Can't give this guy enough likes, I've always used the tool or a socket when i was at the Ford dealership. Now I'm retired and forgot to give the tool its freedom in my tool collection.
I just wanted to thank this guy for this video. I'm replacing a power steering pump on a 2008 Ford Focus and got worried when I read about the Teflon seal on the pressure side hose and the special tool to install it. Of course, the factory Ford tool is very expensive and has to be ordered online. I found this video and was able to find a two pack of these Sharpie pens with this type of cap locally and was able to modify it like in the video and to easily install the seal.
THANK YOU !! Tried the 'warm and stretch' method first to no avail. Your method works PERFECTLY ! Also had the right size paint stick in the shop, so after second run to parts store I'm in bidness. GREAT VID !!!!
That is brilliant richard, you had me grinning all through the video 😀 I have to give you full marks for cleverness and saving yourself a lot of money 😀
Hello I hope you're doing good! remember years ago I said I would respond to you every time I see your comments on youtube? I am a man of my word haha. I'm working on a 2002 ford taurus... this car is really annoying to work on!
@@DaBossk it looks like a decent car, but all cars have hidden annoying faults. Even u.k fords have problems, we have the steering wheel on the wrong side ha ha :-D Yes all cars can send you loopy with there silly designs, Bmw's require you to sell your first born to buy there parts lol. Bmw = Break My Wallet :-D Please Try not to get stressed out, just take a break with your favourite drink. You will have your evil way with the nuisance part :-D
@@zx8401ztv haha yeah true. I always liked when people refer to BMWs as BMtroubleyou LOL. Thanks for the advice though. I need to take a step back and relax with this car. It's kicking my butt!
I just tried this on my mustang and it does work except I took it 1 step further and put a thin coat of Vaseline on the cap and it slide on took about 15 minutes to complete! Thanks dude good tip to know!
I love my fords. I’ve owned several over the years, but some things, like this Teflon seal design are completely bone-headed. I’ll also say that having replaced mine a few hours ago (using a 3/8” extension as an install tool that was really too big) I really wish I had seen this video first! Looked like it worked really well.
Very entrusted video rich well done to bad things change so much the last two years that screw the hole world no body is doing nothing no more god bless see you on the next
Thank you for your video 👍🏼👍🏼, when my marker arrived from eBay seller for $5.00 it looked small but after comparing it looks great 😃 waiting for the pump to arrive as being broke after Christmas is tough
Just love it. Ford and there infinite wisdom just destroyed! Dorf is really Proud of the really high US.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ tools completely destroyed! Keep up the good job!
Think outside the box on what to use. I cut the spout off of a cheap Dollar General kids flower watering can. I made it tight enough to cover the threads, put a little transmission fluid on the spout piece, and slid the oring onto the fitting. And! The watering can is still usable because I only needed the end piece. That took messing up 3 orings to finally get it done. Ugh!
@@RichpinTv you are most welcome (it worked great for me too). I have a question and hope you might answer it for me. I am installing a new cordone p/s pump in my 2012 Taurus. The new pump came with a Teflon seal "and" a smaller rubber O-ring. I don't think the o-ring is for my pressure line because my line didn't look like it had one on it. The only seal was the Teflon seal which tore up taking the existing line off. Would you know if it is for the other end of the pressure line? I didn't have to take that end loose? Just wondering if you knew.
I am having trouble finding that part number sharpie pen. I think they re-designed it and made it thinner, but I am still looking for it. The one bit of info that would be helpful would be if you could use a micrometer and give us the ID of the cap where it goes over the threads so we can use that as a reference if we find other caps that might fit. Thank you again for this video and I look forward to learning more from you!
@@RichpinTv went to walmart and they only had a 5 pack of smaller sharpie paint pens (smaller diameter)-- But I saw many other items with wide caps that might do the job also, which is why I was hoping for a measurement. I'm bought a few and they come up about 15mm. Hoping the cap you used is about 15. I found the Sharpie med white paint one avalible at Stapes but special order. Thanks again for writing back. best regards
Can't give this guy enough likes, I've always used the tool or a socket when i was at the Ford dealership. Now I'm retired and forgot to give the tool its freedom in my tool collection.
I just wanted to thank this guy for this video. I'm replacing a power steering pump on a 2008 Ford Focus and got worried when I read about the Teflon seal on the pressure side hose and the special tool to install it. Of course, the factory Ford tool is very expensive and has to be ordered online.
I found this video and was able to find a two pack of these Sharpie pens with this type of cap locally and was able to modify it like in the video and to easily install the seal.
I am glad you found it helpful.
VERY clever ! Best idea I have seen yet. I have already broken 2 new seals. So I wait for new ones, 2 sets......
THANK YOU !! Tried the 'warm and stretch' method first to no avail. Your method works PERFECTLY ! Also had the right size paint stick in the shop, so after second run to parts store I'm in bidness. GREAT VID !!!!
That is brilliant richard, you had me grinning all through the video 😀
I have to give you full marks for cleverness and saving yourself a lot of money 😀
It must be the New Englander in me.
Hello I hope you're doing good! remember years ago I said I would respond to you every time I see your comments on youtube? I am a man of my word haha. I'm working on a 2002 ford taurus... this car is really annoying to work on!
@@DaBossk it looks like a decent car, but all cars have hidden annoying faults.
Even u.k fords have problems, we have the steering wheel on the wrong side ha ha :-D
Yes all cars can send you loopy with there silly designs, Bmw's require you to sell your first born to buy there parts lol.
Bmw = Break My Wallet :-D
Please Try not to get stressed out, just take a break with your favourite drink.
You will have your evil way with the nuisance part :-D
@@zx8401ztv haha yeah true. I always liked when people refer to BMWs as BMtroubleyou LOL. Thanks for the advice though. I need to take a step back and relax with this car. It's kicking my butt!
This is a great idea. This guy could also be the voice of Peter Griffin from family Guy.
I just tried this on my mustang and it does work except I took it 1 step further and put a thin coat of Vaseline on the cap and it slide on took about 15 minutes to complete! Thanks dude good tip to know!
I love my fords. I’ve owned several over the years, but some things, like this Teflon seal design are completely bone-headed.
I’ll also say that having replaced mine a few hours ago (using a 3/8” extension as an install tool that was really too big) I really wish I had seen this video first! Looked like it worked really well.
Great ......Oscar from Colorado at 68 years Thanks
Thank you Oscar.
Very entrusted video rich well done to bad things change so much the last two years that screw the hole world no body is doing nothing no more god bless see you on the next
Thank you my friend.
Make America Sane Again !!!
That's a creative solution, Rich!
I was looking around the garage and i just stumbled upon that marker.
Thank you for your video 👍🏼👍🏼, when my marker arrived from eBay seller for $5.00 it looked small but after comparing it looks great 😃 waiting for the pump to arrive as being broke after Christmas is tough
You are my new hero! Thank you!
Glad i could help.
Just love it. Ford and there infinite wisdom just destroyed! Dorf is really Proud of the really high US.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ tools completely destroyed! Keep up the good job!
Worked perfect! I didn't have a file handy. Just shaved the plastic down with a utility knife.
Glad it worked for you as it did for me.
Impressive and after cleaning up the cap you can snap it back on the marker that you "borrowed" it from practically none the worse for wear.
Good idea then i will know were it is for future use.
Think outside the box on what to use. I cut the spout off of a cheap Dollar General kids flower watering can. I made it tight enough to cover the threads, put a little transmission fluid on the spout piece, and slid the oring onto the fitting. And! The watering can is still usable because I only needed the end piece. That took messing up 3 orings to finally get it done. Ugh!
Is it possible to wind a fum tape instead of a ring?
Genius. I did the weird Sharpee trick. Worked perfectly. Installed and not leaking. How hard to you tighten this. Is it O Ring tight?
GLORIOUS !!!
Thank You Sir !!!
Very welcome
You are a legend for this! Thanks!
Glad it helped!
@@RichpinTv Bonus is I can still use the cap AND label my tool bags!
Absolutely amazing. Great creativity!
Thank you very much!
@@RichpinTv you are most welcome (it worked great for me too). I have a question and hope you might answer it for me. I am installing a new cordone p/s pump in my 2012 Taurus. The new pump came with a Teflon seal "and" a smaller rubber O-ring. I don't think the o-ring is for my pressure line because my line didn't look like it had one on it. The only seal was the Teflon seal which tore up taking the existing line off. Would you know if it is for the other end of the pressure line? I didn't have to take that end loose? Just wondering if you knew.
good job magyver Rich! love to find alternatives to tools!
It could not have worked better.
@@RichpinTv you da man!!!
Video very very helpful 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I am glad you found it helpful.
great video rich! That is the perfect tool for the job. I think I mustve over tightened the line the first time because it didnt seal :(
I was looking around the garage and i stumbled on this cap and i am glad i did because it worked so well.
@@RichpinTv yeah it works great. I used an old large sharpie cap I had laying around
Great idea! Thank you!
It worked. Thanks
I am having trouble finding that part number sharpie pen. I think they re-designed it and made it thinner, but I am still looking for it. The one bit of info that would be helpful would be if you could use a micrometer and give us the ID of the cap where it goes over the threads so we can use that as a reference if we find other caps that might fit. Thank you again for this video and I look forward to learning more from you!
I bought that pen from walmart this year,you might try there.
@@RichpinTv went to walmart and they only had a 5 pack of smaller sharpie paint pens (smaller diameter)-- But I saw many other items with wide caps that might do the job also, which is why I was hoping for a measurement. I'm bought a few and they come up about 15mm. Hoping the cap you used is about 15. I found the Sharpie med white paint one avalible at Stapes but special order. Thanks again for writing back. best regards
How do you know what size seal for it? I have a 2001 Lincoln continental
That IS brilliant. Way to go! I watched another guy talk about buying a tool for that and cited a $53 price tag. Ouch!
Would it make sense to tap the cap for the thread of the fitting?
Interesting idea if i can find a tap i might give it a try see what happens.
A telephone is sealed in the power string of the Ford Figo Petrol
I'm off to buy a Sharpie, Thanks
I hope it works as good as it did for me.
"Improvise and overcome".
Awesome trick! Threads would have torn that up.
There lies the problem how to get the seal over the threads without them tearing up the seal.
That was a great tip!! Haha.
Glad you liked it!
Perfect shop aid, hope to NEVER deal with these fittings again!.....
Genius
Thank you.
I wonder if you are being shadowbanned. Great video! Thank you!
No need no special tool or make a tool. Just used your fingers to walk the seal on the threads
A 2 dollar maakah! Nice
You caught that maakah.....lol