WIF-150

so far 5w-30 hasnt made a difference. New solenoids I am putting in tomorrow, but I am 99% sure the noise will stay the same, but what the hell I'll give it a shot

Summers22

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Hope you have a 04, 05 or 06. 07 and 08 you have to remove the valve covers to replace the VCT solenoids.

WIF-150

Yes 05 don't have to remove valve covers

grss429

Even on 06, you dont have to remove valvr covers aslong as u get a new vct gasket or make sure you dont ruin old one

River1

I know I could google this but cam phaser is a new one for me. A quick explanation would be appreciated. thanks

WIF-150

Be easier for you to find "the final cam phaser thread" it walks through the whole thing.

WIF-150

Well put the new solenoids in last night, like everyone said pretty easy job. Seals are a pain, and I was paranoid of dropping junk in the motor so I was constantly shop vacuuming stuff. I didn't move the power steering bracket. Unfortunately nothing changed with my sound, so I tried the 5w30 with new vct solenoids and it stayed the same. I wasn't really expecting a difference but wanted to try it. So now I'll just see if the noise stays the same or gets any better...my truck runs great anyway.

Summers22

iTrader: (2)

Yeah, that is what I said......

To the OP, sounds like your phasers are bad. Sorry to hear.

WIF-150

yeah tough to say, tick has always been there. Time to either take it in and get a opinion or send it down the road I guess.

F150Torqued

That's what I did with mine a long time ago -- sent it on down the road... BUT it was with ME in the driver's seat. It now has > 205k and still ticks and sounds like a diesel (but runs good - idles good - and pulls good). To all those guys who ask me "_What's_ wrong with your truck" -- .