rubbinsracin

Tasca confirmed the order yesterday. Should be shipping out soon. Im cheap so I took the ground shipping.

I talked to my local stealership, 3 parts guys and 3 other people coming from the back and none of them had any idea what at VTC Solenoid was. I had the part number and everything. I was like what the ? My local 3 local auto parts stores had 1 on hand between them and they were proud of it wanting $69.99/ea so I went home and got them from Tasca for $85 total.

Now I just gotta wait and get the correct Torx head driver and length to get them swapped. Hopefully my truck will sound less like a Powerstroke...to be continued.

allinon72

You gave them the part number and they were unable to find it? Odd.

rubbinsracin

These guys can't even find a hat if its on their head.

Storm Chasing Ford

I could've given you the part number, would've been easier...lol! Left one is older type solenoid and Right one is newer redesigned one.

rubbinsracin

I did give them the part #. Both new Nd old.

F-150 freaak

Are the vcts hard to replace? Would like to get rid of my rattle/clank sound on light throttle. Don't wanna pay a shop but will if I have to

alsatropine

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Did you order the seals as well?

GrimaceTimus

That depends. If you have a 2004-2006 (that doesn't have a newer engine in it), the VCTs can be replaced quite easily (you need new VCT seals as well...you'll bugger the existing ones up and it just pays to put new ones in anyway). If you have a 2007 or newer 5.4L 3V, the valve cover design changed and folks say you have to remove the valve cover to get the VCT solenoid out. I haven't heard of anyone getting around this PITA.

That being said ... while replacing your VCT solenoids is the best place to start, it is unlikely that they are the source of low-RPM rattling or clanking. I think I've read that a time or two guys have had positive results with just the installation of the newest version of the solenoids. But the vast majority of people (like myself) find that it makes no difference at all.

I can't be 100% certain what my issue was, but I replaced both phasers and all the timing components (chains, guides, tensioners, etc.) While this engine is still too noisy for my taste, I think what I have now is "normal" valve train and injector noise. I sure hope it lasts.

rubbinsracin

No I did not as I have an 04. I am going to take my sweet little time doing this and plan on re-using the seals.

Especial86

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Seafoam the valve body's while the solenoids are out with deep creep.

The latest solenoids will definitely help quiet the tick. In my experience, with the use of the latest solenoids, 5w-30 oil, and maybe a slight increase in idle speed with a tuner/programer, you should be tick free.. Everyone's tick sounds different, some worse then others. If solenoids don't make a meaningful impact on the noise, then you got other problems in the timing set or valve train..