The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
Sheep Dog
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Ok so I went ahead and took off the covers and reinspected everything. I had the timing marks all lined up and good to go per the pictures on the first page. Today I got everything put together, threw in fresh oil, new coolant, power steering fluid, checked all vacuum lines, electrical connectors, held the gas down for about 10 seconds while cranking, tried to start started and it started right up and sounded GREAT...
Ran for about 5 seconds and sputtered to death.
Check gauges light comes on, as well as flashing engine light, but no codes on either my crappy iPhone OBDII scanner or my Diablo Sport.
Anybody got any ideas?
Ran for about 5 seconds and sputtered to death.
Check gauges light comes on, as well as flashing engine light, but no codes on either my crappy iPhone OBDII scanner or my Diablo Sport.
Anybody got any ideas?
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From: Twentynine Palms, CA
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Went back last night to change the passenger VCT. Broke a valve cover bolt but luckily it is on top and up front so I can drill and EZOut that sucker. Just had to raise and support the valve cover while I did it instead of completely removing it.
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From: Twentynine Palms, CA
Definitely doesn't change my mind about wanting to get rid of this thing, but for what it's worth the truck runs like an animal now.
I actually have throttle response, idles smoothly, seems like it shifts much smoother too.
Too bad this truck has been too much of a headache for me to want to keep it. Hopefully someone else will be happy with it.
Thanks to everyone on here for the help.
I actually have throttle response, idles smoothly, seems like it shifts much smoother too.
Too bad this truck has been too much of a headache for me to want to keep it. Hopefully someone else will be happy with it.
Thanks to everyone on here for the help.
Sheep Dog
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Hi all, looking at doing this for my 2004 f150.
just wondering if this is a good kit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301045781365...84.m1423.l2649
or:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-Ford-E150-F150-F250-Expedition-5-4L-SOHC-Timing-Chain-Kit-Water-Oil-Pump-/221068521127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AF-150&hash=item3378b5eea7&vxp=mtr
or should I stick with the coyles:
do I need the cam shaft gears?
would be nice to put in a new water pump and oil pump while I am in there.
any suggestions would be appreciated!
just wondering if this is a good kit:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301045781365...84.m1423.l2649
or:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-Ford-E150-F150-F250-Expedition-5-4L-SOHC-Timing-Chain-Kit-Water-Oil-Pump-/221068521127?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AF-150&hash=item3378b5eea7&vxp=mtr
or should I stick with the coyles:
do I need the cam shaft gears?
would be nice to put in a new water pump and oil pump while I am in there.
any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
I used the same one and it seems to be all factory parts and worth the price.