Not looking forward to this endeavor.....
10-21-2010, 02:51 AM
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Not looking forward to this endeavor.....Transmission Failure
Well I have always suspected one or both of my cam phasers of being shot...And just recently I started to hear a few odd noises. First off, I noticed a new sound (not sure if its phaser related or not, first thought it was the belt but its not). This new sound is sort of a high pitched metalic type of noise, almost what I would expect to hear if a bearing of some sort was going out, but it only happens between 2,000 rpm and 2500 rpm then stops afterwards. And it only does it under load. I tried to recreate the noise with it parked and the hood open thinking it may be a belt pulley but couldnt get it to do it. I have also noticed a bit of a difference in the exhaust tone which is a bit peculiar to me. THEN on my way home from the grocery store tonight the truck started noticeably rattling (by noticeably I mean I could hear it with my window down and over my aftermarket exhaust) under acceleration at about the same rpms that the first noise I was describing was happening. I hope hope hope its nothing too major. I can deal with replacing the phasers as I have been wanting to do it anyway....Any thoughts? Truck seems to idle just fine, no codes, and the rattling stops after you get higher into the rpms....
Truck is a 2004 5.4 and has 108,000 miles on it. I hope its nothing too major to fix and I can carry on with driving this truck well towards 200,000 miles
Truck is a 2004 5.4 and has 108,000 miles on it. I hope its nothing too major to fix and I can carry on with driving this truck well towards 200,000 miles
Last edited by Buck; 10-22-2010 at 07:32 PM.
10-21-2010, 03:29 AM
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Well I have always suspected one or both of my cam phasers of being shot...And just recently I started to hear a few odd noises. First off, I noticed a new sound (not sure if its phaser related or not, first thought it was the belt but its not). This new sound is sort of a high pitched metalic type of noise, almost what I would expect to hear if a bearing of some sort was going out, but it only happens between 2,000 rpm and 2500 rpm then stops afterwards. And it only does it under load. I tried to recreate the noise with it parked and the hood open thinking it may be a belt pulley but couldnt get it to do it. I have also noticed a bit of a difference in the exhaust tone which is a bit peculiar to me. THEN on my way home from the grocery store tonight the truck started noticeably rattling (by noticeably I mean I could hear it with my window down and over my aftermarket exhaust) under acceleration at about the same rpms that the first noise I was describing was happening. I hope hope hope its nothing too major. I can deal with replacing the phasers as I have been wanting to do it anyway....Any thoughts? Truck seems to idle just fine, no codes, and the rattling stops after you get higher into the rpms....
Truck is a 2004 5.4 and has 108,000 miles on it. I hope its nothing too major to fix and I can carry on with driving this truck well towards 200,000 miles
Truck is a 2004 5.4 and has 108,000 miles on it. I hope its nothing too major to fix and I can carry on with driving this truck well towards 200,000 miles
10-21-2010, 08:19 AM
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If the belt looks good with no cracks, then I suspect the new sound is your alternator is starting to go.
Glad to see some Southern Ill boys on the forum. My Dad's side of the family is over in Ridgway, and my sister lives in Shawneetown.
Glad to see some Southern Ill boys on the forum. My Dad's side of the family is over in Ridgway, and my sister lives in Shawneetown.
10-21-2010, 09:38 PM
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Dont think its the alternator....Im actually getting less and less convinced its the phasers now. I started to wonder if maybe its that damn IWE sensor for the 4wd going bad but it doesnt really change with it in 2wd and 4wd....
Also, one of the noises Im really concerned about is coming from under the truck. Almost sounds like a growling noise coming from the transmission or that area. Could a vacuum leak or something associated with the IWE's cause this? Im getting really frustrated.
Also, one of the noises Im really concerned about is coming from under the truck. Almost sounds like a growling noise coming from the transmission or that area. Could a vacuum leak or something associated with the IWE's cause this? Im getting really frustrated.
10-22-2010, 12:11 AM
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10-22-2010, 12:18 AM
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sweet thanks for the help guys....Glad my thread could help you guys connect
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10-22-2010, 12:29 AM
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chill...it was a free bump.......
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10-22-2010, 02:43 AM
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just lookin for a little bit of help and input....A bit frustrated right now
10-22-2010, 07:39 AM
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I'll send you a pm bob with names.
Buck, when my solenoids went the sound was from the front more than it sounded underneath where the tranny was. There was a post somewhere on how to check your IWE sensors, I can't find, I swear it was in the last day or two.
Buck, when my solenoids went the sound was from the front more than it sounded underneath where the tranny was. There was a post somewhere on how to check your IWE sensors, I can't find, I swear it was in the last day or two.
10-22-2010, 02:57 PM
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Ya well apparently it was none of the above...turns out my transmission is done for. It went on the way to the dealership today. Awesome. turns out what every one is saying is true. 100,000 miles on these transmissions means impending doom for both your transmission and your wallet!