FX4hp1439
07-07-2013, 08:19 AM
Hi ... I'm in a bit of a pickle here folks... I'm sure some of you techs know exactly what my problem may be... My name is Roberto ....I own a copy of "the" 5.4!!!... I believe I'm having a timing or phaser issue!!!! Though I'm not an experienced mechanic, I am mechanically inclined and have studied, and understood this 3v modular engine. I fully understand the precautions and practice of most procedures when fooling around the VCT. So in obtaining this information I relate it to a strange issue I am having!!! I purchased this truck used 2 years ago, lifted, K&N filter !!! Everything was running fine... Then I met.....oh lets call her....Mrs Chetforbrains...My money went to her...and I deprived my truck of care and attention, i became Mr. Chetforbrains....then I pulled my head out her asz and I had money again!!!! Yay!!!!....moving forward....when I (finally ) changed the oil..I added a small amount of SEAFOAM to the oil... ran about 150 miles changed with Mobil 1 5w20 oil & filter.. I notice an oil leak coming from the filter and replaced the oil filter adapter housing gasket ...problem solved...Now out of no where...... I'm leaking water from the passenger side of engine ... and there is a loud "rattle" coming from the front as If maybe the timing chain was loose and rubbing on something or a tensioner is loose...so I hook up the actron... and here is what that son of a hitch said to me......
P0446
P0453
P2106
P0304
P2104
P2111
So with that being said..... I know that the best way to get down to the problem would be to remove the timing cover...And that I'm more than likely looking at replacing the throttle body ...and I believe the head gasket....in my opinion....!!!! So I ask of thee.....what is your opinion??? I'm open to the best suggestion.....I've been thinking of taking it over to the dealer for a diagnosis and actually have them do the work...but the mistrust of "stealerships" is there...not to mention they want to take the ol' arm and leg...but I honestly do not know of any dependable techs out here and I do not own the special tools required for the procedure... so what would you do???
And if I have to do the job my self, where can I find step by step directions...and for the love of god where can I find a good deal on a motorcraft timing kit....the dealership sells it by the piece only !!! Should I go with cheap Dorman phasers or stay strictly with motorcraft???? I've seen timing kits by different brands and reviews are few and unreliable !!! Where can I get a deal on a throttle body and does it "have" to be flashed by the dealer??? Any thoughts or opinions??
P0446
P0453
P2106
P0304
P2104
P2111
So with that being said..... I know that the best way to get down to the problem would be to remove the timing cover...And that I'm more than likely looking at replacing the throttle body ...and I believe the head gasket....in my opinion....!!!! So I ask of thee.....what is your opinion??? I'm open to the best suggestion.....I've been thinking of taking it over to the dealer for a diagnosis and actually have them do the work...but the mistrust of "stealerships" is there...not to mention they want to take the ol' arm and leg...but I honestly do not know of any dependable techs out here and I do not own the special tools required for the procedure... so what would you do???
And if I have to do the job my self, where can I find step by step directions...and for the love of god where can I find a good deal on a motorcraft timing kit....the dealership sells it by the piece only !!! Should I go with cheap Dorman phasers or stay strictly with motorcraft???? I've seen timing kits by different brands and reviews are few and unreliable !!! Where can I get a deal on a throttle body and does it "have" to be flashed by the dealer??? Any thoughts or opinions??