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VCT Solenoid leaking


Clyde Epperson

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Watch macbwt's video on how to take the valve cover off. Although on a 2011, basically the same process to take off on a 2008. 2011 has 2 VCT solenoids per bank since both intake and exhaust are variably controlled. 2008 only has 1 as only the intake is variably controlled.

 

A new valve cover gasket is advised

7T4Z-6M280-C Control Valve Solenoid

EDGE, MKX

$83.37 $57.52

7T4Z-6584-B Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover Gasket, RIGHT

$14.53 $10.03

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/auto-parts/2008/ford/edge/sel-trim/3-5l-v6-gas-engine/engine-cat/engine-parts-scat

 

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the LH or RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Section 303-01 .
  1. Remove the bolt and the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoid.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure
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  • 6 years later...

I've got abnormal oil consumption - I added 1qt after 1300 miles. My aftermarket VVT solenoids get wet with oil on the top around connectors(got 'em from O'Reilly). Compression 10,5-11(the tool was loosing a rubber cone on its end). I've found that the thread on the spark plug was covered with oil. I replaced plugs 5k miles ago using aluminum anti seize on a thread - now it's oiled. No oil around the plug inside plugs chambers...

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