Genuine 1999 Ford Ranger Valve Cover Gasket

1999 Ford Ranger Valve Cover Gasket Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q:

  How to remove and install the Valve Cover Gasket on 1999 Ford Ranger?

  Posted by Gerino M.

  A:

  To remove the valve covers, first, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Then remove the accelerator control splash shield and air cleaner outlet tube, removing vacuum hoses on 1996 models. Following this, remove the alternator and ignition coil pack and the bolt securing the air conditioning line at the upper intake manifold (if you have not removed it). Carefully pull away the wiring harnesses by prying up on them with a door panel clip remover type of tool. Pull the spark plug wire away from the valve cover clip. To take the engine wiring harness clip off the valve cover, disconnect the vacuum hose from the coupling located above the valve cover, making sure to not pull on the harness. To remove the valve cover, take out the bolts and reinforcing plates. Lift off the valve cover, tapping with a soft-face hammer if required to break the gasket seal. Regarding the left valve cover, if you haven't done so already, remove the bolt from the air conditioning line and disconnect the electrical connector for the air conditioning compressor clutch. Then, carefully pry the wiring harness off the back of the compressor. Take out the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts and move it aside away from the engine. Remove the vacuum hose from the brake booster, label and remove the vacuum hose from the tee on the plenum, upper intake manifold is next. Remove the PCV hose and the valve. Pull the wiring harnesses away from the valve cover. Disconnect the driver's side spark plug wires. Lift the engine wiring harness clip off the valve cover. First, remove the bolt that holds the fuel line clip to the front of the engine. Do not disconnect any fuel lines before relieving the fuel pressure. Lastly, take off the valve cover bolts and the bolts of the reinforcing plates, and lift the valve cover off. If it won't come off, tap it gently. Use a scraper to remove old gasket material from the intake manifold, cylinder head, and valve cover and wipe residue. This will ensure a good seal. The majority of valve covers gaskets come with a self-sticking seal; simply peel back the plastic and stick the gasket on. When you have removed both valve covers, this is particularly important; apply silicone sealant to one side of the engine at a time, as well as to where the cylinder head joins the intake manifold. For the 1993 through 1995 models, apply a 1/8 inch ball of sealant to the outer side of the cylinder head in the valve cover bolt holes. This is not necessary for 1996 and later. Put back the valve cover by reversing how you took it out. Tight the valve cover bolts evenly starting with the centre two bolts and moving outwards to the specified torque.

  Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Patrick / Jun 22, 2023