Ford F150 4.6 Triton Cylinder Head Job / Engine Replacement / Spark Plug Inserts

In this video I replace a engine and do a cylinder head job to a 1997 Ford F150 with a 4.6 Liter Triton Engine
#fordtriton #f150 #cylinderhead

[@rayeddy528]

Another great job Ken!! Thank you!! Be safe and God bless you!!!

[@johnpadgett4069]

Nice to see someone who has been the trial and error route your experience is priceless

[@1970chevelle396]

+John Padgett Thanks

[@caseytodd7632]

This video is freaking amazing. You give me the kind of confidence I need to feel like I could pull and work on my own engine.

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@caseytodd7632]

@Steady TrollingGood luck! Would love to see! I'm actually in the process of trying to get mine turned over after sitting for 10 years. Pulled the old gas tank yesterday and ordered a new one. Today I'm going to pull the injectors and fuel rails to clean them and blow out the fuel lines.

[@tnridge]

you dont see too many people these day's redoing engines. Most people just change them out. I commend you sir for doing that.

[@1970chevelle396]

Stevo to buy a rebuilt engine was $3,600. Thats why I went with one from the junk yard then I had the inserts put in the heads. Now that engine is bulletproof.

[@romansroad2007]

It’s still cheaper then buying a new truck. Wow $$$$$$. !!

[@rickboh]

You did the job right Ken..Thanks for taking us along

[@callenjulian9415]

Instablaster.

[@samsgarage2856]

Nice work and thanks for the tips. That turned in to a big job.

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

Great video, with a lot of good information.

[@ceciliaflores1165]

I admire your work..

[@1970chevelle396]

Cecilia Flores Thank You

[@steverogers4891]

Excellent hints and tips especially about the exhaust gaskets 👍

[@1970chevelle396]

+Steve Rogers Thanks

[@1970chevelle396]

+Steve Rogers Thanks

[@michaelosmun7400]

Awesome man, I took apart my motor and have been deployed. Needless to say I forgot where some parts went, Thanks for the help!!!

[@1970chevelle396]

michael osmun Thanks

[@therealpimpskillet]

Good luck! Overseas, and in your search for said parts... ;)

[@charlesoxley6503]

Hey man thanks for the info for us 10th gen ford guys out there i gotta swap mine pretty soon this is a very helpful instructional video that cuts through a lot of the BS that some other guys out there like to do you got right to the point and I very much appreciate it.

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@EnVinoVeritas00]

Awesome video! It is very very helpful! Thanks

[@thefnaffan2]

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

[@265chevy]

Really enjoyed the video learned a lot thanks

[@MrSpansell]

Great job. Your cadence when talking reminds me of a guy named Andy from Clovis New Mexico.

[@jean-francoisboivinpsychol2408]

Great job, and thanks for all the inside tips and tricks to get it done in a smater way..

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@Buckswoodshop]

Nice work sir!

[@goodworthss0073]

I’m having both heads replaced on my 5.4 your a master of your craft

[@1970chevelle396]

Thank You

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

Excellent video, love all this info!

[@1970chevelle396]

+Marcus Zizzo Thank You

[@TTOCS11]

Hey bud big job right there, good idea to do the inserts before they become a big hassle. Cheers

[@playharder1435]

Very good details and nice resolution. Job well done, please keep up the good work.

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@pound4poundbeast]

This is the way to go. I'm getting my done right now.

[@1970chevelle396]

+pound4poundbeast Thanks

[@brianalan8554]

GREAT VIDEO...I UNFORTUNATLY HAVE TO REPLACE LEFT BANK CYLINDER HEAD DUE TO CORROSION ON HEAD..WHICH HAS 4 BROKEN STUDS FLUSH..TRIED DRILLING THEM OUT BUT NO COOPERATION FROM SIEZED STUDS

[@vwdarrin]

looking good

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Great Vid Nice Work. Self employed auto tech 35 yrs.

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks.

[@nwinawe]

Great work!

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@marcvanderpoelen5210]

w0w !hey just picked up a 1998 f150 4.6 witth head gasket issues at 300k miles and I'll be doing what you said on the spark plug holes for sure ,also will be looking at the cylinder bores just in case !

[@bmac65]

Man...you are really good... I subscribed !

[@1970chevelle396]

+bmac65 Thanks

[@jesuscastillo4275]

great job , great video!! keep it up!!

[@1970chevelle396]

+jesus castillo Thank You

[@lltrailers]

great job Ken...this is something I can't stand to do.. is work on a car or truck..I don't have enough patience...i would just pay someone like you to do it for me lol...nice work

[@1970chevelle396]

L&L welding and fabrication I would much rather do welding & fabrication, but the jobs don't come up very often. And I can make more money working on cars

[@2sleevefinley]

Awe..man miss that prelude I bet. That video the best one on you tube for h23vtec swap. You do excellent work👍

[@1970chevelle396]

Thank You

[@2sleevefinley]

I watched this one because today I pulled intake manifold off a 04 150 4 .6. It leaked coolant into couple cylinders and locked moter. You ever see that happen and moter be ok after new gaskets on..the moter spins without plugs . Shot coolant everywhere lol

[@1970chevelle396]

It will probably be ok. I’ve never seen a Triton engine with bent rods before.

[@abwolfsto6039]

Good job man wish I had your skills I have a 2001 4.6 grand marquis cylinder one is missing up oil on my spark plug from the head maybe piston rings or spark plug seal. This well be my first head job. Am going to see if I can fix it because shops are expensive. Car only has 69 thousand miles on it one owner old lady. But the car was sitting for two years before started again. Someone before me started the car maybe missed something up. But anyways am going to use this video while I work on mine thank you for the video and knowledge god bless you brotha . 💯💪🏾👌🏾👏🏾 oh and also I did change the fuel fuel pump fuel filter I check the injectors the relays fuses got it running the right way. Run good until cylinder one went bad

[@1970chevelle396]

It could even have a bad valve guide or bad valve seals causing that.

[@lltrailers]

maybe in California ..but not in Tennessee where I live because we don't have any emissions codes around here people just drive them till they stop running lol

[@alpinehs]

Great 👍 video. Thanks for sharing

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@victormaldonado4604]

Going to start this job this weekend on a 2006 4.6 v8 f150. I know you skipped this part, but what all needs to be removed to actually get to it?

[@candelariodiaz1856]

Very good nice done good information

[@1970chevelle396]

candelario diaz Thanks

[@juandartyy]

Nice thanks

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@christhornhill3616]

It's very obvious you know what you are doing. Nice work. Can you direct me to any videos specific to a 2007 F-150 4.6 head gasket job? I've got coolant coming from my tail pipe. Idols fine but once on the road and you put any gas to it, has a hell of a time getting any power. Thanks so much.

[@1970chevelle396]

FordTechMakuLoco might have one. There similar in 2007 except it has variable valve timing and coil over plugs.

[@chriskelly2786]

In the process of doing a complete tear down and rebuild!!! On my 97 f150 with 4.6

[@mr.profezzional6935]

Great work sir, i have one question. Has the engine leaked any fluids? I’d like to make sure that I get all of the sealing surfaces set up right.

[@1970chevelle396]

No it doesn’t leak any fluids.

[@artyberkhoff2082]

nice information! you sound like you are from Seattle.

[@1970chevelle396]

Arty berkhoff I live near Sacramento California.

[@boobizzy4173]

Thanks!

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@rickchapman3707]

nice video

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks

[@TekMan05]

Is thread sealant on the head bolts necessary on these engines?

[@hectorocampomunoz6334]

need to send mine to you!!!

[@dman1234541]

I gotta 04 f150 that needs a rebuilt head... oh boy this looks intense

[@1970chevelle396]

+kick-man edwards There actually not to bad to do.

[@dustinblock9186]

My 98 4.6 has them coil packs all original Windsor 307,000. Needing to do the heads and gaskets.. is yours the Windsor engine?

[@turbocobra]

cool video...big job for sure. What did the machine shop charge to do those thread inserts?

[@1970chevelle396]

Ramsey Customs - turbocobra they charged $470 for the inserts and surfacing them. Which was way to much.

[@willbreedlove3297]

The inserts are easy to install yourself. While the engine and head are still in the truck. The save a thread is a life saver. 10 min job.

[@kawa1755]

@@willbreedlove3297 normally i would do this with a different engine but imagine taking a risk. Ill pay the 500 dollars. I would not want to deal with that crap later on.

[@robertrobinette3826]

Great video and info. I rebuilt my 4.6 a couple of years ago due to a strange momentary overheating problem. Seems to be an issue with a 4.6. I found leaking intake gaskets, same location you added sealant. I didn't use sealant and now I'm having the same issue. Either the machine shop didn't properly machine the heads properly and I have a blown head gasket or the intake is leaking. I know there are hydro carbons in the cooling system evident by a block test. Any thoughts about a leaking intake gasket causing cavitation in the water pump housing. This is only momentary, the tempature goes to hot the engine immeditly goes back to normal and all is well until the engine is shutdown and cools. Any thoughts as to what this might be, blown head gasket or intake gasket?

[@1970chevelle396]

Robert Robinette If there is hydrocarbons in the cooling system it has to be a cylinder head or head gasket problem. It won’t be the intake manifold.

[@chriskelly2786]

Had the same problem but during my teardown it turned out to be indeed my intake gaskets ive had 6 of those trucks and on the way to go pick up my second expy with same motor in it sunday

[@trev779]

Does the gasket sealant prevent coolant from getting into pistons?

[@nicksmith-rz2dl]

Just did a head gasket on a 4.6 really wish Ford would get away from the ohc engines pia lol. Forgot to mention I basically did the whole top end gaskets while I had the left side off I said why not just do both sides since I had a gasket kit.

[@tokylon2]

Valuable video. I have a 98 4.6l with a blown head gasket. Since I am not a mechanic, I am pondering whether just replacing the engine would be easier to do than repairing the head gasket? Would swapping engines still requiring breakdown of the head? Thanks

[@1970chevelle396]

If you want to do a real good job by putting the spark plug thread inserts in, then yes you would have to pull the heads. It’s not actually required to do that, but those engines do have problems with the spark plugs blowing out. It would be much better if you did pull the heads.

[@jarekslobodan6769]

@@1970chevelle396 what caused the coolant to sit in your old engine and ruin it? Same thing blown head gasket except a 1997 4.6 now im worried about that casue its been about 2 months or is that a whole other issue?

[@therealpimpskillet]

Was there no way to hang the A/C compressor and not crack the lines to get the motor out? I'm about to do a PI head / intake swap to mine, and am debating leaving the motor in the truck, vs pulling it out. After 250k on mine, I'm assuming my rear crank seal looks less than stellar... either way it would be nice to know... I can't vac my system here so that would be an added cost for me. Thoughts?

[@1970chevelle396]

therealpimpskillet You might be able to hang the A/C compressor out of the way. It’s easier to remove it.

[@prentisgoodwin848]

I wished you were closer to my area I have a 2000 F 150 I need a heater core in and the right side head gasket has a leak 4.6

[@1970chevelle396]

+Prentis Goodwin Thanks

[@austinhowze6280]

Never had a spark plug failure out of a 4.6 or 5.4 but then again I follow factory spec for the spark plug to

[@1970chevelle396]

The problem was from the factory they weren’t tightened down tight. Then they come lose and since they only have 1/4 of an inch of threads, then the plugs blow out. If you replace the spark plugs at like 75K miles it won’t blow them out. I worked on nothing but Ford trucks at my last job. So I know very well about the spark plug problem.

[@humboldtrootz]

Hello awesome and informative video. I do have a question, I have a 98 f150 4.6 I got it from my uncle. It has a ton of oil buildup on the passenger side all right under my headers and all I’ve by the oil pan. I checked the plug, the pan bolts and can’t seem to find where the leak is coming from. Any advice would help immensely.

[@1970chevelle396]

Humboldt Rootz The only thing you can do is clean it up real good. Then drive it and keep checking for oil leaks. Then maybe you can find where it’s coming from. Could be the valve cover gasket or the timing chain cover that’s leaking.

[@beatrizmenchaca2731]

1970chevelle396

[@alexlongmire7112]

Ken, do you know a rough estimate would be if I took this to a Ford dealership to have all that work done? I just blew a head gasket. So I’m considering what to do next. Thanks!

[@1970chevelle396]

I have no idea what it would cost. There is different labor rates in different areas. And what I charge and what someone else charges probably would be different.

[@SkywallGuttz]

What would cause oil to get into these spark plug tubes and fill up? Valve covers are not leaking, top of coil is dry.

[@1970chevelle396]

+SkywallGuttz More than likely the valve cover gaskets are leaking. They normally leak very slow and it takes a very long time for oil to get down there. So you won’t see oil in the upper part of tge tubes.

[@brittanynorris8641]

This is great and informative! I need help 😬😭😂 what are the chances you could help me? I am pregnant with number 4 and bought a 02 with a bad head it’s all I could afford. I really need to get this thing fixed before baby comes

[@1970chevelle396]

I work on cars to earn a living. I’m also probably not located near you.

[@luisangeljimenez-torres7637]

Im working on my 1998 ford f 150 and I need pointers so if you could help out it would really be appreciate

[@buentelloluis]

Hello, thanks for the video! my truck needs this job to done but they want to charge me $6000. I see is a lot of work but do you think is the price right?

[@1970chevelle396]

The price is to high. It should be able to be done for half of that.

[@garyr7027]

My 4.6 triton on a 97 f150 has pressed on cam gears and can't be replaced without changing the cams... just great. So I found a set of heads with cams from a 4.6 romeo engine, gonna be doing a head exchange job on it when in the beginning all i needed was a timing chain and gear replacement. Just like this job always one thing leads to another, in the end, you end up with more work than expected replacing more parts than expected... I hate when that happens.

[@1970chevelle396]

Gary Riefle Make sure you have the spark plug thread inserts put in it. Its well worth doing that.

[@garyr7027]

1970chevelle396 Now that you mentioned it, the heads I bought hasn't had the insert job done on it. What does it basically cost to have that done? So far the heads look real good cams and all and I plan on sending them out to have em done like you did yours. I'm not gonna do any block work cause it's good, only to clean it up for the heads.

[@garyr7027]

1970chevelle396 Now that you mentioned it, the heads I bought hasn't had the insert job done on it. What does it basically cost to have that done? So far the heads look real good cams and all and I plan on sending them out to have em done like you did yours. I'm not gonna do any block work cause it's good, only to clean it up for the heads.

[@1970chevelle396]

Gary Riefle I think it was around $300 to have both heads done. If you don't have them done at any time they can blow the spark plugs out. Some machine shops might be cheaper.

[@doubledragon11988]

1970chevelle396 wish it was that cheap to do mine. My 97 has its 7 and 8 cylinders with stripped plug holes to where i can't remove the old plugs. Shop wants 400 just for those two.

[@ladamadenadie1658]

Hi... Is there a way... Machine... to know when an engine is blown or a piston needs replaced? I don't know much so not sure if my question makes sense as far as parts go... Thanks.

[@EdgarMendezz]

Kind of late here and I bet you have your answer by now, but just in case. You can attempt a compression test on it.

[@PaulHenreid]

Did the inserts change the thread size for the spark plugs?

[@1970chevelle396]

No it doesn’t change the thread size of the spark plugs

[@kchilz32]

I have a 2000 f150 5.4 when I leave it sitting for a week without starting, then I start it. The truck smokes a lot for about 30 minutes. After that it goes back to normal and if I start it regularly, it doesn’t smoke. Also the coolant level drops overtime. I checked for mixture in the oil and coolant but all clean. Did a block cooler sniff test but it shows good. The truck drives good and no overheating issue. I don’t know if I should just use a little bit of the head gasket sealer to see if it works out. Also I have heard that it’s hard to take out one of these engines for a swap, is that true? Thanks

[@1970chevelle396]

kchilz32 Don’t put stop leak in it. There is only one way to see if there is a head gasket issue. The other ways don’t work well. You have to take it by a place that does emissions testing. They will take the radiator cap off, start it up, and hold the probe that goes up the exhaust pipe near where the radiator cap goes. If there is any hydrocarbons it’s bad. Another thing that can make it smoke on start up is the valve guides and seals.

[@kchilz32]

1970chevelle396 so the blue liquid carbon test won’t work? (The one that goes where the radiator cap is). Also, would the valve guides cause slow loss of coolant? Thanks again and great video. Also how hard to pull the engine out?

[@1970chevelle396]

kchilz32 The blue liquid only works if it’s a real bad leak. That’s why I never use it. When it’s a real bad leak you will know just by how bad it runs. The valves will not cause it to lose coolant. For me it wasn’t to hard to pull the engine out, But I’ve been a mechanic for 27 years.

[@kchilz32]

1970chevelle396 thanks so much! I’m leaning towards a minor head gasket leak. I will see if a shop can do the emissions sniff test and make sure it is but if it is I don’t know if I should just drive it till it gets worse or get it done as soon as possible. I’ll probably go towards the route of a used engine and just swap it and rebuild the old one

[@anthonyfish3327]

I have a 1998 ford F150 truck and piston 1 and 4 are low in pressure and are misfiring because of it what do you think is the cheapest way to fix it

[@1970chevelle396]

+Anthony Fish It probably has a valve problem. The heads would have to be taken off and taken to a machine shop.

[@forrestcarlson4391]

Awesome video but I just have to say it your voice sounds exactly like Jeff Daniels 😂

[@madmikesprops]

Yeah it does lol. Freakin awesome😎👍

[@zazarays]

He does doesnt he. I was enjoying his narration plus editing

[@matheublackie8381]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vinewood8295]

I had feared this issue on my 2000 Lightning when I 1st bought it late last year. I took it in today to have the spark plugs swapped & sure enough the mech tells me the holes already have the inserts & advised me to get the heads replaced at some point in the coming months depending on much I drive it. So now i'm like damn should I pay the probably $3500 it'll cost to replace them or just trade the truck in & get a small car that gets good gas mileage...

[@christiansandoval8139]

Vine Wood I admire the ford Lightning’s rescue that work of art

[@albertorivera2062]

Smh i feel u too have a blown head gasket on my lightning smh

[@EdgarMendezz]

Correct me if I’m wrong. But that engine looks like it’s port injected, right? I have a 2006 4.6 f150. What would be the difference between mine and this one? And could someone quickly name the different types of camshafts if there are any? I’m considering replacing mine with a used engine and want to know if it’s worth it. Are these engines long lasting? Any pros and cons I should consider? What if I’m just a city driver? Took mine to a Ford dealership. They said I needed a new engine. That 2 cylinders were low on compression, causing a misfire. I also noticed when I checked the spark plugs, that 2-3 of them had oil buildup on the tip.

[@1970chevelle396]

Yes these engines last a long time. The best thing you can do to it is put the spark plug inserts in it. I think 2006 is the same. Yes there port injected.

[@EdgarMendezz]

@@1970chevelle396Ok nice. I appreciate the quick response. I more than likely going to do that now. 👍 Thx again!

[@marcusmercadosl7886]

I have a 01 f150 that's needs some work done just wanted to know a ballpark figure just in case thanks for answering back

[@1970chevelle396]

+Joseph Mercado There is no way to give you an estimate. The labor rates are different in every different area. Also what I charge I’m sure is different from what someone else would charge.

[@marcusmercadosl7886]

I understand but I live in Florida so I just wanted to know a ballpark figure because I'm going to probably go to a couple get second opinions

[@1970chevelle396]

@@marcusmercadosl7886 It's not possible to give you any kind of ballpark. I think the labor rate in Florida is a lot less than here in California. It also depends on what a machine shop will charge to do the heads. And if any shop out there will do it that way.

[@richardgates7479]

What about an E250 van, is there room without pulling the engine? I've got one of the lemons that needs a good head job.

[@1970chevelle396]

Richard Gates I’ve done the E250 vans before. It can be done without pulling the engine. Some of the head bolts wont come all the way out. I pulled them up as high as they would go and put a rubber band around them to keep them all the way up. Then you can pull the head. When you put it back together you have to do the same thing.

[@richardgates7479]

Thanks, that sounds doable. I just need to make sure I've got the right tools before I start. With over 300,000 miles I want to see how far it will go. A seemingly simple thing like changing the front shocks and sway bushings can turn into a major ordeal.

[@jonathanwages5871]

Can u give me some advice on how to get a stuck plug out can I just pull the heads off and fix it the put new insrets in and put it back together

[@1970chevelle396]

It sounds like your working on a newer Triton engine that broke the spark plug off ? If so they make a tool kit for pulling the broken piece out of the head. Lisle and several other companies make the tool kit.

[@jonathanwages5871]

It's a 1999 4.6 l v8 I've tried everything but this tool kit for about 375 that say u drill throw it with a left side drill bit and take a extractor and it comes out just trying to find a cheaper way cuz of rn it that or just rebuild the top end

[@1970chevelle396]

I’ve never had one of those older triton engines break the plugs off before. The newer ones break all the time. You might have to pull the head off and take it to a machine shop and have them remove it and put an insert in the hole.

[@ziggassedup]

So the Triton engine is a modular...I've seen a few with blown head gaskets here.

[@1970chevelle396]

ZIGgassedUP There really not a bad engine once the spark plug threads are fixed. I've only had a few of them with blown head gaskets over the years.

[@peacejoy8155]

How much money did it cost at the machine shop for the work they did on each head?

[@1970chevelle396]

Peace Joy It was $400 and something for both heads. I use to have a machine shop that did it for about half of that.

[@PAUL-1961.]

2004 for the 3 valve engine with cam phasers

[@romansroad2007]

Wow you know your stuff. I just bought a used 2001 5.4 Ford Expedition 4wd with 150k miles for $ 1,200. Bucks from a buddy I think that’s a great deal? He just put in new plugs and wires on top of plugs. But I need to put in a new intake manifold leaking coolant at the cross over I guess that’s a common problem for it. Is there anything else you might think about for me to do for maintenance or whatever idea. ? I don’t have much money. So probably I just go with it and when something really breaks then fix it. I just thought it would be fun to have a truck again and it’s nice and roomy too it runs great as far I can tell. A have truck not for speed just cruising around and driving off road fun.

[@1970chevelle396]

William E $1,200 is a really good deal. I would just replace the intake manifold and thats it. Since it has new spark plugs already.

[@romansroad2007]

Ok 1970 plan on that for now and the engine runs great too. I ll just replace the intake manifold as new Ford one. And save my money for the future if something else goes. Do you have suggestions on what gear oil and transfer case fluids would be best in the Ford ? Maybe just use The Ford brand ? which is good for another 100 thousand miles again. ?? Just a question about the 4 WD when I am in N and put it in 4 WD Low there is a good clunk sound from it ?? Is that normal maybe for a big Ford Expedition 4wd? I won’t be off roading it all the time but just want to be sure ? Thanks for your help and texting me back.

[@romansroad2007]

Also too bad you don’t leave close enough to help me work on my truck too. Lol thanks again

[@1970chevelle396]

William E I think the clunk sound is normal. I hardly ever put anything I’m working on into 4 wheel drive. With the oil , You either need to look it up as to what it takes or buy the Ford stuff. Transfer case probably takes automatic transmission fluid.

[@romansroad2007]

1970chevelle396 The 4WD is when I stopped in put in Low then it has a clunk sound only then I drive it in the dirt Not working on the truck. On 4WD High it is regular click light sound but all is good. On the diff fluids I probably well just stick with the Ford brand to keep it going. Etc. I don’t have any money extra for anything $$$ Thanks again

[@mack8089]

Does anybody know if the cylinder head bolts on the 4.6 engine be reused a second time ?

[@pocketsproductions8825]

If you don’t mind me asking but how much in all did this cost you my truck just recently blew headgaskets and I’m going to be pulling the motor out and rebuilding it and getting the heads machined is what scares me on cost

[@1970chevelle396]

I don’t really know what the cost was. This was done for a customer and the customer paid for all the parts. The main thing you want to do is to have those spark plug inserts put in. It kind of depends on what a machine will charge for that.

[@pocketsproductions8825]

1970chevelle396 mines actually not the triton motor it’s before triton mine is the 4.6 Windsor block not exactly sure what that means but I like it better than triton engines again thank you for the video of how to tear down and put back together.

[@pauljr1965]

Do you think it's easier to pull the engine to replace the head gaskets or leave it in?

[@1970chevelle396]

I normally leave it in.

[@pauljr1965]

@@1970chevelle396 what about the front clip of the truck didn't hear if that was when pulling the heads or the engine?

[@1970chevelle396]

No. You don’t have to take it off.

[@trencherguytronco3784]

Someone give me a 2008 ford f150 with 4.6 engine but the oil pan has a hole and Someone tell me to replace the engine cause they say the engine broke a piston or something like that . Any ideas or what's the best to do plz,?

[@1970chevelle396]

Probably best to replace the engine.

[@reapensol3447]

Are you replacing the clutch plate?

[@1970chevelle396]

No

[@johncameron4172]

Just wanted to say that I have a '98 4.6l and it has coil packs not coil on plug. Not trying to be an a** but thought I'd share that.

[@1970chevelle396]

I think it might be the first few years of the Triton engines that had coil packs.

[@myriadcorp]

I have a 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8 that is leaking oil in the valley. Took it to get checked out and they said my head gasket is leaking oil. You have any recommendations beyond spending thousands to replace the head gasket? The price they quoted is more than the vehicle is worth.

[@1970chevelle396]

myriadcorp I would think it’s something else. Maybe valve cover gaskets leaking from the front or rear of the valve cover where it’s getting into the valley of the engine. Hard to say without seeing it.

[@myriadcorp]

I just had the valve cover gaskets replaced. I am praying its them. The shop I took it to said it's oil leaking from the head. My option is to just drive it with the leak until coolant gets in or spend thousands to fix it. The car is at most worth 4k right now. I just don't know what to do. Here is the replacements I did in 2017-2018. Struts, sway bar links, intake manifold and gaskets, valve cover gaskets, plugs and coils, pcv lines and valve, water pump, thermostat, belt, and driver side window controls. Right now the leak is slow and it's just oil no coolant.

[@1970chevelle396]

myriadcorp I’ve done lots of Cylinder head jobs on the Ford Triton engines. Not one of them was for an oil leak. I think it’s coming from someplace else. They might have damaged one of the valve cover gaskets when they put it on. There is very little room to get the right side valve cover off. So maybe that side partially came out of the cover when they put it back on.

[@myriadcorp]

Thanks. Hopefully that's it. I think we are going to put some die in the oil and use a black light to find where the leak is coming from for sure.

[@commanderstud2417]

@@1970chevelle396 would you have any tips on removing those valve covers?

[@jsabe9918]

how much money did u spent on this? great VIDEO!

[@1970chevelle396]

Thanks. I didn’t spend anything since the job was done for a customer. I can’t remember what the engine cost since he paid for it, and it’s been a few years ago now.

[@jsabe9918]

@@1970chevelle396 ok,I was just wondering how much would it be cause I'm going to do this myself well as much as I can,thanks for replying

[@22272480]

How much does something like this cost, parts and labor total?

[@1970chevelle396]

I don’t know because I didn’t buy the engine. The labor rate depends on where you live.

[@mack8089]

Can the cylinder head bolts be reused ?

[@1970chevelle396]

Yes the head bolts can be reused. But it’s recommended to replace them.

[@markmannm2]

I'm looking for a good mechanic to video link with me while I remove and replace my drivers side head on a 1999F150 Triton 4.6

[@2010stoof]

my 98 4.6 doesnt have coiul over plug. still have 2 coil packs, 4 cyl each

[@markbaker1843]

Same here on my 98 F150 4.6. From what I've heard F150 did not go to coil on plug until mid 99 model year. Unless, maybe California emissions are different? Think maybe Explorers had COP earlier, not sure. Also with vehicles of this age, unless purchased new, previous owner could have swapped out the engine. Just sayin'.

[@joseph26henderson99]

Where are u located I need this done to my truck

[@1970chevelle396]

Joseph 26 Henderson I live 45 minutes south of Sacramento

[@nickyrr78]

What is that spark plug inserts? I have a 4.6 99 that I'm gonna pay someone to rebuild

[@1970chevelle396]

nickyrr78 Who ever does the heads needs to put inserts in for everyone of the spark plug threads. If you don’t it will fail for sure.

[@nickyrr78]

1970chevelle396 thx

[@frankthespank]

You sound so much like Jeff Daniels, LOL Am I the first to say that?

[@jorgema41]

Is it the same process for an 08 4.6

[@1970chevelle396]

+Unarmfever 3 08 should have the 3 valve engine in it that doesn’t have the spark plug blowing out issue.

[@angelcuriel4257]

they want me to do a explore 4.6 I think brake sporket nuts mark chains hold with zip ties wedge tools so chain don't drop im guessing I don't want to mess with timing I ain't got no transmission to rebuild so mechanic work

[@1970chevelle396]

Angel Curiel There is no reason to try to hold the chains in place. You have to take the timing chain cover off to pull the cylinder heads. Only takes a few minutes to put the chains back on.

[@Wildturkey10121]

I have a 98 F150 and no it doesn't have coil over plug but has the coil packs. 2 4 each... 1FTDX1760WKA07900 is my vin number to verify.

[@gabeulrickson2496]

The one I may be getting from a friend that needs the passenger head gasket replaced because cylinder 3 has coolant dumping into the cylinder has coil packs not coil on plugs

[@danielhavener5393]

Great video, I do wish you would have shown you doing some of the work rather than talking about it but still helpful.

[@1970chevelle396]

I didn’t want to make the video to long.

[@suckit.77]

Aluminum intake on 4.6l.......those were the days...

[@paulrasmussen4810]

What's a better motor the 5.4 or the 4.6 ?

[@1970chevelle396]

They both hold up just as good. But your better off with the 5.4 since it has more power.

[@paulrasmussen4810]

OK so the 5.4 is better for pulling stuff BC wen I got the truck there was a 4.6 in it and that motor took a crap on me and I don't really know much about fords

[@chinonitro7944]

I changed the head gaskets on my truck and now it won’t start. It ran before now it just turns

[@randallcarney1216]

Did you forget to put crank sensor sprocket on

[@Wildturkey10121]

I have a 1998 f150 and it has 2 coil packs not coil over plugs I wish it did!

[@markbaker1843]

mine too, a 98 4.6. Actually I think the coil packs are more reliable than COP. Closer to engine, more heat.

[@bikelifeel2187]

Where do I get the inserts ?

[@1970chevelle396]

I had a machine shop do the inserts.