Rocker Cover Gasket - Oil Leak
Article No.93-6-12
LEAKS - OIL - ROCKER COVER GASKET - 2.9L ENGINE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1986-90 BRONCO II
1986-92 RANGER
ISSUE:
An oil leak may occur around the rocker cover gasket. This can be caused by variations in the gasket curing process and sealing capability.
ACTION:
Install two new rocker cover gaskets, along with conical spring washer screws, to prevent oil leaks. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
2.9L V6 ENGINE
NOTE:
BEFORE PROCEEDING, OBSERVE WHETHER THE GASKETS BEING REPLACED HAVE A BLACK TAB STICKING OUT (OLD LEVEL GASKET IS BROWN). IF THE TAB IS BLACK, WARM THE ENGINE TO A COOLANT TEMPERATURE OF 140~-160~ F (60~-71~C) BEFORE REMOVING THE GASKETS.
1. Clean all gasket material from the cylinder heads, intake manifolds and rocker arm cover gasket surfaces.
2. Peel the plastic film from the new gasket (F1TZ-6584-A), Figure 1.
a. Stick the self adhesive side to the rocker cover.
b. Apply RTV (or equivalent) to the T-Joints of the cylinder head/intake manifold, Figure 2.
3. Install the rocker arm covers with new gaskets, Figure 1.
4. Apply an 8 mm ball of RTV (or equivalent) to the bolt holes of the exhaust side of the rocker cover (4 holes each side).
5. Install patch pieces, together with conical spring washer screws (W-700 099 S309M), Figure 2.
NOTE:
IF PRESENT, REUSE THE EXISTING CONICAL SPRING WASHER SCREWS. ONLY ORDER NEW SCREWS IF THEY ARE NOT PRESENT OR THE EXISTING ONES ARE LOST, STRIPPED, OR DAMAGED.
6. Tighten the screws to 4.5 - 5.9 lb.ft. (6-8 N-m).
7. Start engine and check for leaks.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
F1TZ-6584-A Rocker Cover Gasket (2.9L) B
W-700099-S309M Conical Spring Washer Screws C
D6AZ-19562-BA Silicone Rubber Adhesive B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 92-14-14
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, Powertrain Warranty Coverage And Bumper To Bumper For 1992 Model Vehicles.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
930612A Replace Rocker Cover 0.8 Hr
Gasket (R.H.)
930612B Replace Rocker Cover 0.9 Hr
Gasket (L.H.)
930612C Replace Rocker Cover 1.6 Hr
Gaskets (Both)
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6584 03
OASIS CODES:
401000, 499000