I currently have my valve cover removed and I'll be cleaning it & fitting the new gasket tomorrow. I removed about 8 oz of oil total from my spark plug wells!!! I don't think I would have tackled this project without seeing this video. Thank you so much for the detailed and thorough video. The removal was very easy.
For people like you this world is better,, tu muy chingon I appreciate the time to take to do this video, not all the people are the same and I would say again, mil gracias
Michael Muncatchy: Glad they helped! Fortunately nothing new has broke... The car has been super reliable for me. I do have some on a MazdaSpeed3 I did fixed up and sold. I’ll have to try and get those posted. Needless to say I’m not full time TH-camr...
Yessenia Lopez: Glad it helped. Fortunately I haven’t had to many things need work. She’s at 120k now and needs fluids flushed but I don’t have the patience for that kind of messy work (shop will do that). I should have videoed the hitch install and Bluetooth install but I didn’t. Hitch was easy except wiring. Bluetooth wasn’t super bad either (Parrot MKi9200 unit). In any case good luck.
You're video helped me so much today. I have the exact same model and replaced the valve cover gasket. The real bitch was those tabs on the side of the cover. Thanks bud.
Thank you sir for your awesome video!! Was just gonna change oil and plugs today till I saw first plug swimming in oil smh😔...All had oil except the 4th so I bought the gaskets, followed your vid and finished everything..Never done this before so thanks again👍
A good tool to remove cable ties mounted on threaded studs is a wiper arm puller. The dimensions are just right. The black conduit can be popped out with a pry bar, preferably a wide one for trim moldings as used in construction.
Thanks for the video! Exact same layout as a 2005 6i. Still trying to get the bracket off the top left hand valve cover bolt without breaking it. Update: Finally got it, just needed more twisting and force. No leaks yet. Hopefully this was just failed valve cover seals, not blow by or a plugged PCV valve. (Removing a pcv on this car is an 8 hour job; requires removing intake manifold.)
Jose Añez - Glad it helped. Sadly I will have some suspension videos in a month or so. Picked up a MazdaSpeed 3 which needs some work. Need to change my name to Mazda Guy...
If Guy, I really liked your video on how to change the packing of the valve cover of the Mazda 6, now I require please, like changing the rear shock absorbers of the Mazda 6, thanks, bye bye ....
Jose Añez You could check ChrisFix. I find him very good and he does some Mazda suspension work. I just picked up a Gen 1 MazdaSpped 3 that needs some suspension work and probably bushing like you refer too. I will research that in prep for the job and will try to video that too. Good luck.
Is it suggested to change the spark plugs if oil has leaked around them? I recently changed mine about 3k miles ago and don't want to buy new ones since they're still good.
Emmanuel Bravo, Summary: Your plugs are fine, reuse them. If you changed the plugs recently, but have oil around them, I would change the valve cover seal (including the tube seals). The oil doesn’t hurt the plugs really unless there is so much it’s shorting out on the cover (which I presume is pretty rare since it would take a lot of oil). So reuse them.
@@008-t4p Thanks. I have said in other comments…I guess I am a classic American, I only speak English… (Maybe a little Italian…). Good luck, glad it was helpful.
Thanks for video. Hav couple questions? Did put any gasket adhesive to the engine cover grooves so that gasket doesnt fall off? And u said thin..bump..and thick side of gasket...does the THICK side of gasket go into the grooves of the engine cover or the engine ? Thanks
Davin Davin: I did NOT put any gasket adhesive on. This was a while ago but I don’t believe it’s required and I think I saw mixed reviews about it being a good idea. The thicker flange went into the valve cover so up in running position but down onto the valve cover in the position it’s shown in the video. Good Luck!
Great video. One can follow as obstacles are encountered and overcome. Two points. I believe the spark plug gap that you mentioned is not "point four nine", but point zero four nine. You shouldn't adjust them anyway, just clearing that up. Also, when you started tightening the valve cover bolts, you tightened one of the middle ones. You came around and tightened it again at the end, ending up with 14. I couldn't really see, but aren't there two bolts in the middle? If so, you counted to 11 around the perimeter. 11 + 2 = 13. For me, to make sure I didn't miss any, that would be important. Also, I plan to tighten them in a small circle, spreading out until the end ones are done, like doing a cylinder head. It may not matter, but it might. Very good though.
Thanks for the feedback. I thought I double checked the 14 but you could be right. I crashed the car a week or so after so it in the shop (backing into a Jeep with a post apocalyptic bumper is a bad idea...) I agree it would be best to use a torque pattern. Working to get a better mic also. That said, this is very part time for me. Been super busy at the job that pays the bills...
Trevor Marske, I would say it's possible but only if there was a lot of oil. Basically if there was enough oil to make it to the contact point at the top of the spark plug, you could be affecting spark by shorting the plug out or messing with the energy flow of the system. That is my guess. You need quite a bit of oil though. You could pull the oil out with a turkey baster and clean up the plug and hole and would be able to trouble shoot that as a source I would suspect.
Just a quick tip, if you’ve got the time’ it’s a good idea to leave the car sit over night, after tightening the cover bolts, then retighten next morning, and complete assembly. You’ll be surprised how slack they are, these new type gaskets are buggers to conform. Hope this gives you a better, and longer seal.
Michael Lohr my heart sank when i found oil in the spark plug wells. I thought the motor was toast. Little research and your video. Im quite relieved. Thanks man. Ill let u know
Eduard Nitescu: I did not have oil consumptions issues. Tube seals are not likely to leak that much. Even the full valve cover would be unlikely to leak that much (although possible). Actual consumption is probably from something else (if that’s what your saying you have). Good luck...
MrGrimsApprentice: I’m certainly no expert but I would think there are only two sources. 1. The seal is not seating maybe due to damage or dent on the head sealing surface. 2. Maybe getting through the spark plug (unlikely though and would likely have other issue). 3. Maybe the valve cover cracked? That’s all I can think of.
Does anyone have expirience with little oil on plags, not like on this video? I have little oil on every spark plug but only on threads. When i pull out spark plug wiring its dry around spark plug but when i unscrew spark plug it has some oil on threads. At first i tough it was a leaking injectors so i changed injector selas but its oily again. Please, every information can help. I am thinking that its just from cylinder, piston rings are little worn and some oil gets through.
Wish I realised this before changing spark plugs oh well I sure they can be cleaned up. Going to run it abit before I do the gasket just in case I was wrong
Sean Harrison: It’s easy enough to check. You don’t really need to take the plugs out. If you take them out, I would NOT do anti seize. The more I’ve read the less I think it’s a good idea. Good luck...
Did I? I’m not entirely sure what your referring too but this was a while ago now. Can you clarify for others what your pointing out? Also for me in case I ever have to do it again (I sold the car to my buddies son but could get called back to support…)
@@MikeNSX I've watched a few of these videos and there is a spot where the cases meet that needs some Permatex so it doesn't leak. You can see where the metal meets on the left side near the timing chain cover. th-cam.com/video/eh3mKghe8tc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for posting this! Your video literally saved me about $350 to have this fixed by a mechanic. Very detailed and through.
Brandon Chambers: Very pleased it worked out for you.
I currently have my valve cover removed and I'll be cleaning it & fitting the new gasket tomorrow. I removed about 8 oz of oil total from my spark plug wells!!! I don't think I would have tackled this project without seeing this video. Thank you so much for the detailed and thorough video. The removal was very easy.
J S: very glad it helped
For people like you this world is better,, tu muy chingon I appreciate the time to take to do this video, not all the people are the same and I would say again, mil gracias
Daniel Flores: Very nice of you to say. Glad it helped.
Please upload more videos! This is the best auto repair video I have ever seen.
Michael Muncatchy: Glad they helped! Fortunately nothing new has broke... The car has been super reliable for me. I do have some on a MazdaSpeed3 I did fixed up and sold. I’ll have to try and get those posted. Needless to say I’m not full time TH-camr...
Really helpful!!! Thanks so much would love more videos on mazda 6 on anything! Cheers!!!!
Yessenia Lopez: Glad it helped. Fortunately I haven’t had to many things need work. She’s at 120k now and needs fluids flushed but I don’t have the patience for that kind of messy work (shop will do that). I should have videoed the hitch install and Bluetooth install but I didn’t. Hitch was easy except wiring. Bluetooth wasn’t super bad either (Parrot MKi9200 unit). In any case good luck.
You're video helped me so much today. I have the exact same model and replaced the valve cover gasket. The real bitch was those tabs on the side of the cover. Thanks bud.
Thank you sir for your awesome video!! Was just gonna change oil and plugs today till I saw first plug swimming in oil smh😔...All had oil except the 4th so I bought the gaskets, followed your vid and finished everything..Never done this before so thanks again👍
Long Live us TH-cam mechanics...
A good tool to remove cable ties mounted on threaded studs is a wiper arm puller. The dimensions are just right. The black conduit can be popped out with a pry bar, preferably a wide one for trim moldings as used in construction.
Thanks for the video! Exact same layout as a 2005 6i. Still trying to get the bracket off the top left hand valve cover bolt without breaking it.
Update: Finally got it, just needed more twisting and force. No leaks yet. Hopefully this was just failed valve cover seals, not blow by or a plugged PCV valve. (Removing a pcv on this car is an 8 hour job; requires removing intake manifold.)
I'm sure if it is off at all, won't be to hard to figure out the differences. Thanks for the perfect video and fast reply
RITTY PLAYS
Good luck. I'm around today if you run into any problems but im guessing you won't.
Thanks man! Very Helpful.
Thank you so much for the video! perfect explanation and very clean work! Thanks!!!!
The only thing I'd say is use some RTV sealant at either ends of the timing belt where the casing joins.
It's mandatory.....not doing it will cause a leak, espacially if it's cold outside.
The video is very interesting and very instructive, thanks for sharing.
Jose Añez - Glad it helped. Sadly I will have some suspension videos in a month or so. Picked up a MazdaSpeed 3 which needs some work. Need to change my name to Mazda Guy...
If Guy, I really liked your video on how to change the packing of the valve cover of the Mazda 6, now I require please, like changing the rear shock absorbers of the Mazda 6, thanks, bye bye ....
2008 Mazda 6 How to change the rubber or bushings of the rear stabilizer bar
Jose Añez You could check ChrisFix. I find him very good and he does some Mazda suspension work. I just picked up a Gen 1 MazdaSpped 3 that needs some suspension work and probably bushing like you refer too. I will research that in prep for the job and will try to video that too. Good luck.
Is it suggested to change the spark plugs if oil has leaked around them? I recently changed mine about 3k miles ago and don't want to buy new ones since they're still good.
Emmanuel Bravo, Summary: Your plugs are fine, reuse them. If you changed the plugs recently, but have oil around them, I would change the valve cover seal (including the tube seals). The oil doesn’t hurt the plugs really unless there is so much it’s shorting out on the cover (which I presume is pretty rare since it would take a lot of oil). So reuse them.
Thanks!
Liebe Grüsse alles korrekt gemacht. danke für die aufnahme Have the same car Mazda6 2.0l 150 Ps.
I’m note entirely sure what your wrote but recognize “danke” and will presume it helped. Best of luck.
@@MikeNSX That is: Thank You for your Job"wiht the Film it was for me very useful. (sorry my english, I'm a hungarian man)
@@008-t4p Thanks. I have said in other comments…I guess I am a classic American, I only speak English… (Maybe a little Italian…). Good luck, glad it was helpful.
Glad it helped.
Thank you for the video!!!!
great informative video!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thanks for video. Hav couple questions? Did put any gasket adhesive to the engine cover grooves so that gasket doesnt fall off? And u said thin..bump..and thick side of gasket...does the THICK side of gasket go into the grooves of the engine cover or the engine ? Thanks
Davin Davin: I did NOT put any gasket adhesive on. This was a while ago but I don’t believe it’s required and I think I saw mixed reviews about it being a good idea. The thicker flange went into the valve cover so up in running position but down onto the valve cover in the position it’s shown in the video. Good Luck!
Just realized this is an 08' , is the the same as the 07' i model ?? Will be doing this in 4 hours oh lord please be the same
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Although I'm not 100% sure I believe it applies at least back to 2006. So you should be good. It may even be earlier.
@@MikeNSX looks the same as the 2012 6i also
Great video. One can follow as obstacles are encountered and overcome. Two points. I believe the spark plug gap that you mentioned is not "point four nine", but point zero four nine. You shouldn't adjust them anyway, just clearing that up. Also, when you started tightening the valve cover bolts, you tightened one of the middle ones. You came around and tightened it again at the end, ending up with 14. I couldn't really see, but aren't there two bolts in the middle? If so, you counted to 11 around the perimeter. 11 + 2 = 13. For me, to make sure I didn't miss any, that would be important. Also, I plan to tighten them in a small circle, spreading out until the end ones are done, like doing a cylinder head. It may not matter, but it might. Very good though.
Thanks for the feedback. I thought I double checked the 14 but you could be right. I crashed the car a week or so after so it in the shop (backing into a Jeep with a post apocalyptic bumper is a bad idea...) I agree it would be best to use a torque pattern. Working to get a better mic also. That said, this is very part time for me. Been super busy at the job that pays the bills...
So would the oil leaking onto the spark plug area have any effects on being able to start the car?
Trevor Marske, I would say it's possible but only if there was a lot of oil. Basically if there was enough oil to make it to the contact point at the top of the spark plug, you could be affecting spark by shorting the plug out or messing with the energy flow of the system. That is my guess. You need quite a bit of oil though. You could pull the oil out with a turkey baster and clean up the plug and hole and would be able to trouble shoot that as a source I would suspect.
i just change my spark plugs and it was full of oil. now i know why and how to fix it thanks
ramzy boualleg: Long live the TH-cam mechanics. As they say “I’m not only the president, I’m also a client...”
Great vid!
how do u change head gasket? if overheating
Just a quick tip, if you’ve got the time’ it’s a good idea to leave the car sit over night, after tightening the cover bolts, then retighten next morning, and complete assembly. You’ll be surprised how slack they are, these new type gaskets are buggers to conform. Hope this gives you a better, and longer seal.
Just bought an 08 i 2.3 same issue. She failed to tell me about the issue. Thanks for the video. Guess what ill be doing this weekend. :( ..lol
luke nahdee : Good Luck. It’s really not that bad. I would rather sit on the couch with a coffee buuuut, not that bad...
Michael Lohr my heart sank when i found oil in the spark plug wells. I thought the motor was toast. Little research and your video. Im quite relieved. Thanks man. Ill let u know
Hi, did you have any oil consumption before?
Eduard Nitescu: I did not have oil consumptions issues. Tube seals are not likely to leak that much. Even the full valve cover would be unlikely to leak that much (although possible). Actual consumption is probably from something else (if that’s what your saying you have). Good luck...
I've replaced these seals. But I've still got oil on 1 sparkplug (on thread)
Causing a rough idle when up to temperature.
Any ideas?? I'm stumped.
MrGrimsApprentice: I’m certainly no expert but I would think there are only two sources. 1. The seal is not seating maybe due to damage or dent on the head sealing surface. 2. Maybe getting through the spark plug (unlikely though and would likely have other issue). 3. Maybe the valve cover cracked? That’s all I can think of.
Thank you.
Also, use paper to fill the spark plug hole, just in case something may fall into your cylinder.
It wouldn't hurt...
Do you have a link to the seals???
Ramiro Leguizamo: Sorry I don't. I bought from Advanced Auto. They had them in stock.
Does anyone have expirience with little oil on plags, not like on this video? I have little oil on every spark plug but only on threads. When i pull out spark plug wiring its dry around spark plug but when i unscrew spark plug it has some oil on threads. At first i tough it was a leaking injectors so i changed injector selas but its oily again. Please, every information can help. I am thinking that its just from cylinder, piston rings are little worn and some oil gets through.
Wish I realised this before changing spark plugs oh well I sure they can be cleaned up. Going to run it abit before I do the gasket just in case I was wrong
Sean Harrison: It’s easy enough to check. You don’t really need to take the plugs out. If you take them out, I would NOT do anti seize. The more I’ve read the less I think it’s a good idea. Good luck...
@@MikeNSX aahh fair enough oil doesnt get into the cylinder till i take the plug out. so probably just stick a rag in to soak up the oil.
Dealership said it would be $282 to do this
I made this job in may 2006 2.0 l whith liquid seal
You forgot to add sealant to the joint spots!
Did I? I’m not entirely sure what your referring too but this was a while ago now. Can you clarify for others what your pointing out? Also for me in case I ever have to do it again (I sold the car to my buddies son but could get called back to support…)
@@MikeNSX I've watched a few of these videos and there is a spot where the cases meet that needs some Permatex so it doesn't leak. You can see where the metal meets on the left side near the timing chain cover.
th-cam.com/video/eh3mKghe8tc/w-d-xo.html
@@esurfer89I follow you now. Seems wise to do this.
Done deal. Except a sparkplug and well had oil.