Originally Posted by JaredTanner

Well, I tried and tried but cannot get the t27 driver down in there to remove the bolt on the solenoid. looks like I'm going to be removing valve covers. On a side note: I have the famous ticking, but now am thinking it is a manifold leak. anyone know when the cam phaser issue was fixed? is my October 2006 engine build date after the cam phasers were fixed? I know I have the updated valve covers so I am hoping the phasers are the newer ones. Either way, I am going to wait to replace the VCT's until I have figured out what if anything else is ticking, and then I can do it all at once.

Originally Posted by FordSilly

to be honest I don't know if it has been fixed in our years, I would do my best if ii were you to not remove the valve covers. They suck! Have you tried a different size?

Originally Posted by JaredTanner

Well I know it a t27. I just can't get the shaft around the solenoid and to the bolt. There's just not enough room that I can see. If I can't though I will just take off the covers. Ya it sucks but worth it I think. And if I need to do a timing kit anyways it'll be just a little more work. Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by FordSilly

okay, im not sure of your situation but it may be worth trying a 1/4 inch drive ratchet with some extensions and tape the hell out of them so nothing falls into the engine