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I’ve got oil on the top of the spark plugs on my 2002 2.3 ranger and want to replace the seals. Is it possible to removal the valve cover without removing the intake manifold?
Last edited by bdpakaknox; Mar 13, 2018 at 08:23 AM.
I’ve got oil on the top of the spark plugs on my 2002 2.3 ranger and want to replace the seals. Is it possible to removal the valve cover without removing the intake manifold?
Not as far as I know. Im doing the same thing and honestly it's a real bitch. I got 90 percent of it off until I got to the hoses in the back and I couldn't get them off. Had to put it back together. Have yet to try it again.
Once you get the manifold off it’s relatively easy work. I just did this job two weekends back, lots of fun, best to have a buddy/relative around to swap out or lend a hand when you get frustrated with a few of the hard to reach bolts. And yes, the hoses on top in the back are awful. The spring clamp on a big one is positioned so that you have to get behind and under it to squeeze it loose. I eventually got enough purchase to twist it where I could actually see what I was squeezing. Overall worth doing I think. I’m guessing it’s why my truck burned a little oil for so long. Ended up doing plugs/wires/coil in that order to get rid of the misfire that started it all but I’m glad it’s all taken care of now.
while I had it all off I replaced the intake manifold gaskets too, few more dollars, but might as well if you’ve got enough miles on it and you’ve taken it off already
Some other ideas (click here) while you're in there. Caution, I'm a noob, this is just a collection of other people's ideas when I was asking questions. While it's out locate the schrader valve on the fuel rail so you know where it is. Its hard to get to with the IM in place
The clamps are a pain to get off the rear of intake manifold near firewall. I couldn't figure out how to get thme off. Went and got 45° and 90° pliers and was able to get to them. I haven't found a post where anyone tells how to get them off. Hope this helps. Hose and clamps in back of intake manifold that are faced away towards firewall.
