P0019 and sludge
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From: New harmony, Indiana
So the tsb that i have seen shows to replace the vct units. Does that mean the sprockets and the vvt actuators or just the vvt actuators? the sprockets are $100 each. it looks like the dealer only replaced the primary chain as that is what the original tsb instructs. The slack I have is on the secondary chain. I want to do this right so it doesnt have to be done again, but i also dont want to spend $400 extra bucks if its not needed.
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I would do the solenoids too. But it's easy for me to spend your money.
Everytime we have done a chain job on a Ford OHC V8 and didn't replace EVERYTHING it came back to bite just like it did you when they didn't replace the VCT's so that's my default position.
PS You need to use a different dealer service department. I don't care where you buy it but don't use them for service.
Everytime we have done a chain job on a Ford OHC V8 and didn't replace EVERYTHING it came back to bite just like it did you when they didn't replace the VCT's so that's my default position.
PS You need to use a different dealer service department. I don't care where you buy it but don't use them for service.
