Item 26: Engine Front Cover Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan and the engine block mating surfaces.
- Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the front cover in two places.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.