No, not a head gasket. Has that cylinder had a spark blug blow out previously?

 

So how do we fix that. His car had a misfire in may of last year but it cleared itself and it drove fine since then. He didn't drive it for the whole month of October 2012 and when he went to drive it after a month of sitting and just going out to let it run a little...is when it started misfiring and didn't stop.

 

O...I'm sorry you asked has it had a plug blowout. Not that I know of and of course the previous owner didn't tell him. He's had the car since Feb 2012.

 

I was just curious about the plug blowout...... I've heard rumors of oil seeping through parting lines in the casting but have yet to see this firsthand. Remove the boot, clean and replace it. The better solution is to replace the plug, install a new boot and spring wire.

 

Well when you order a cop from ford it comes complete with boot and spring right? And it would just be better to replace all plugs right not just one?

 

Yes it would absolutely be better to replace them all. The COP may be fine, if it is a boot and spring wire will fix it. It also may not be fine. Crap shoot if its been a long ongoing misfire as it could've burned the COP up. If you buy one from Ford it will come with the boot and spring wire, yes.

 

O...ok. well hopefully we finally know out his misfire issue. Really appreciate the help. If I have anymore issue I think ill just go straight to you lol

 

There are plenty of other people that are knowledgeable enough on here...... i'm glad to help though.

 

I'm thinking changing the valve cover gasket wouldn't hurt at the same time. You could be getting oil from a bad seal.

 

Where are those seals hard to get too

 

No just gotta remove the fuel rail and move any wires/vacuum lines and pull the valve cover off and replace gasket. But what i would do is check for a leak, see if any oil has been running down the back of the motor.

 

When looking at it...it was like 13 bolts that holds the valve cover on. It didn't look like I needed to remove the fuel rail but that would probably make it easier. So that's how you change the vc gasket but what about the seal that's causing oil to get on the plug

 

I believe Nick meant the VC gasket/seal may be leaking oil into the plug hole.

 

O...ok. yeah like I said I think its like 7 bolts to take the valve cover off. 7 on bottom and 4 on top. When I take it off its not gonna leak oil is it?

 

A little drip perhaps, but no flood of oil if that's what you're thinking.

 

Thanks for the info guy. Were going to be doing the job our self seeing as it wouldn't be to difficult. Now when putting on the new gasket we put the sealant on the vc and the read before putting it on or just the vc. And also whats a good sealant to use.

 

Permatex ultra gray or GM Gray Sealant.

The only place you need to put any is where the timing cover meets the head (that means two places per side).

 

Wait...so I dnt have to put it on the whole vc?

 

You'll have fun getting the driver side valve cover off, but it is possible, I promise.

 

O gosh your making me nervous. It "looks" farely easy

 

Just by the timing cover!? Just checking

 

Yes, only at the split between the timing cover and the head.

 

yep

 

You are smart. You've learned something new.

 

I've learned a lot on this forum period. Taking these cars to the shop can kill the pockets but I appreciate everybody's help

 

It's always good to keep a little green in your pocket.

 

Hey I seen you comment on another thread about blown out spark plugs. I definety dnt want that. I've never used a torque wrench before. Aren't there different one's that go to a certain amount of torque...if that makes sense. What do I torque the plugs too.

 

You set the torque wrench to the torque spec. If I recall Cliff said it's like 15 lb-ft. There's certainly nothing wrong with torqueing to spec..... I don't do it. I've always done it by feel, that's not necessarily the right way but that's how I do it. You don't want to tighten them down til they break in half, but you also don't want to not tighten them enough that they back out.

 

Ok cause that's what I was planning on doing...by feel. I just get nervous cause of luck I have lol. And plus buying a torque wrench is extra money being spent. Thank