Ford Probe GT Valve Cover Gasket Replacement - How to Remove Intake Manifold and Valve Covers

In this video, you'll see exactly how to replace the valve cover gaskets on any second generation Ford Probe GT. I'll show you exactly how to remove all wires & hoses, remove the intake manifold, and remove the valve covers. The car featured in the video is my 1994 Ford Probe GT with the 2.5L engine.

Some of the Tools & Supplies I Used:
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Inch-Pound Torque Wrench - https://amzn.to/2BTXhVz
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0:00 - Intro
1:06 - How I found out my valve cover gaskets were bad
2:19 - Symptoms of worn out valve cover gaskets
2:39 - Tools & supplies needed to complete this job
4:16 - Getting started with the repair
5:36 - Removing air intake system (part 1)
6:08 - Draining the cooling system
7:31 - Safely depressurizing the fuel system
8:17 - Removing air intake system (part 2)
10:30 - Disconnecting wires & hoses
12:59 - Throttle cable removal, more wires & hoses
14:16 - Intake manifold bolt removal
14:40 - Removing the "mystery" bolt keeping your manifold stuck
15:45 - Removing the intake manifold
17:24 - Removing valve covers & bolt organization
18:52 - Prepping the engine & cleaning the valve cover
20:10 - Valve cover gasket sealant & re-installation
22:17 - Reassembly
23:37 - Re-pressurizing fuel system
24:12 - Coolant & final thoughts


Accepted Torque Ranges Per Manual:
Valve Cover Retaining Bolts: 43 - 78 Inch-Pounds
Intake Manifold Bolts: 14 - 19 Foot-Pounds


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The content of this video also applies to the following vehicles with the same 2.5L engine:

1993 Ford Probe GT
1995 Ford Probe GT
1996 Ford Probe GT
1997 Ford Probe GT

1993 Mazda MX6
1994 Mazda MX6
1995 Mazda MX6
1996 Mazda MX6
1997 Mazda MX6

1993 Mazda 626
1994 Mazda 626
1995 Mazda 626
1996 Mazda 626
1997 Mazda 626
1998 Mazda 626
1999 Mazda 626
2000 Mazda 626
2001 Mazda 626
2002 Mazda 626