Ford Guy

Hey Guys,


I just finished repairing my intermittent odometer signal so I'm feeling pretty smug about my mechanical abilities and feel maybe I can take on more ambitious tasks.

My question. After reading all that I could find about the white smoke that blows out my tailpipe when I first start my '99 4.6, I"m convinced that the valve seals need to be replaced.

Is this a big job? I am fairly mechanically inclined and I have most of the basic wrenches. Does this job require special tools? Does anyone know of where I might find free instructions for the process.

Lastly, have any of you had this done? Expensive?

Thanks in advance

Ford Guy

wde3477

Not sure about the specifics of a 4.6L - but the valve stem seals is not overly difficult, just time consuming.

Be doggone sure not to let the valve drop into the cylinder - or else it will become a difficult job.

I suggest to get a repair manual - Chiltons, Haynes, etc. - that has the step-by-step details.

Just be sure before you start that you are going after the right problem.

Ford Guy

Thanks WDE, I'm going to check with the library to see if they have a repair manual. I too am hoping that this is the problem!

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