The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
04-09-2012, 11:07 AM
#102
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Originally Posted by '05 F-150
just dropped mine off this morning should be done tomorrow if all goes well (wish me luck), excited as He!! can't wait to getter done miss my truck already
Humor me with the final bill cost when you get done!
04-09-2012, 12:07 PM
#103
i am getting it inspected to so far rear brakes and rotors
will keep you posted
04-09-2012, 02:05 PM
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Welcome! Glad you found us.
I will let you know that TDC is not required, but at TDC the cams "stay put" better to line the marks up.
The reason the chain is not staying tight while spinning by hand is because the tensioners use oil pressure to "pump up"
Once you start the engine it will put everything tight. I like to crank with the fuel pump disconnected for a few seconds first to build pressure before actually starting.
Let us know how it is after you crank it up.
Good job on the DIY
-Steve
I will let you know that TDC is not required, but at TDC the cams "stay put" better to line the marks up.
The reason the chain is not staying tight while spinning by hand is because the tensioners use oil pressure to "pump up"
Once you start the engine it will put everything tight. I like to crank with the fuel pump disconnected for a few seconds first to build pressure before actually starting.
Let us know how it is after you crank it up.
Good job on the DIY
-Steve
Thanks for the quick reply Steve. I forgot to clarify that the variation in chain tension is along the fixed guide not the tensioner guide. It gets really tight at some positions and sags away from the fixed guide at others. Should I be concerned or is this typical?
Thanks again!
-Tim
04-09-2012, 03:19 PM
#105
Thanks for the quick reply Steve. I forgot to clarify that the variation in chain tension is along the fixed guide not the tensioner guide. It gets really tight at some positions and sags away from the fixed guide at others. Should I be concerned or is this typical?
Thanks again!
-Tim
Thanks again!
-Tim
04-09-2012, 03:55 PM
#106
This isn't a sticky yet????? This is the best source for this repair I have ever come across. Please make this a sticky moderators!!!
It needs to be at an easy reach for those of us who are preparing to, or are currently undergoing this essential overhaul procedure..thank you!
It needs to be at an easy reach for those of us who are preparing to, or are currently undergoing this essential overhaul procedure..thank you!
04-09-2012, 04:48 PM
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This isn't a sticky yet????? This is the best source for this repair I have ever come across. Please make this a sticky moderators!!!
It needs to be at an easy reach for those of us who are preparing to, or are currently undergoing this essential overhaul procedure..thank you!
It needs to be at an easy reach for those of us who are preparing to, or are currently undergoing this essential overhaul procedure..thank you!
04-10-2012, 09:08 AM
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How would I fix the sludge issue, clean out the pan and do a flush of some kind. Also would the vct solinoids maybe be causing this issue. The tech at ford said he has heard of people using thicker weight oil to quite the problem, but I don't think that would help it from stalling also would it?
04-10-2012, 10:29 AM
#110
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Originally Posted by BrandonH13
How would I fix the sludge issue, clean out the pan and do a flush of some kind. Also would the vct solinoids maybe be causing this issue. The tech at ford said he has heard of people using thicker weight oil to quite the problem, but I don't think that would help it from stalling also would it?