TuscanyJC

I'll look into it, thanks!

Chzzn

Gaskets! I am guessing replacing all the gaskets is a good idea. So valve cover gasket, VCT gasket, and other gaskets I'm forgetting. I apologize if I've overlooked it and missed where you said what gaskets to change but if anyone could fill me in that would be awesome!

Texasreb

This is everything I bought for mine:

Timing Cam Phaser Motorcraft 3R2Z-6A257-DA
Timing Cam Phaser Bolt Motorcraft 3L3Z 6279-DA
VCT Solenoid Motorcraft 8L3Z-6M280-B
VCT Solenoid Seal Motorcraft 3L3Z-6C535-AA
VCT Solenoid Gasket Motorcraft 3L3Z-6C286-AA
Timing Chain Motorcraft 5L3Z 6268-A
Timing Chain Guide Motorcraft F85Z 6K255-AA
Timing Chain Guide Motorcraft 4L3Z 6M256-AA
Timing Chain Guide Motorcraft F85Z 6M274-AA
Timing Chain Guide Motorcraft 2L1Z 6K297-AA
Timing Chain Tensioner Motorcraft XL1Z 6L266-AA
Timing Chain Tensioner Motorcraft 1L3Z 6L266-AA
Timing Crank Sprocket Motorcraft XL3Z 6306-AA
Timing Cover Crankshaft Seal Motorcraft XW4Z 6700-AA
Timing Cover Seal Motorcraft 3L3Z 6020-EA
Timing Cover Seal Motorcraft 3L3Z 6020-FA
Timing Cover Seal Motorcraft 3L3Z 6020-DA

Texasreb

I also bought these since I was pulling all these off anyway:

Thermostat Stant 45779
Thermostat Seal Fel Pro 35489
Water Pump w/gasket Cardone 55-23324
Upper Radiator Hose Gates 22863
Lower Radiator Hose Gates 22859
Idler Pulley - Smooth Gates 38001
Idler Pulley - 6 Groove Gates 36157
Tensioner Pulley Gates 38006
Ignition Pulsator Ring Dorman 917-060

Chzzn

Thank you that was super helpful! Now what about the actual valve cover gasket? I am under the impression it's called a rocker arm cover gasket.. and for the solenoid housing gasket PN: 3L3Z-6C286-AA It only comes up with a LH application. Are the solenoid housing gaskets interchangeable between LH and RH?

Texasreb

Sorry I missed this in the list I used the Fel-Pro VS 50664 R which is a set.

Not sure on the numbers, will have to pull the invoice to check, but I think there is a left and a right.

TAKE NOTE******* these are parts numbers for my 2005 5.4 Lariat, other years may have subtle differences in some parts so make sure you go to http://www.fordparts.com/ and plug in your VIN #

Jr817

Hello everybody! First time posting on this site so i hope yall get alone with me haha well anyways, my 07 f150 xlt started ticking a long time ago and now it has 140xxx miles and i was wondering if i just buy the timing belt kit (ebay.com /itm/400548526126?nav=SEARCH&sbk=?) will it fix the tick? My truck has the tick from start up and sometimes when im going on low mph and rpm is below 1000 my truck shakes real bad and its imbarrasing especially in a drive thru. Also how much would just changing the belt cost? Or has anyone in the dallas/fort worth area attempted this? Any advise is appreciated and if you need to ask more questions feel free to ask, thank you!

primalurges

Sounds like you have multiple problems. Chain tensioners for the start up rattle, lash adjusters for the persistent tick, likely bad followers, and possibly as cam phasers. VCT solenoid or two is also a possibility. Probably $1000 in parts and at least $1500 in labor assuming you have good oil pressure. If these engines weren't so notoriously problematic I'd tell you that you're better off buying a used engine from a scrap yard.

chrisyuriar

My engine makes this noise at start up and while completely warmed up and increases when idle goes up you can almost here it driving down the road is this the same issue?

primalurges

that is almost certain the lash adjusters and followers. Buy an automotive stethoscope from ebay (about $10) and probe your valve cover. If it's your lash adjusters the noise will be clearly audible with the stethoscope. The passenger side is usually the noisiest in most trucks. Also if you get under the truck you will hear the tapping get louder right by the exhaust elbow. You may even be able to hear the tapping from the exhaust because the metal knocking will resonate down the exhaust past the muffler.