Hey guys,


My f150 is throwing the old p0012 code and I've had a few techs drive the car and they said that the timing is definitely off. They've told me that they believe it's the phasers going bad, so I figured I would have my mechanic just replace the whole timing system. He charges $25 hour so it shouldn't punch me too hard. Anyways, I'm here to ask if this is a smart idea to begin with and if you could recommend me the best timing set to purchase? There's also a slight misfire on banks 1-4 but the sparkplugs were just changed 8k miles ago.


I don't know too much about the mechanics behind cars, but I trust you guys in getting me the right parts to pass on to my mechanic. I know he can probably buy them, but I'd like to know what's going in is quality.


Thanks,

Mathew

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Genuine-Ford-5-4-3V-F150-Camshaft-Phaser-Sprockets-Timing-Tensioner-Guides-/171375157893?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27e6c16285&vxp=mtr


Vs.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-Ford-5-4L-3V-Camshaft-Phaser-Sprocket-Timing-Tensioner-Guide-Chain-Set/261487188603?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21235%26meid%3D8159725041545224639%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D171375157893&rt=nc

 

I've heard the Dorman phasers and components are good quality. No personal experience though.

 

I read a few reviews and threads today that many people had issues soon after getting those...

 

How long of job is it to just replace the phasers?