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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 09:01 PM
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2005 Ford F-150 5.4 3v 2wd, dropped the oil pan and found this in my intake ?


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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 09:10 PM
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If it's plastic probably the timing chain guides.
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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JCR 56
If it's plastic probably the timing chain guides.
In the 2nd pic in the intake hose it looks like a piece of metal
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So pulled out what I could and it looks more like plastic with a couple shavings
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Originally Posted by JCR 56
If it's plastic probably the timing chain guides.
What size impact do I need to take off the water pump ? The one I have is way to big to fit down in there


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Old Jul 5, 2023 | 07:57 PM
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That piece looks a lot like a valve spring keeper. You`ll find out. Lol

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That piece looks a lot like a valve spring keeper. You`ll find out. Lol

aren’t those metal? These are plastic
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So pulled out what I could and it looks more like plastic with a couple shavings

Here’s a pic for size comparison, tell me what you think. Aren’t the keepers metal?
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Here’s a pic for size comparison, tell me what you think. Aren’t the keepers metal?

Looks like it’s got little groves for a gear so is that a timing component?
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What size impact do I need to take off the water pump ? The one I have is way to big to fit down in there

I got the pump off with a basic 10mm wrench and socket wrench. Was pretty easy actually but soon as I pulled the water pump it started storming ☔️👍
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