AntDeek Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) https://imgur.com/a/EYW3sBL ^^^^^^ Photos Link**** It took me around 5 hours, I took my time. Motorcraft SP-520 plugs and a MAHLE intake gasket. Also did the PCV valve, Motorcraft. My 2013 had a hose and hoseclamp on the PCV valve. It seems every other 3.5 has a heat shrink hard elbow. What does your's have? What does this indicate? How do I tell if my valve cover is the "updated" design? Thank you guys, enjoy the photos. Fuel injector cleaner must work pretty well, look at those clean valves! Edited May 17, 2019 by AntDeek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfazona Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 I would say that the PCV has been changed before, and the previous owner could not remove the PCV from the hardened elbow. I assume the hose/elbow was different too? If it wasn't, maybe it was cut and a hose clamp put on to ensure a good seal. Either way, I would just say that it is only an indicator that it's been changed in the past. As for the valve cover, I only have experience in that department with my wife's EcoBoost Flex. Not sure if they are the same on the Edge or not, so I'll wait for somebody else to chime in on it. Good job on changing things out and overall, not a bad job, just a little time consuming due to all the things that need to come off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntDeek Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) Nope, I’m the original owner, and the hose had ford part numbers on it, it’s OEM. The car had never been serviced before. Edited May 17, 2019 by AntDeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfazona Posted May 17, 2019 Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 That is weird. Maybe the guy working the assembly line that day hooked you up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntDeek Posted May 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) It’s the exact same elbow as the side that goes to the intake manifold. Maybe they ran out of hard hoses and supplied me with a soft one, nevertheless I’m happy it’s easier. those intake clean valves make me happy Edited May 17, 2019 by AntDeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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