck

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@ragingbull5883 7 ай бұрын

Same issue on my 01 Taurus, it just decided to go one day and left me stranded for the 2nd time lol

@papapsych2746 5 ай бұрын

How does letting the RTV dry a bit work out with the clearance on the paper gasket? Isn't it going to gap more than the gasket spec? I have tubes of Ford black RTV, but my problem is taking off that Oil Pan it appears since the bottom of it goes right up against the timing cover. Some say this doesn't need to be done if you are careful not to tear the gasket that's in place. Any input would be appreciated.

@Turner.1 4 ай бұрын

My ranger xlt ,had a concealed leak,previous owner. Had dye test done ,showed nothing fractured, it ended up being a defective timing chain cover,it had a finger nail sized hole in the gasket area,,sitting right beside the top bolt ,it'd get hot ,steam out the hole,drying on the hot engine, before a puddle could form,from the leak,they checked everything but that timing chain cover,I had to purchase a new cover,275.00 dollars, ouch

@spencerlandrum5806 5 ай бұрын

Hey man I have an 07 ranger xlt 3 liter v6 my mechanic made a mistake with bolt sizes do you know the length of the bolts for the cover.

@kamryn7496 Жыл бұрын

At 4:48 what is that the lifters? Once in a blue moon some times my 3.0 ranger sounds like that on cold starts? Seems like it went away once I switched from motor craft synthetic blend to royal purple full synthetic oil

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Hmm... Not sure what that is, and it usually doesn't make that noise. Honestly though I kind of hope it's something bad and it blows up cuz I don't have an excuse to 5.0 swap it 😂

@kamryn7496 Жыл бұрын

@@ClayRepairs now I know it ain’t the chain yours still did it after u replaced yours guess I won’t replace mine now it would still make that noise 😎

@user-yi3wo5nh8e 5 ай бұрын

I need a shop pain I gotta do this in my grass 😂

@josephklimchock5412 7 ай бұрын

Nice procedure video but as a 50 year and going mechanic, that RTV was the first type to come out in the 70's and today, we have RTV's that are so much better. I actually rather use Hylomar sealant for its ability to not dry and can be used as a gasket alone. Red Permatex spray tack would be good too, or copper for higher heat. Telling people that putting as much RTV on things is a good thing can people in trouble. But hey, it's you video.......

@ClayRepairs 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, there probably is better stuff out there, but I've had good luck using that stuff 😂

@fourutocone Жыл бұрын

I understand that the crank balancer needs to be pushed in with an air hammer or something to be able to get the bolt started. Did you also use blue lock tight on that bolt.

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Yep, I would use either a rubber mallet or a block of wood and hammer to put it on until you can get the bolt to thread in. And yes, definitely use blue or orange locktite.

@fourutocone Жыл бұрын

Thank you Also great Video.

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@paulnicholson8524 6 ай бұрын

That was cool

@a4029849110 Жыл бұрын

Which bolts need sealant on the threads? And do you have the torque specs for all the bolts?

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

I would put sealant on all of them just in case, but there is one on either side (near the middle) that must have sealant on it since they are basically coolant drain bolts. If I remember correctly, torque was like 18 ft-lbs, but you should double check.

@wyattjacksonheath4465 6 ай бұрын

THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!

@ClayRepairs 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😁

@kevinwebb6647 Жыл бұрын

Wanted to snowboard tomorrow but now I get to do this... Yay

@davidluevano3028 Жыл бұрын

Did you get it done

@imrickjames98765 8 ай бұрын

I’m debating on doing this to my mom’s 2000 Ford Ranger. We need another vehicle like we need another foot. She has my dad’s 08 Ford Explorer Eddie Bower now since he passed in September and the truck has just been sitting in my driveway. Having some title issues since we don’t know where the title is and the revenue office is being a turd so we are probably going to just scrap it unfortunately and sell the camper shell. I have an 08 fully decked out Crown Vic interceptor and an 03 Excursion I don’t drive anymore because I’m always in my work truck and I’m sure in the Hell not getting rid of them. I just want my damn driveway back though 😂

@charlesbowman9826 4 ай бұрын

Did you have to time the truck after this?

@ClayRepairs 4 ай бұрын

As long as you don’t turn the engine over it should stay in time

@markmichet9967 Жыл бұрын

do did you replace the crank seal or not?

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Yep! A new crank seal came with the gasket kit, so you might as well replace it while you have it apart.

@picklerix6162 Жыл бұрын

A head gasket leak can cause the timing cover gasket to fail due to high pressure in the cooling system. At least that’s what happened to my truck.

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Hmmm... Now that I think about it, that does make sense. Hope I don't have a head gasket leak tho 😅

@hugoreyes6757 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for replying 🙌I'm not a mechanic but I feel like I can do this on my 03 ranger ..how's it holding up after your repair ???

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

As long as you do it correctly, it should last years. Mine has no leak after 3-4 months, so if it needs to be done, I would say do it yourself and you'll save $1000 instead of going to a mechanic.

@kamryn7496 Жыл бұрын

I replaced my heads on mine my radiator hose is kinda hard to squeeze hopefully my timing cover don’t blow anytime soon my guess is I must of over torqued one of my heads probably I was having a issue with my torque wrench

@rickd9986 Жыл бұрын

When you say sealent, do you mean RTV?

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Yep! I used blue rtv on most of the gaskets

@emme4468 Жыл бұрын

I got this same problem but i dont have the garage to do it 😭

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Aw man that sucks

@HeapOfEngineering 9 ай бұрын

My friends and I work on our cars out in the college parking lot, it's not great but it's all we have away from home.

@3DFLYLOW Жыл бұрын

Good video.

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@VlivnyZuniga-po7pi 4 ай бұрын

Did you have water & oil mix?

@ClayRepairs 4 ай бұрын

Yes, after taking off the cover, coolant got into the oil and that’s why I drained the oil afterward

@Smokinstrainstation88 Жыл бұрын

My timing cover is leaking but it’s oil ?

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

I would just go ahead and replace the gasket like I did, and make sure to do the crankshaft seal as well, and put sealant on the oil pan gasket

@Smokinstrainstation88 Жыл бұрын

@@ClayRepairs okay will do I was quoted 850 from a mechanic to change the gasket I thought that was a little excessive so I’m goin to do it myself

@user-yi3wo5nh8e 5 ай бұрын

These don’t have belts it has dual chains I thought

@hugoreyes6757 Жыл бұрын

Did you drain all the coolant ?

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Yep. Otherwise a lot of coolant would get into the oil pan (more than already did)

@hugoreyes6757 Жыл бұрын

And can I ask how did you unbolt the timing chain without moving ? Tia

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Used an impact gun. Makes it easy

@thedylan1956 Жыл бұрын

Lightwork, how long did that take you

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

Basically two full days plus a few hours. But that includes filming and getting parts, so probably a little less then that.

@thedylan1956 Жыл бұрын

@@ClayRepairs nice

@thedylan1956 Жыл бұрын

@@ClayRepairs I was climbing a hill (Main Street) and my rpm’s sputtered for a second, I lost speed had a big jolt, then they steadied again and it was fine… any ideas?

@Mr.Bell229 Жыл бұрын

I had the same issue. Sluggish shifts and fuel economy issues. Change your transmission fluid and filter. After you remove your filter, check all of your valve body bolts. If they are loose. Snug them up in a criss-cross pattern. Install your new filter and recommended fluid that's usually engraved on the transmission dipstick.

@JC-vk7ud Жыл бұрын

Thank you. My father's exact issue. Isn't is better to buy another truck for about $2k. That a whole Lotta work lol

@ClayRepairs Жыл бұрын

I definitely think its a better idea to fix what you have. Only cost me about $100 and two days of work. I do agree that its a lot of work but I like my truck too much to get rid of it lol

@user-yi3wo5nh8e 5 ай бұрын

Mines leaking because some asshat didn’t tighten the bolts 😂