The Final Repair Guide to 5.4 Cam Phaser Tick/Knock Sound
#2661
Crank position tool.
Hello! Great write up! The only questions I have are, is it necessary to lock the cam? Can I use vise grips instead of the OCT tool? (Expensive! ) do I have to remove any followers on the engine to begine? Lastly, shouldn't the crank keyway be at 11 of clock with the mark at 6 of clock were the special tool puts it? And when you say TDC, do you mean the #1 cylinder? That's all. Thank you.
#2662
Camping enthusiast
Hello! Great write up! The only questions I have are, is it necessary to lock the cam? Can I use vise grips instead of the OCT tool? (Expensive! ) do I have to remove any followers on the engine to begine? Lastly, shouldn't the crank keyway be at 11 of clock with the mark at 6 of clock were the special tool puts it? And when you say TDC, do you mean the #1 cylinder? That's all. Thank you.
#2663
I have no idea why this hasn't been made a sticky yet. Fixed...
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TOPGLOCK (04-02-2016)
#2664
Hey guys. A lot of great info in this thread. But I have scrolled thru the thread, read many but not all of the pages. I was going to ask about the high performance oil pump, but that was answered a few pages back. It seems that anyone who owns one of these trucks should go that route if you are pulling timing cover off.
I have seen hints of cam phaser lockouts. Didn't find much in results. My thinking is that the Livernois phaser lock/tuner kit would be a permanent fix to this noisey phaser issue. Never to hear it ever again. Has anyone here used this kit? And how does it work? I think I am about to get into this phaser issue, and I am trying to make a good choice here. My truck is used, I haven't had it long, and it gets that phaser clatter when hot at low RPM, and it misses at lower RPMs under load. I plan to install an oil pressure gauge that actually tells me the truth, but I assume its a little low at low RPM hot. I may be proven wrong. I have high miles and PO said it never had any timing issues, ever. Not sure I buy that after reading these posts! I am at 200,000 miles. Seems like some of you folks can't get much past 80,000. So I have a VCT solenoid coming, after an oil chnage and replacing that, I will see how it goes. If it needs a phaser I am considering just doing chains and all, high perf. oil pump too. Really thinking about that Livernois lockout. I'd love to hear the pros and cons, real world experience. Does it hurt MPG, or power? Is it noticeable? Do you love it, or hate it? Thanks all!
I have seen hints of cam phaser lockouts. Didn't find much in results. My thinking is that the Livernois phaser lock/tuner kit would be a permanent fix to this noisey phaser issue. Never to hear it ever again. Has anyone here used this kit? And how does it work? I think I am about to get into this phaser issue, and I am trying to make a good choice here. My truck is used, I haven't had it long, and it gets that phaser clatter when hot at low RPM, and it misses at lower RPMs under load. I plan to install an oil pressure gauge that actually tells me the truth, but I assume its a little low at low RPM hot. I may be proven wrong. I have high miles and PO said it never had any timing issues, ever. Not sure I buy that after reading these posts! I am at 200,000 miles. Seems like some of you folks can't get much past 80,000. So I have a VCT solenoid coming, after an oil chnage and replacing that, I will see how it goes. If it needs a phaser I am considering just doing chains and all, high perf. oil pump too. Really thinking about that Livernois lockout. I'd love to hear the pros and cons, real world experience. Does it hurt MPG, or power? Is it noticeable? Do you love it, or hate it? Thanks all!
#2665
Hey guys. A lot of great info in this thread. But I have scrolled thru the thread, read many but not all of the pages. I was going to ask about the high performance oil pump, but that was answered a few pages back. It seems that anyone who owns one of these trucks should go that route if you are pulling timing cover off.
I have seen hints of cam phaser lockouts. Didn't find much in results. My thinking is that the Livernois phaser lock/tuner kit would be a permanent fix to this noisey phaser issue. Never to hear it ever again. Has anyone here used this kit? And how does it work? I think I am about to get into this phaser issue, and I am trying to make a good choice here. My truck is used, I haven't had it long, and it gets that phaser clatter when hot at low RPM, and it misses at lower RPMs under load. I plan to install an oil pressure gauge that actually tells me the truth, but I assume its a little low at low RPM hot. I may be proven wrong. I have high miles and PO said it never had any timing issues, ever. Not sure I buy that after reading these posts! I am at 200,000 miles. Seems like some of you folks can't get much past 80,000. So I have a VCT solenoid coming, after an oil chnage and replacing that, I will see how it goes. If it needs a phaser I am considering just doing chains and all, high perf. oil pump too. Really thinking about that Livernois lockout. I'd love to hear the pros and cons, real world experience. Does it hurt MPG, or power? Is it noticeable? Do you love it, or hate it? Thanks all!
I have seen hints of cam phaser lockouts. Didn't find much in results. My thinking is that the Livernois phaser lock/tuner kit would be a permanent fix to this noisey phaser issue. Never to hear it ever again. Has anyone here used this kit? And how does it work? I think I am about to get into this phaser issue, and I am trying to make a good choice here. My truck is used, I haven't had it long, and it gets that phaser clatter when hot at low RPM, and it misses at lower RPMs under load. I plan to install an oil pressure gauge that actually tells me the truth, but I assume its a little low at low RPM hot. I may be proven wrong. I have high miles and PO said it never had any timing issues, ever. Not sure I buy that after reading these posts! I am at 200,000 miles. Seems like some of you folks can't get much past 80,000. So I have a VCT solenoid coming, after an oil chnage and replacing that, I will see how it goes. If it needs a phaser I am considering just doing chains and all, high perf. oil pump too. Really thinking about that Livernois lockout. I'd love to hear the pros and cons, real world experience. Does it hurt MPG, or power? Is it noticeable? Do you love it, or hate it? Thanks all!
#2666
It seems like the best idea to me, unless someone has a real reason why not to? Some of these trucks that get new phasers and all the timing kits still make noise if nothing else. The Livernois kit should make it quiet. Its a lot of money for a couple pieces and a tuner, but I like that it ends all issues with phasers.
#2667
Livernois
It seems like the best idea to me, unless someone has a real reason why not to? Some of these trucks that get new phasers and all the timing kits still make noise if nothing else. The Livernois kit should make it quiet. Its a lot of money for a couple pieces and a tuner, but I like that it ends all issues with phasers.
Last edited by Mad greenback; 04-04-2016 at 10:26 AM. Reason: More info
#2668
Good info MadGreenback! This is the issue here for me. I only just recently bought the truck. I got a good deal, and my truck is nearly perfect condition. Getting new tires today. And this timing issue. So I have a new VCT solenoid coming. I'm going to give it one shot to keep OEM. Any issues after that and it is getting chains and guides kit, high perf. oil; pump, and Livernois kit. I don't want to do this but once! Anything that leaves the threat of repeat work is not acceptable to me. I'd rather just know it is good when I do it. The livernois kit is a bit pricey but changing phasers more than once isn't too cheap either! lol
#2669
Good info MadGreenback! This is the issue here for me. I only just recently bought the truck. I got a good deal, and my truck is nearly perfect condition. Getting new tires today. And this timing issue. So I have a new VCT solenoid coming. I'm going to give it one shot to keep OEM. Any issues after that and it is getting chains and guides kit, high perf. oil; pump, and Livernois kit. I don't want to do this but once! Anything that leaves the threat of repeat work is not acceptable to me. I'd rather just know it is good when I do it. The livernois kit is a bit pricey but changing phasers more than once isn't too cheap either! lol
Last edited by Mad greenback; 04-04-2016 at 03:57 PM. Reason: More info
#2670
Got my tires done today, and an oil change designed to more be a flush than anything. I don't know if the solenoid will amount to anything? The code I keep getting is P0022. One possible cause is a stuck or sticking VCT solenoid, so I figured its worth a shot. It runs good most the time, but has little fits here and there. I suspect the phaser on the same side is on its way out. Has some knocking noise on that side right up front. Too bad you cant get to the tensioners without pulling the timing cover, its a lot of work for two little headaches! I hope I don't have to go all in on this timing deal but I will do it if need be. Anybody know if you can do the oil pump without pulling the oil pan? Or, if you can get the oil pan off the engine without picking up the engine? My truck is 2wd, not 4x4, but I don't know if theres room.