Leaking valve cover gaskets - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

machless · 06-13-2024, 03:37 PM

Anyone else have leaking valve cover gaskets? I only have about 31,500 miles on my 03 MACH1. I understand that Ford used cork gaskets up to 03 on the 4.6L before switching to silicone. I got a $1,541 repair estimate from my ford dealer but they agreed to a $832 estimate from "Your Mechanic" website. That's still a lot. Any comments?

falcongtho3 · 06-14-2024, 07:56 PM

At first I was really surprised by your post, but working at a Ford dealership I thought I could investigate for you. Jump on the $800, it's a deal! Looks like that's warranty pay rate, we show 7.7 hours customer pay for the job, and that doesn't include parts (about $90). Apparently you have to evacuate and recharge the A/C system, so I'm guessing there are hoses to be disconnected. So you'd be looking at north of $1350 plus taxes and fees at a dealership, so go for it!

06-13-2024, 03:37 PM	#1
machless Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mottville, Michigan Posts: 20	Leaking valve cover gaskets Anyone else have leaking valve cover gaskets? I only have about 31,500 miles on my 03 MACH1. I understand that Ford used cork gaskets up to 03 on the 4.6L before switching to silicone. I got a $1,541 repair estimate from my ford dealer but they agreed to a $832 estimate from "Your Mechanic" website. That's still a lot. Any comments?

06-14-2024, 07:56 PM	#2
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,280	Re: Leaking valve cover gaskets At first I was really surprised by your post, but working at a Ford dealership I thought I could investigate for you. Jump on the $800, it's a deal! Looks like that's warranty pay rate, we show 7.7 hours customer pay for the job, and that doesn't include parts (about $90). Apparently you have to evacuate and recharge the A/C system, so I'm guessing there are hoses to be disconnected. So you'd be looking at north of $1350 plus taxes and fees at a dealership, so go for it! __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

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