The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
06-20-2016, 10:14 AM
#2801
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we just did the overhaul today...pulled the passenger side valve cover off without discharging / removing A/C...wow what a PITA! Took the whole day but WOW....so much better....I changed everything - Cloyes timing kit with tensioners, guides, sprocket and chains...as well as new phasers even though mine were quiet..and I bought VC and timing cover gaskets as I didn't want to redo anything.. I had severe chain slapping and wicked start up rattle.
Now it runs so quiet...couldn't be happier!
Now it runs so quiet...couldn't be happier!
06-21-2016, 06:52 AM
#2803
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06-23-2016, 10:08 AM
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Gentlemen, excellent thread. I read through the first 25 pages, then came to the end threads. I bought my 2004 F150 XLT two years ago and now have 116K on it. The truck just started to tick like a lifter issue. Sounds like the videos on the site. I do not have a lot of time to do myself and thankfully I got an extended warranty on the truck. I will be taking it in for service to get it fixed.
06-23-2016, 05:09 PM
#2806
LightningRod
You talking about taking it to a dealership for service? If you didn't have the extended warranty I'm betting they would tell you it needed a new engine. Since you do, I'm betting they tell you their ain't nothin' wrong with it.
Actually - neither is true. But be prepared to hear an ear full with all the legend and lies out there.
But whatever they do, insist they replace all the lash adjusters and roller/followers.
Actually - neither is true. But be prepared to hear an ear full with all the legend and lies out there.
But whatever they do, insist they replace all the lash adjusters and roller/followers.
06-24-2016, 06:14 AM
#2807
Why does Ford use plastic tensioners/guides and why aren't the tensioners self contained hydraulic with safety ratcheting? Not to bash Ford because I love my truck, but who in there right mind engineered this timing system?
06-27-2016, 06:37 PM
#2809
"Their" right mind
06-28-2016, 12:11 PM
#2810
[QUOTE=jagans;4809557]The same guy that designed the spark plugs that placed the torque load on the ceramic insulator so the plugs would break off in the head. Any other questions?
"Their" right mind[/QUOTE
Never mind
Oh thanks for the grammatical error clarification sir. Have a nice day.
"Their" right mind[/QUOTE
Never mind
Oh thanks for the grammatical error clarification sir. Have a nice day.
Last edited by Nate782005; 06-28-2016 at 01:35 PM.