Ford Racing 3-Valve Cam Cover install (M-6582-C543V (http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=9122))


This 'How-To' will cover the removal and installation of valve/cam covers on the 4.6L.

I obtained this set from Tillman Speed.

I swapped my OEM covers with the FRPP ones. If you're planning on painting or powdercoating your covers, see the instructions at the end on how to remove the oil fill neck and plastic caps.


Drivers Side (LH)
Remove the factory air intake or CAI.
Also, do not forget to disconnect the passenger side PCV hose and MAF sensor plug.
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Slide the green release lever on the end clip of the PCV hose to the side and pull to disconnect (both ends, then set hose aside).
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Remove the bolt using a 7mm socket that holds down the Coil On Plug (COP) to the cover; 4 places.
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Disconnect the plug from the Variable Camshaft Timing Oil Control Solenoid.
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Pull the wire conduit support off from the cover studs.
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Pull the wire support clip up off from the cover; 2 places, top and bottom.
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I placed a rag on top of the exhaust manifold to avoid spilling any oil directly on them when removing the cover.
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Completely unscrew the 15 bolts from the cover using a 8mm socket.

Note: You do not need to pull the bolts completely off from the cover. There are rubber bushings on the bolt that will hold them in place.

Note: Use of a Universal Joint socket may aid in accessing some of the lower bolts.
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Once you're sure all the bolts are loose, carefully pull up on the cover, and with caution, guide it out from the car.

Note: Be careful of the VCTOC Solenoid (in the center of the black plug). The cover must be pulled straight up until it clears the end of the solenoid.

Note: You will notice that the black rubber gasket will pull away from the cover. This is because it'll be stuck to the RTV sealant at the front of the head.

Once the cover is free, carefully pull the gasket off from the sealant. (Care must be taken especially if you’re planning on reusing it; the FRPP kit will include new gaskets as well as new bolts)

Note: You can rotate the COP's (or unplug and remove them completely like what I did on the RH side) so they don't interfere with the cover as it's being removed.
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With a non-metallic scraper, carefully scrape the factory applied sealant off from where the head meets the forward engine cover (2 places, top and bottom).

Note: As you see from the pictures below, I only scraped off the upper and lower sealant globs and not the center rectangular rubber plug. I can't confirm if this was the correct thing to do, but to me, it looked like it was supposed to be there.

Note: Use caution in not letting the sealant pieces to fall into the head. I used a rag to catch the debris as I scraped it.
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Using an appropriate solvent (I used brake cleaner), wipe the mating surface of the head.
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In anticipation of the new cover, I decided to give myself some additional room by loosening the oil dipstick tube. In hindsight, I should have loosened this bolt before removing the stock cover as it would've provided additional clearance.

Note: There's no need to remove the bolt completely, just far enough so the tube can be pushed to the side.
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Side by side comparison shot.
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Each cover gasket is marked 'L' or 'R' on one of the indexing tabs. Without it, it can get a little confusing.
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Clean off the gasket (whether new or reusing the old one) before installing it within the cover groove (I used isopropyl alcohol).
Also clean the inside of the groove of the cover where the gasket will seat into.
Carefully press in the gasket until it's completely seated all the way around.
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Apply a bead of RTV sealant at the same location directly on the seam where the head meets the front engine cover, top and bottom of that rectangular plug, 2 places.

Note: Per the sealant directions, the part must be installed within 4 minutes of application. Otherwise, it must be removed and re-applied.
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Getting ready to install the new cover!
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Carefully guide the cover onto the head. Make sure the cover bolts are lined up before you press the cover down, especially over the freshly applied sealant.
Once down, start each bolt making sure you're not cross threading any of the bolts. Only lightly snug down all the bolts.
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Using a torque wrench, torque each bolt in the sequence below to 89 lbs-in (That's inch pounds!)
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Tighten the oil dipstick tube bolt, COP bolts, and re-connect everything that you removed or unplugged.

Driver's side complete!


Passenger Side (RH)
Procedure is basically the same except what's noted below.

Remove the battery and tray.
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Going through a learning curve from the LH side, I decided to unplug the injector electrical plugs and remove the COP's completely. Doing so provided more than enough clearance to remove and install the cover.
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I seriously doubt it makes any difference, but I decided to keep each COP assigned to its respective spark plug.
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I disconnected this plug off from the main harness (near the front) so I can pull it further outboard when it's time to re-install the cover.
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Once again, sealant was applied on the seam between the head and front engine cover. Same as the LH side.
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As you can see, with the harness pulled away, there was plenty of room to guide the cover into position.
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Using a torque wrench, torque each bolt in the sequence below to 89 lbs-in.

Note: Only 14 bolts are in the RH cover as opposed to 15 on the LH.
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(Putting Chris to work)
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Like the LH side, re-install the COP's, battery, and re-connect everything that you removed or unplugged (this includes the injector, COP, and VCTOC Solenoid plugs).



Installation complete! http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/banana.gif


Note: I opted not to re-install the oil fill neck onto my FRPP cover. To me, the MGW oil cap looked much cleaner when installed directly onto the cover (same cam lock design).

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Special Section
To those planning on either painting or having your covers powdercoated, you'll need to remove the oil fill neck and the black rubber/plastic plug for the cam sensor.

To remove the fill neck, carefully pry up on the plastic tab (I used a flat screwdriver) and slight rotate it until the tab clears from its locked position. Now, grasp the neck and forcefully turn in counter-clockwise to release it from the cover (cam type).
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To remove the cam sensor plug, it must be removed from the inside-out.
I used the largest socket I had (1") along with an extension and a mallet.
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Here you can see both covers, one with and one without the VCTOC Solenoid plug. When re-installing the plug, simply press it in from the top aligning the notches.
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Total time for my swap was around 3.5 hours, which included documentation.

Bill,

amazing write up as alway

nice ! once again great write up ! U're good at this things man !:)

You're my idol TB......http://www.mustangforums.com/upfiles/smiley/hail.gif

Thanks again for taking the time to do your amazing write-ups. I love the chrome cam covers, nice choice. Due to the cost of the FRPP Chrome Covers I painted mine...Once again you proved your worth to the Mustang community here on the forums;)

nice job, it looks very nice :)

Nice write-up and outstanding photos. I cut-n-pasted it to Word and saved it for some time in my life where I have the time...
And thay look great on your car!
Thanks!

Dude, you and your kid rock! What a superb write up....what an clean engine compartent too...do you even drive this thing...ha!

Bill, you are The Man![sm=thanx.gif]Great job as always.

My comments exactly TPony, great job TB! and that has to be the cleanest engine I've ever seen. No way I can keep my DD that spotless under the hood.

[sm=hail.gif]I'm not worthy... [sm=hail.gif]I'm not worthy!!

Niiiiiiice write up, again!

Incredible again!

BTW, the 07's have less bolts than the 05-06's. I believe it is 10 on the Driver's side, 9 on the Passenger's side instead of 15. Just a side note for anyone doing it on an 07.

NICE!!! keep modding your car Taco

Thanks guys! [8D]

I'll keep them coming as long as I can afford the mods! ;)

You seem to afford the mods just fine TacoBill!. Thanks for the write up asI was just getting ready to purchase the covers as well and install them myself. Take care J

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Incredible as always!!!!!!!!! Teaching that boy right!!!! ;)

Jealous ... just jealous

Bill, Why is your engine so clean? Do you ever drive that car? Oh my gosh , you must spend hours keeping it clean. Great write-up as always! Cheers!

ORIGINAL: jerjan

Bill, Why is your engine so clean? Do you ever drive that car? Oh my gosh , you must spend hours keeping it clean. Great write-up as always! Cheers!

LOL!! It's not that clean. Didn't you see the dust on my COP's? [8D]

Since it's not my DD, it get's spared from the rain and such, that itself helps a whole lot in keeping the engine bay clean. And yeah I drive it, just broke 1300 miles!

Is it faster now?
Does the engine funtion better and more efficient?
Whats the point?

ORIGINAL: foghorn2

Is it faster now?
Does the engine funtion better and more efficient?
Whats the point?

Are you serious?

It's called an 'appearance mod'. http://forums.bradbarnett.net/images/smilies/slap.gif

Do you drive with the hood open or off?

What's this troll somking?[:@]

ORIGINAL: leo_06gt

What's this troll somking?[:@]

Whatever it is, must be some good stuff... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v673/tacobill35/icons/th_cool-smiley-027.gif

Just ignore him Leo (and the rest of you guys), definitely not worth it.

Great write-up and pix, with diagrams, I just have to say your white gloves replaced anytime you get a little oil on them, that's professionalism bordering on obsession.

Its not a bad thing (maybe?)... it shows you have a passion in this line of work.

Taco Bill,not to get off subject here ,I see you trimmed your shaker.What did you use on the edges for trim? I've got a shaker also and was thinking of trimming mine too.Thanks.Legend GT..........by the way super write-up and great looking "appearance" mod!

ORIGINAL: foghorn2

Do you drive with the hood open or off?


Appropriate name...foghorn...just a lot of "sounding off".

ORIGINAL: legend gt

Taco Bill,not to get off subject here ,I see you trimmed your shaker.What did you use on the edges for trim? I've got a shaker also and was thinking of trimming mine too.Thanks.Legend GT..........by the way super write-up and great looking "appearance" mod!

Thanks!

My buddy Leo did the same mod to his Shaker shroud and he had some door edge trim leftover (I'm pretty sure he bought it from Pep Boys).I used a router bit on the Dremel for the cut, then a hand file to smooth and even out all the edges.

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That's not driving Bill! Driving is actually putting miles on the odometer! My 07 already has 6,000 miles on it, Cause I drive it.Please do us all a favor and get that car out of the museum and drive it!
ORIGINAL: TacoBill

ORIGINAL: jerjan

Bill, Why is your engine so clean? Do you ever drive that car? Oh my gosh , you must spend hours keeping it clean. Great write-up as always! Cheers!

LOL!! It's not that clean. Didn't you see the dust on my COP's? [8D]

Since it's not my DD, it get's spared from the rain and such, that itself helps a whole lot in keeping the engine bay clean. And yeah I drive it, just broke 1300 miles!

I am sure that with this mod alone - he is producing an additional 15+ HP...... you must be careful however.... with the lighter aftermarket cam cover this may create unwanted wheel lift during launch. (said with extreme sarcasm of course -- its just for looks man)


ORIGINAL: foghorn2

Is it faster now?
Does the engine funtion better and more efficient?
Whats the point?

The adhesive in the door edge moulding is not suitable for great cars like the Mustang. I would never use it on the doors as here in Vegas, the heat will melt it and you'll have a grill cheese sandwich effect and will have to use goo-gone to get rid of the crap.

For the scoop? Well time will tell.

As for the valve cover install, If I had leaking gaskets and the extra cash, I'd go for the changeover too, but for just a simple "appearance" mod, its really not worth the trouble to me.

Great write up as always Bill. I painted mine untill I could justify $400 on Valve covers.Well, We know you like working on it. How about driving it and putting some smileson your face that way. 1,300 on an 06? It will stay clean if you keep up with it. Mine is an 05 with 20,000 miles on it. It still looksok inside and out.

BTW, why does the car have a functional hood scoop and an aftermarketair filter intake inside at the same time?

ORIGINAL: rlgva

Great write up as always Bill. I painted mine untill I could justify $400 on Valve covers.Well, We know you like working on it. How about driving it and putting some smileson your face that way. 1,300 on an 06? It will stay clean if you keep up with it. Mine is an 05 with 20,000 miles on it. It still looksok inside and out.




I find these cars are meant to be driven and had fun with, not pampered and decorated like a sacred cow.

Why put earings on your horse to show it off so YOU can look impressive when you can freely ride her and have everyone admire her for her natural beauty?

When you already have a bunch of power mods done then why not dress it up? I do not get your posts either.... are you just trying to get people aggrivated on this forum? Taco Bill posts his mods, step-by-step, to share with everyone that is considering the do-it-yourself route. I totally appreciate his posts - even if its not something I would do to my own car. Maybe someone will post a step-by-step manual showing you how to remove your head from your third point of contact. :D

ORIGINAL: foghorn2



I find these cars are meant to be driven and had fun with, not pampered and decorated like a sacred cow.

Why put earings on your horse to show it off so YOU can look impressive when you can freely ride her and have everyone admire her for her natural beauty? <----- probably for the same reason your dad put a dress on you! ;)
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Okay guys... calm down.

Daniel, appreciate the back-up.

Fog, everyone has their personal reasons for modding and driving their vehicle. I don't preach to anyone that they must keep the miles down or keep the engine or undercarriage clean.

Keep all subsequent posts related to the thread topic, please. [8D]

hey, does the cut shroud still maintain all the necessary mounting points?

ORIGINAL: nonstopred

hey, does the cut shroud still maintain all the necessary mounting points?

The Shaker shroud is fastened down at 3 points, the 2 throttle body bolts and 1 ball cup mount that's over the intake manifold (just off center towards the rear).

I to do not use my mustang as my daily driver and it is garage kept with 650 miles on it. I take pride in keeping my cars pristine that i buy new and don't beat the crap out of it. Mine is mostly for car shows/cruises so i like to keep it nice as i'm sure Bill does also. Everyone has a different reason why they bought a mustang, reguardless of what we decide to do with it.

I followed Bill's instructions but decided to paint mine. About 12 hours (over 5 nights) with 2 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint. Added the Scott Drake 6 peice Billet cap set when finished.




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really looks great skymaster, nice job

Nice work skymaster, very clean looking.

I should buy a set of the black crinkle ones to compliement my black Whipple. Be a perfect time to install as well.

Thanks for the write-up again!

I dont think that you'll ever get enough thanks from all of us! Thank You, and its much deserved. TB your due for a new vid.

Yet another good right up --;)

Your write up are the best!

Awesome, that was very informative

ORIGINAL: CataclysmGT

I should buy a set of the black crinkle ones to compliement my black Whipple. Be a perfect time to install as well.

Thanks for the write-up again!



I wanted to go with that but couldn't find anyone who already manufactured them. Finned crinkle like on the old cobras would be the "cat's ass".

Bill, you are a motherfcucking genious. Your the Yoda of mustang world.

as usual, fantastic!

amazing writeup, we all appreciate it!

very nice write up, those covers look awesome!!

Where was this write up when I took mine off and painted them 2 months ago!? JK. This was a fantastic write up and should help a few members out.

By the way, I love the chrome. I couldn't justify spending $400 on them and that is why I painted mine but a few days ago I found brand new chrome ones on Craigslist for $130!! Needless to say I didn't hesitate on that deal so my painted ones are soon to be swapped out. :)