The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
#2061
http://www.expertswrite.net/ford-5-4...on-3valve.html
Very interesting read for anyone in this thread. They also have a in depth timing chain step by step procedure.
Very interesting read for anyone in this thread. They also have a in depth timing chain step by step procedure.
From your link I also learned i really goofed by prioritizing a 2007 over a 2006 in my used truck search. The timing solenoids are much easier to replace on the 2006 model , and it seems like any work on the phasers or timing chain is going to be a real acid-test for this novice wrencher.
Worst case scenario I need everything replaced that he recommends for the tick problem. Is it best I drive it to a good Ford dealership and hope they really understand the fix as the writer does or would I have to "coach" them through the fix?
#2062
I'm going to be starting this job soon. I think I'm going to disconnect the AC and pay the $100 to have the AC recharged when I'm done. Do I just need to disconnect the AC line where it connects to the accumulator and it will move far enough out of the way or do I disconnect the other end also and remove the line completely?
#2063
I have everything apart and just replaced the lash adjusters and followers. Almost everyone of the lash adjusters was frozen.
The Felpro timing gasket set came with gaskets for the VCT Solenoid housings. Everything in the engine looks clean and there is no sludge to speak of. The screens on the VCT solenoids were also clean. Should I bother taking these off? Has anyone opened these and found anything in there worth cleaning out?
The Felpro timing gasket set came with gaskets for the VCT Solenoid housings. Everything in the engine looks clean and there is no sludge to speak of. The screens on the VCT solenoids were also clean. Should I bother taking these off? Has anyone opened these and found anything in there worth cleaning out?
#2064
Senior Member
I did not take the screens out, but I did spray them down pretty good with throttle body cleaner before I installed them, spray them down, then dip them in some clean oil before you install them.
#2065
I have an 04 so I bought the newer version solenoids to replace the old ones, so I don't need to worry about cleaning the old ones.
#2066
Senior Member
The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
I have everything apart and just replaced the lash adjusters and followers. Almost everyone of the lash adjusters was frozen.
The Felpro timing gasket set came with gaskets for the VCT Solenoid housings. Everything in the engine looks clean and there is no sludge to speak of. The screens on the VCT solenoids were also clean. Should I bother taking these off? Has anyone opened these and found anything in there worth cleaning out?
The Felpro timing gasket set came with gaskets for the VCT Solenoid housings. Everything in the engine looks clean and there is no sludge to speak of. The screens on the VCT solenoids were also clean. Should I bother taking these off? Has anyone opened these and found anything in there worth cleaning out?
#2067
The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
Sorry, the way I asked was a little confusing. I was asking about the housings the VCT solenoids insert into. Each one has two bolts to take them off. The timing gasket set came with the gaskets for these. Should I bother taking these apart to clean them?
I have an 04 so I bought the newer version solenoids to replace the old ones, so I don't need to worry about cleaning the old ones.
I have an 04 so I bought the newer version solenoids to replace the old ones, so I don't need to worry about cleaning the old ones.
#2068
I just took them off and sprayed them down. I didn't realize they had screens in them. I thought you were talking about the solenoids, sorry. They looked clean so I didn't bother taking out the screens either.
#2069
Senior Member
I'm going to be replacing the oil pump with the Melling M360. When I'm done can I still use the crank the engine 10 sec 3 to 4 times to prime the motor or do you think I'll need to use the pump sprayer method since the oil pump will also be empty? Is the oil pressure sending unit the best place to do this? There is a plug on the back of the oil filter housing. I'm assuming that is the sending unit, is that correct?
#2070
Senior Member
Just got off the phone with George at Melling and thought I'd share what he told me. He confirmed that the M360 will work on our engines just fine. Additionally, he recommended using the cast iron cam chain tensioners from the 5.4L 2 valve. Make sure you order the Ford tensioners if you do this, apparantly some manufacturers are drilling holes in theirs that are too large.