The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
#2021
Heres some more info Ive collected up for myself.
Maybe some others my find it useful.
These parts replaces:
FORD MOTORCRAFT/MAHLE # 1L3Z6L266AA (RIGHT SIDE)(plastic)
FORD MOTORCRAFT/MAHLE # XL1Z6L266AA (LEFT SIDE) (plastic)
The new Motorcraft I bought vs the OEM 1 I pulled off my 2009.
(I believe (not sure) the color difference is from engine heat)
The IRON tensioners "I think" (not sure) have the anti clasping mechanism.
(Im looking into these more).
FORD MOTORCRAFT # F6LZ6L266DA (RIGHT SIDE)(IRON)
FORD MOTORCRAFT # F6LZ6L266CA (LEFT SIDE) (IRON)
I believe (not sure) the Cloyes Iron tensoners are the same except for the set below comes with the plates.
.
Maybe some others my find it useful.
These parts replaces:
FORD MOTORCRAFT/MAHLE # 1L3Z6L266AA (RIGHT SIDE)(plastic)
FORD MOTORCRAFT/MAHLE # XL1Z6L266AA (LEFT SIDE) (plastic)
The new Motorcraft I bought vs the OEM 1 I pulled off my 2009.
(I believe (not sure) the color difference is from engine heat)
The IRON tensioners "I think" (not sure) have the anti clasping mechanism.
(Im looking into these more).
FORD MOTORCRAFT # F6LZ6L266DA (RIGHT SIDE)(IRON)
FORD MOTORCRAFT # F6LZ6L266CA (LEFT SIDE) (IRON)
I believe (not sure) the Cloyes Iron tensoners are the same except for the set below comes with the plates.
.
Last edited by Fordjunkync; 05-26-2015 at 01:49 PM.
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#2022
I have an 04 F150 with 130k and I'm starting to order the parts to do this job and have a couple of questions.
1. Do I need the Ford crankshaft positioning tool or can I just rotate the crankshaft so that the keyway is in the 11 to 12 o'clock position and that is close enough? Does it need to be exact? Also how do I rotate the crank once the crank pulley and bolt are removed? Do I reinsert the bolt and use that to turn the motor?
2. I'm debating on ordering a set of lash adjusters and followers and replace them all while I'm in there or is this a waste of time/money. I don't want to start the job and find some that need replacing and not have the parts on hand. I found this set on e-bay for $265.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-Ford...8a8d1e&vxp=mtr
But the lash adjusters listed are part # 5L1Z 6500-A and the kit shows that its compatible with the 2005 through 2010 F150. I looked around and the lash adjusters for the 2004 are part # 3L3Z-6500-BA. Was there a change made from 04 to 05? Are these parts interchangeable?
1. Do I need the Ford crankshaft positioning tool or can I just rotate the crankshaft so that the keyway is in the 11 to 12 o'clock position and that is close enough? Does it need to be exact? Also how do I rotate the crank once the crank pulley and bolt are removed? Do I reinsert the bolt and use that to turn the motor?
2. I'm debating on ordering a set of lash adjusters and followers and replace them all while I'm in there or is this a waste of time/money. I don't want to start the job and find some that need replacing and not have the parts on hand. I found this set on e-bay for $265.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-Ford...8a8d1e&vxp=mtr
But the lash adjusters listed are part # 5L1Z 6500-A and the kit shows that its compatible with the 2005 through 2010 F150. I looked around and the lash adjusters for the 2004 are part # 3L3Z-6500-BA. Was there a change made from 04 to 05? Are these parts interchangeable?
I found the best price for mine from Freedom Racing in Lamoni Iowa. You will not find a cheaper price anywhere, they even beat out the dealerships.
Make sure that you stress the year when ordering as they did send me out the door with the 05 up, and I had to return to store to get the correct ones. In fact, if you mention that, I bet they remember me :P
Both sets of lash adjusters use the same cam followers.
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#2023
Yes the lash adjusters on an 04 are different then an 05 and up. If you use the 05 up, you will destroy your motor. Sadly because those lash adjusters were used only 1 year, you pay a premium.
I found the best price for mine from Freedom Racing in Lamoni Iowa. You will not find a cheaper price anywhere, they even beat out the dealerships.
Make sure that you stress the year when ordering as they did send me out the door with the 05 up, and I had to return to store to get the correct ones. In fact, if you mention that, I bet they remember me :P
Both sets of lash adjusters use the same cam followers.
I found the best price for mine from Freedom Racing in Lamoni Iowa. You will not find a cheaper price anywhere, they even beat out the dealerships.
Make sure that you stress the year when ordering as they did send me out the door with the 05 up, and I had to return to store to get the correct ones. In fact, if you mention that, I bet they remember me :P
Both sets of lash adjusters use the same cam followers.
#2024
Senior Member
Good luck
Tom
#2025
By the price, yours is without a doubt an 05 or newer.
To answer the question, yes, replace all 24. I was around $450 or so and that was OEM at Freedom racing.
Mike
#2027
#2029
Senior Member
Yea, I do kinda remember having to state that I have an 04 and verifying that the ones listed would work for me. It may just have been me asking the seller a question just for peace of mind though.
Tom
Tom
#2030
Do you have the part number for the lash adjusters you ended up using. I just ordered the ones listed for the 04 (3L3Z-6500-BA). For 24 each of those and the followers I paid $450 plus shipping. The 05 and up use the same followers and its the top of the lash adjuster that was redesigned where it meets the follower so I'm not sure why they still specify the old part for the 04 only.
Michael you had said we can not use the new lash adjusters in the 04. Do you know why? I ordered the ones listed for the 04 as I don't want to take any chances if I'm going to do all this work, but I do wonder if I could have saved some money and used the cheaper ones.
Michael you had said we can not use the new lash adjusters in the 04. Do you know why? I ordered the ones listed for the 04 as I don't want to take any chances if I'm going to do all this work, but I do wonder if I could have saved some money and used the cheaper ones.