Anyone use Dorman VCT Solenoids?
03-22-2015, 03:25 PM
#11
Doing my spark plug change soon and figured I might as well replace my VCT solenoids while I've got everything torn apart. (2) Dorman VCT solenoids cost me $100 on amazon with free shipping....anyone had any issues with these before? Or should I have replaced with OEM Ford VCT solenoids?
03-22-2015, 03:28 PM
#12
03-22-2015, 04:37 PM
#13
Senior Member
I got them posted on my Tip Guide thread, just ignore when amazon says they wont fit 04, cuz they fit the 05 lol
Link: Motorcraft Solenoid: http://amzn.to/1MXImof
Part # 8L3Z-6M280-B
Link: Motorcraft Solenoid: http://amzn.to/1MXImof
Part # 8L3Z-6M280-B
03-23-2015, 07:47 AM
#14
I understand how skeptical everyone is about non-OEM replacement parts....but I posted this thread to see if people have had and issues with Dorman VCT solenoids, and if they have had issues....what were the problems....the VCT solenoids will be at my house today. So if anyone has any info now is the time to chime in. Thank you MHOWELL34 for giving an accurate answer 
03-23-2015, 07:54 AM
#15
I'll only use non-Motorcraft or equivalent-quality parts when the part is "not critical to the life, usability, and overall value of the truck." That's my personal threshold for everything except fluids (I use brands other than Motorcraft for oil, but this isn't another oil thread). So I have Dorman parts for things like window switches and some other minor things, then for my exhaust headers and some other parts I either get only Motorcraft or other comparable brand. Dorman is the Dollar Tree of parts. I can't take a gamble on which parts are going to be winners and which ones wouldn't have made the cut.
03-23-2015, 07:56 AM
#16
WHY would you, when you can get Genuine Ford VCT's for the same price?
And - these are the Latest revision: (Rev B)
Amazon.com: 5.4L 3V VCT Control Solenoid 8L3Z-6M280-B - Genuine Ford OEM: Automotive
I DO NOT trust anything made by Dorman except their door handles. They make junk FPDM's, junk phasers, and I do not expect their VCT's to be any better. Just not worth the risk - hell, I'd pay extra to Avoid their crap.
BTW - it would be a real prudent time to remove & inspect / clean / desludge / lube the VCT solenoid valve bodies ( the component the solenoid inserts into).
MGD
And - these are the Latest revision: (Rev B)
Amazon.com: 5.4L 3V VCT Control Solenoid 8L3Z-6M280-B - Genuine Ford OEM: Automotive
I DO NOT trust anything made by Dorman except their door handles. They make junk FPDM's, junk phasers, and I do not expect their VCT's to be any better. Just not worth the risk - hell, I'd pay extra to Avoid their crap.
BTW - it would be a real prudent time to remove & inspect / clean / desludge / lube the VCT solenoid valve bodies ( the component the solenoid inserts into).
MGD
03-23-2015, 07:57 AM
#17
I'll only use non-Motorcraft or equivalent-quality parts when the part is "not critical to the life, usability, and overall value of the truck." That's my personal threshold for everything except fluids (I use brands other than Motorcraft for oil, but this isn't another oil thread). So I have Dorman parts for things like window switches and some other minor things, then for my exhaust headers and some other parts I either get only Motorcraft or other comparable brand. Dorman is the Dollar Tree of parts. I can't take a gamble on which parts are going to be winners and which ones wouldn't have made the cut.
03-23-2015, 07:57 AM
#18
03-23-2015, 07:59 AM
#19
So I have Dorman parts for things like window switches and some other minor things, then for my exhaust headers and some other parts I either get only Motorcraft or other comparable brand.
03-23-2015, 08:06 AM
#20