Danruff93

It really wasn't hard at all about three hours start to finish with spraying out the mud and letting it dry

Fbcoach

Alright, so here are the pictures that the dealership sent to FoMoCo. The repairs are for phasers, VCT solenoids, and timing chains.... can anyone elaborate at what I'm looking at?

Daks06FX4

Got my plugs changed today, local shop was able to save me a headache since they're experienced with the lovely 3v, luckily they only broke 2. The guy said he has it down to a science now with these plug he says cold engine is key and he'll back em off a bit start the truck let it run for 10 minutes pull it back in and use the impact to get them out. My truck feels alive and it's great. Against everyone's suggestions he used Champions says he never has any issues with them and has been putting them in the 3v for 9 years so all in all got plugs and pinion seal changed for $450

klapp05gt

That's the exact job I just got done doing! I am waiting on the solenoids in the mail, then I can button it up and get it running. By the looks of the inside I would guess this is something Ford would try to say was lack of oil changes and sludge was the reason for the problem. Not saying that is whats wrong, but it is one of the cop out reasons Ford likes to give back to the customer so they dont have to cover the repairs. But if your at Buss, your in good hands!

Fbcoach

I'm at Buss, so I got that going for me. I really hope that's not the case from Ford. This thing has had oil changes every 3000-3500 miles since I've owned it.... not sure about before hand, though.

klapp05gt

I hope you get good news. The dealerships hands are tied once it goes to Ford for a decision, but they can cut you a deal on labor if it gets to that. I have roughly $1000 in mine just in parts. probably 10-12 hours labor.

Summers22

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Experienced? I broke none on mine, 113K. Warm engine after 2 full tank fulls of gas that had one full bottle of Seafoam in each. Cost me $60 for 8 SP515's. Took about 3 hours in my driveway.

Summers22

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Fbcoach, sure does look like a lot of sludge to me as well. I know its not your doing, but it looks bad to me, especially the driver side.

Fbcoach

Damn...... that's going to suck.....

Danruff93

Found a repair guide in a wrecked f150 here at the junk yard