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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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I own a 2004 f150 supercrew 4x4 I'm wondering I anyone one else has had issues with it. It makes my truck sound like a diesel I have had no problems mechanically with it just want to get it running right any tips would help
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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It has 171000 kms and I bought it at 100000 always done it as long as I can remember
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Vct sensors
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Any idea what that's gonna run me to fix?
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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i would guess the sensor is 50ish.

heres a good link to help ya out

http://www.howstuffinmycarworks.com/VCT_Solenoid.html
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Old Sep 1, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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Awesome thanks alot I now have a weekend project thanks
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Talked to a dealership today when I took it in for a tune up they want 3000 for new vct anyone got a site they use to order parts?
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Talked to a dealership today when I took it in for a tune up they want 3000 for new vct anyone got a site they use to order parts?
3g for the VCT sensor/solenoid?? you ****tin me?
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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Nope not a word of it I told them don't even touch it I'll find somewhere for cheaper. Do u think it's important to get em out ASAP?
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