Cam phaser question
#1
Cam phaser question
So I just realized I am another fallen victim to the cam phaser. My questions are:
How big of an issue is this? Don't really care for the noise
And
I am military and will be driving to texas soon from California, will this be ok?
Thanks guys
How big of an issue is this? Don't really care for the noise
And
I am military and will be driving to texas soon from California, will this be ok?
Thanks guys
#2
Some drive them for years making like a diesel. Some break right away putting pieces into the crankcase. Some fight M for months never getting them right. Personally if U want to trade it to a good dealer for a new one ? If U have the time to go into it and fix it ? Very bad noises? Very intensive to fix usually. Clicking is injectors, clanking is VCT related and timing cover related.
Last edited by papa tiger; 10-31-2013 at 06:18 PM.
#3
Just did mine a week ago. It took me 3.5 days, but I'm not a mechanic. I could probably do it again in half the time. The thread " Final repair guide to cam phaser ticking" helped a lot. I drove with the noise for at least 2 years.
#4
Hi-Rev Motorsports
It's not hard at all... I would recommend pulling the front cover just for ease of inspection..
I just did a total rebuild on a 2006 5.4L and it wasn't bad at all...
I just did a total rebuild on a 2006 5.4L and it wasn't bad at all...