Ford 5.4L 3v Engine Timing Walkthrough

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[@jacobwilliams5702]

16 years old and just did an entire timing job with phasers and everything it’s runs good thank you Brian for describing everything very well your videos were super helpful watched the 4 part series. If you watch his videos anyone can do it

[@daddybear7062]

That’s awesome dude

[@alexmelendez4298]

Good job man!

[@02lsev8]

Thats what up bro keep it up!!!

[@susanapadilla4019]

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[@Switchblade2]

I’m about to give it a go my self if you did it I can

[@michaeldunagan8268]

I have never owned a Ford pickup truck that I love watching this mechanic work!❤

[@Nita.C.Yorack]

Slow paced, informative, and no cuts. Excellent video

[@s13intheworks]

I forgot to mention these videos are top notch. And great info for anyone servicing these engines. Couldn’t have done it without these videos.

[@weshumphreys2559]

This guy is awesome. He does a wonderful job explaining what to do. He includes torque specs, which come in handy. I look forward to future videos.

[@Fireship1]

Excellent video Brian. You sure make sense of the whole timing procedure. Seems so much easier now after watching this. Thanks for posting this.

[@nathanmoore7504]

Thank you for all the great videos. I used your 4 part series to repair my truck that sounded like a loud diesel. I found a seized roller follower on the #7 exhaust valve. It chewed up the cam on my 04. You gave me the confidence to go deep in this motor with your excellent video series. If it wasnt for you this truck would have met the scrap heap but instead its ready for another 100k. Thanks again and keep them coming.

[@wovasteengova]

How is she doing?

[@xXFirstHandGamerMatt]

Any updates on her

[@markk2039]

Thanks for all the help , your videos are awesome, did the phasers and timing chain , saved a lot of money. Truck runs like new!!!

[@pulltab49]

Hey, First I want to compliment you on the detail in your videos and for taking the time to put them together and help out us DIY auto guys . I have worked in the Nuclear Industry for the past 35 years . Most of that as a pipe Welder and Machinist until I got old and tired and recently started Supervising . Since my first car I have done most of my own work ( except tranny rebuilds lol ) man has to know his limits . But as the years have gone on the complexity of most work other than routine maintenance has gotten tougher on us DIYers . Thank God for KZbin and those like you . Now for the question I have watched this video as well as your cam phaser change out video . And I am a little confused ( easily done ) In the vid on the phasers you show the crank key or spoke at 12 o clock then once the rockers are removed from the 1,4,5 and 8 cylinders you rotate to the 6 o clock position for the cam phaser change out keeping the cams in a neutral position. On this vid you show the keyway at the 11 o clock position which puts the timing mark on the sprocket at exactly 6 o clock ( I notice your cam bearing caps are lose) so all the valves should be unable to open .I am assuming that even if they were tight and the proper rockers were removed the cams they would still be neutral ? I am doing the Phasers as well as all timing chains adjusters ext. which process should I use ? Thanks again for all of your videos . They have been the best ones on KZbin that I have seen dealing with these 5.4s

[@Ogrealest74]

Kenny Hall I noticed the same thing what did you figure out on that I mean which process did you end up going with the 12 o’clock 11 o’clock or 6 o’clock position I’m doing the phasers and whole oil pump and timing chain replacement to

[@LUVgamingOrDie]

every owner of the 3V will eventually need to watch this video lol. thanks for the post.

[@gene5]

Do not buy timing sets from car ID also they're the same b******* garbage phasers take it from a guy who's having to do this twice trust me you do not want to have to do it twice unless of course you're some type of masochist

[@gene5]

CARiD will tell you that they are Ford phasers do not believe them they lie I tried them anyway big mistake

[@georgeeno_2815]

@@gene5 your first mistake was to go to CARID😂

[@elfuego1219]

7 years fucking later fords still doing ford things

[@v0zz3r]

Awesome video!!! I've been looking all over for some guidance on the engine timing for my F-150 that i'm about about to do a complete timing system replacement on. You just saved my ass a lot of time and effort! Thanks

[@timferguson1215]

You sir are the best! Ford not so much, still cursing at the lack of engineering on this 07 f150 Lariat. I have been driving it for a year and I would joke that the truck was a diesel hybrid to my passengers because of the way it ran after warm up...as soon as you drove over 1000 rpm then came to a slow down or stop the rpm would drop out and make the diesel chattering sound. When you increased rpm the engine would right it self. The truck ran great on the hi-way just a pain in town. VCT solenoids suspected. Finally tackled the job. Dropping the oil pan is not so simple, as well as the valve covers..oh my! I did the exhaust manifolds while I was at it, what a crazy job. No space on passenger side as I had (2) broken studs (Back and front of eng.) to remove and 1 on driver side. These were broken before working on them...thanks Ford. Had to remove starter and a/c comp. to get access to back broken stud & passenger manifold out. After disconnecting steering for access had to grind out and retapp driver side broken exhaust stud at the back (closest to firewall) after 2 extractor s broke and 2 drill bits broke in hole. Tough angle to get drill into! Die grinder...yes...very time consuming. The timing guide failed on passenger side. The mechanism of failure was the spring tensioners gasket failed on both Gaskets, after removal clearly pushed out and visual oil tracking on the head is visible, causing chains to loose tension and over time wearing against tensioners to the point of failure. Chewed up the passenger side real good. The chewed up plastic then restricted the oil pump intake causing low oil pressure. Thankfully this occurred in my drive way! Changed VCT solenoids, Timing chains, sprocket, tensioners, guides, oil pump, water pump etc. The Cam phaser appeared to be in good shape... changed with new bolts though. Thanks again for all your clear and concise help.

[@user-tq8mu4jl2i]

Tim Ferguson Good day. Is it possible to change hydrants from plastic to an iron explorer 4.6L 2007 goda.i why the chain rattles on the warmed-up engine

[@stringbender68]

Great video! I did this repair to my '05 this weekend. This video was was the make or break for me.

[@Ogrealest74]

FordTechMakuloco thanks for sharing this video I was really getting stressed out about timing this motor I could not figure out those cam timing marks until I watched this video now that I understand the concept now it all makes sense and is really pretty simple lol thanks

[@TheWwong]

Very Clear,Clean, Concise, and Complete. Thanks for posting.

[@paulserou7575]

Francais

[@Legal_Addiction]

Finally a great video on this subject. Thank you. I going to do this to mine in the near future.

[@chunkafunk81]

by far the best 3v timing video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgesever4347]

Very clean and professional video. Thank you! Ready to tackle mine.

[@nathanrysavy3801]

Excellent video, very thorough and helpful with installing new cam phasers.

[@michaelallen2870]

I Love your videos!! Thanks to you, Im learning at the speed of Light about my truck, engines, timing, all of it! Thanks to *your* spark plug video, I got my #4 and #8 plugs out (especially #8) because they had the *exact* same issue you covered in your video with the Lisle tool. Just want to say a Huge *THANK YOU* and keep em coming!! You earned my subscription back before I started the plugs, and if I could subscribe again I would!!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Michael Allen Nice!

[@arturocrespo7944]

Just remove the spark plugs ??? Or the roller follower to????

[@user-xr9vl5mr6f]

Me and my son just fixed his 05 ford f150 fx4 with the 5.4 lthanks to you and your video I appreciate you doing this

[@MuhammadAli-su3oo]

You explain things very clearly. Thanks for keep sharing these.

[@mobileone6677]

Just subscribed. Great work! Very Professional! I work in the mechanic field myself. The Bosch is part of my arsenal. You may consider adding the craftsman 90 degree rechargeable tool as well. between that and the bosch ur flying without dragging air lines :)

[@scmike1229]

BE SURE YOU LINE UP TO THE CORRECT TIMING MARKS ON THE PHASERS!!! After spending 30 hours this weekend doing timing chains, oil pump, lash adjusters, rockers, cam phaser lockout, and more, my truck ran really rough, and threw a P0345 code. I went back through my pictures of the job (always a good idea to take lots of pictures), and noticed that I lined up the LH phaser is lined up to the "R" mark, not the little dot opposite the "R". This is telling the PCM that the phaser is 180 degress out of phase from where it should be, and of course the ignition/fuel timing is therefore WAYYY off. DONT MAKE THIS STUPID MISTAKE LIKE ME!!!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+scmike1229 True I go over this pretty well in this video and really well in my new video coming out soon to help people out.

[@EVRY1STFU]

For the record, I did the same thing. Only difference is I looked at my pictures before buttoning her back up. My stomach sank when I started thinking about the correct compression / exhaust stroke for cylinder #1 at TDC. So I took my search to the forums and that really made things confusing. After a good amount of research, watching Brian's videos, and reading his comments some learning occurred. Essentially the cams create the compression / ehaust stroke not the crankshaft. Moral of the story, I took all the roller followers back out and I'm the process of re-timing with the crank at the 11 o'clock using the tool. Like the old saying goes, "Measure twice cut once!" Not fun doing the roller followers twice but I've always learned things the hard way.

[@UploaderNine]

You are my mechanic Jesus. I follow your vids to the word and the job always ends up being a lot easier than I expected. Thank for your service....

[@ELWOOD1776]

I just had this done and my engine guy said that I had less than 20 miles until shit was to come apart glad i saw these videos and got all that done with the right parts.

[@stang1977]

I would love to see you do a video on a 2v 4.6!

[@forresta65]

It cracks me up when someone does a thumbs down on a video like this. THAT is the way it has to be done, Period! How can you give it a thumbs down?

[@negroenterprice6785]

Dude you just saved my life with your video. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@kunzy04]

Awesome video! Gave me the confidence to do the job myself. Much appreciated!

[@dsgb8]

How do you know that you on the right compression stroke?

[@KJ4CRH]

My thoughts exactly

[@drewb1770]

I was thinking exactly the same thing... I'm like don't you have to make sure #1 cylinder is TDC first???? 🤔

[@guybiggie5045]

Love how to replies don't answer the question

[@davidbeltran6461]

I'm gonna need your help soon lol

[@DS-ss7vl]

You make great videos. Very easy to learn from you.

[@MikeFoerster-oh8ip]

my first 5.4 timing chain job wow what a job but this video was very helpful even to a trained tech thank you

[@manuelperez8247]

How you doing man i have a question I'm replacing the timing chain on my 2005 f150 5.4 3v and i was watching your video u were showing that on the driver s side it has the L shape and the other side has the R but on my truck i have the L on both sides what should i do .

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Manuel Perez Use the tooth 180 degrees from the L for the right hand side.

[@joesmith-fi1sx]

Manuel Perez I have a 06 with 85 k miles Engine runs nice but I hear what sounds like a chain rattle possibly when I’m tapping the gas and parking and moving very slow Any experience ?

[@sammieconley639]

Quick question why where you right side cam caps loose

[@RG-lw9uw]

It it jumps just one tooth does the valves get bent? Then you have to take heads off and redo valves

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No have seen these a few teeth off and no problems.

[@zumazuki]

What if I use both else did I been the valves?

[@zumazuki]

L,s

[@PETER-pv2mh]

Excellent Video thank you for explaining things in detail.

[@jdcopley3761]

Me and my wife got a 05 and fix it all I needed to see is timing marks an now it runs good thanks

[@llineedsadragstrip4089]

THIS MOTOR IS A NITE MAYOR ford needs to go back to the 302 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomasmarquez6790]

They did !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

@@thomasmarquez6790 True but the original 302 Coyotes were built better. Mine still runs at 316k currently.

[@txredpatch1]

you are fn awesome thank you soooo much. Thank you for your service,1 of these days ill get you back.... plz keep making these for the 04-10 5.4 triton. i love my truck 05 exped xlt 4x4 just can t afford to pay to fix it and its so specific to this engine in these years. ive had many mechanics try to give me advise and they just dont understand its the triton engine. all i need now is a video on catalitic convertors. getting bank 1 and 2 below threshold codes. I have used you and others to help me change plugs and cops, vct on both sides fuel filter, brakes rotors, rear blend door, ac junction box had corrosion in it. Thank you, you are an angel. my wife myself and my 7 kids thank you.

[@manuell9482]

Awesome. U explain like a real teacher. 👍🏻

[@abushabaz9540]

Very very clean and clear video I am waiting for your next video thanks

[@fordfalconsforever]

Thanks for the explanation and the straightforward presentation. Very helpful indeed. Couldn't have done it without the help of this video

[@robertscott1983]

fordfalconsforever hi did you time your vehicle using this vid?

[@melvinhampton9029]

I like the ideal of the loosen cam caps vs the removal of the roller follows

[@eddiehowland9034]

All your videos are very good and very helpful thank ypu very much

[@jaimedelarosa5429]

Thank you so much this was so helpful. God bless you. I'm actually doing mine on my 2008 ford f150 5.4 liter . Im using all original ford parts. I don't use after market parts on anything that I work on..

[@thakiid1013]

great video, thank you! extremely valuable information

[@noelconroy3647]

Fantastic video nice work thanks for sharing :))

[@felipesanchez1440]

The timing kit mentioned on your post from Amazon is good. So I can purchase it on a 2005 5.4 triton 4/4 truck .let me thank you for awesome videos on fords repair

[@martintran7837]

the timing designed that easier and smarter than German made. Thanks Your Video!

[@michaelbefumo-qg7ji]

I've said this before. This man is a master what's Ford modular motors, great mechanic he was in my he would do my stuff if I had enough money where I don't have to do it myself

[@soyeldiego4878]

Great presentation! I might have to this kind of work on my Brother’s in law Expidition 🤨

[@thomasmarquez6790]

Thanks man doing my Mustang right now..

[@freedom-vietnamkay2708]

Awesome video bro...great help

[@michaelnoel3790]

Have never done one thanks for the video

[@ko4nrbs]

Awesome video!! Bill

[@moygarcia118]

very well explain it! thank you so much brother!!

[@andrewwires6837]

This guy has help me alot

[@eliseoquerales7062]

Exelente explicacion me gustaria aprender mas

[@fidelhc6595]

ING buenos días, me interesa mucho sus videos de reparación de motores gracias por compartir tus conocimientos y consejos

[@petrocksgarage]

Great video. Very informative. When using you impact gun to tighten nuts/bolts down (especially ones that need a specific torque value) how do you ensure it doesn't over torque the nut/bolt?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Pet Rock's Garage I have a feel for my tools over the years that feather touch take awhile to learn but saves tons of time by snugging up bolts just right and torqueing from there. Like in this video like on the trigger and the rattle from the impact perfect then just a short swing of the torque wrench and you are done. We used to have out arms gauged in the military tightening the lug nuts on the Humvee wheels, QC didn't believe us until they busted out the torque wrench to check our work. You just know after awhile.

[@thegoldentheory]

I’m an Audi tech, and I’m so glad I’ve never had to touch those pos fords. Audis are so much easier and enjoyable to work on. I’m saying this with full sincerity. People think Audis are horrible and that they’re really hard to work on, they’re really not lol. They make simple engines and everything on them makes sense. Timing chains might be in the rear but that’s about the only odd thing. If you have to do chains on a 2.0 turbo you just pull the front of the car off and it’s right there. Takes 3-4 hours. And we don’t really see chains fail on any of the other engines, just guides mostly. I just completely rebuilt the 2.0 turbo 4 banger from my 2016 A4 and I rebuilt the 3.0 supercharged V6 in my 2014 SQ5 these past two weeks and they were both pretty fun jobs and nothing gave me a hard time. Biggest thing to pay attention to is using the correct special tools for the timing and making sure to pretension the cam adjusters before torquing the bolts. Everything else is simple engine stuff, cleaning takes the longest out of anything. Both cars running perfect now. Anytime I look at fords or dodges or any Asian car I feel disgusted. I work at a dealer and I don’t know why but I found myself replacing one of the 2.4L engines in a Honda Accord and I was pissed off about it because the connectors were so incredibly stupidly designed and the subframe bolt torques made absolutely no sense. Also the parts back from Honda they gave me they didn’t label any bolts and they all looked the exact same with slight differences and I was just like bruh tf is this. But yeah I did the Honda engine and then I had another accord too that I did the rear main seal and that balance shaft cover on. Those were equally as stupid. I couldn’t imagine working on anything other than Audis. I used to be a used car tech and I think front axles on an F250 were pretty easy and then I did an evap canister on a Buick Encore which was pretty easy and some work on a hellcat which was pretty straight forward. But still, I’d take Audi any day of the week. Everything simply makes sense.

[@PRBB25]

Good Stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@Jubi316]

Hey I have a 2006 Ford Expedition 5.4 3 valve and we redone the cam phasers , timing chain , guides and tensioner , and now it keeps coming up with a pending code for po345 and po349 and it is running lean on the driver side also . We have checked all the wiring and for vacuum leaks and can't find anything , I made sure it was timed like you said in the video , we also replaced the vct sensors both and switched the cam sensors with the other side . It has a shitty idle also and you can pull the coil plugs on drivers side and it doesn't change . Any help would be great I pulled valve cover back off and the timing marks are not lined up when we turn it over but will they line back up the marks by turning it over by hand because I have turned it over a bunch and it is in a different spot everytime on the cam phasers the two black links ?

[@carlosmoreno2387]

Master mechanic 👍👍👍the best

[@frankbudjordan9017]

Nicely explained video very easy job to do

[@junkmaster58]

I appreciate the fee back, Great video, keep it up.

[@miguelg7899]

Excellent It is wonderful video. Thanks you.

[@alphatrion4020]

FordTechMakuloco hey man I'm in Galena west of your shop couple hours but I'm in the city a few times a year. I owe you lunch for you guys to say the least. You have actually saved me countless nights and weekends of time saved, who knows how many thousands but I am seriously saying thank you for what you do for me and everyone else. Do I need to get a Dodge now since you got one, or do you see them enough at work already and needed a change of scenery?

[@alexawuku9849]

You are the best man,will love to work with you tho,if you okay with me.Am Alex from Ghana,a mechanical engineer.Just working on the same engine here man.thumbs up to you

[@martinj929]

Thanks for all your helpful videos. I’m replacing all timing components on the same engine, and in the process I took apart the vct solenoid body to clean all passages and the little filter inside. This filter is held down by a head-less Ellen bolt. Do I need to seal the thread of this bolt or install it clean? If yes, what sealer would you use? Same question for the other smaller bolt on the vct body. I’m asking because I think these bolts are supposed to prevent oil flow through them, which might compromise the oil pressure going to the tensioner.

[@donmaclellan7819]

really found your video very informative! so...where do I bring my e150 to you? I'd be pleased to have you do the work!

[@soldierboy425]

Great video. !! 🍻

[@wingdad19]

Ok thanks for the info I really appreciate it. Neutral is crank key way at 12 o'clock right. Then once loosened rotate clock wise till crank timing mark is set 6 like the video. Going to be very helpful.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes that should do it.

[@Ibeasy921]

FordTechMakuloco, I have a 2009 5.4 3V F150, with 159,000 miles. At high acceleration it loses power slightly, then runs normal again (as if nothing is wrong). After speaking with a diagnostics tech, he suggested the VCT solenoids may have begin to stick based on the mileage. After watching several of your videos (on VCT and other components) I decided to replace the VCT solenoids, Camshaft Phaser Sensor, Timing Chains along with a HV Oil Pump. I purchase all Ford Motorcraft OEM parts (except oil pump/Melling), with the intention of having my local Ford Dealer doing the labor. YES I know the labor $$$$ is a killer, however, I was informed by the service manager/dealer that I would ruin my engine by putting in the new parts (specifically the oil pump would be to powerful and ruin parts that were not swapped). My question, have you experienced or heard of anyone ruining the engine by CORRECTLY replacing the Timing chain and Cam Phasers as outlined in your videos? Thanks for any information you or anyone else may provide.

[@saulorozco5787]

Hi thank you for your great videos, can I also use this same procedures in a Lincoln ls 3.9 engine?

[@craighill8274]

Great video , Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge. I have a question on my 05 expedition 5.4 ,3 v. My cam phasers both are L,s. Should the right bank be timed by the opposing 180 degree mark?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Craig Hill Your new ones are? I am quite sure that dash you see on the other side of the phaser is the timing mark for the right hand side.

[@marqui73]

excellent video and not a lot of jibbering. straight to the point of the subject. excellent excellent.

[@gatfu]

Just wanted to post a quick thanks for this and all your other vids! Very informative! I just got done redoing the entire timing/valve train assembly component replacement on my 06 f150. Now it runs like it was brand new. I am a pretty mechanical hands on guy and i prefer DIY when it comes to all my vehicle projects, however with out your vids on the timing i would have been lost. You helped me save thousands in cost by taking the time to make these vids for all us with a class 1-A shade tree mechanic license. Being that I am a single income family man supporting 3, DIY is pretty much my only option. Thanks Man!!!! Keep'em coming!!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Sweet that is the kind of success stories I like to hear! Thanks for sharing.

[@jamesthered1026]

This video was helpful

[@elcachorro7274]

Good video for explanation

[@waynejacobs9840]

Thanks for your reply.

[@heribertomejia9136]

Good video brother

[@boobiegbb]

I have a 2004 expedition 4.6. the timing chain guides broke into a lot of pieces. I replaced the guides and tensioners,with the help of this video. thanks. I did not change the chains though. I did drop the oil pan and clean the pick up tube filter and the pan from all the plastic pieces from the guides that broke. got it all put back together and it's still making a noise. did the chain jump a tooth and it's out of time now? is my engine ruined? bent valves possibly?

[@andrewdick5971]

I have a 5.4 triton 3 valve and broke the crank in my old 5.4 but my heads are still good they are 2 valve heads. can I use them on the new block with the 3 valve heads?

[@mdbadalmiah6808]

Thank you Sir

[@gabiszubi]

Great job!!!

[@CallMeMrB]

Good video, those Ford modular engines are a pain.

[@cashjackson582]

Yes I use the otc tool to line it up camshafts was locked Done in correct position I have two other techs check and they also approved it. But I'm check compression tight now to see if I bent any vales.

[@bigwaves2824]

nice video very detailed

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

Do you also have to remove the intake manifold? I just replace my spark plugs and intake gaskets 1000 miles ago and now I got a timming chain noise.

[@markferraro5250]

great video thanks

[@fernandotorres-iy1nj]

ty sir for your time and video

[@bradleykirstenplume8999]

Great work on all your videos . Question for you though. If you have a 5.4 l (2009) that goes out of time while driving and now has a crank no start because of it. What the odds of having some bent valves on that engine . Thanks

[@joshvincent9343]

Thank for the video, quick question. During the process of replacing my phasers and chains i rotated the crank shaft, with timing chains removed, out of position by about 1/4 inch. I'm starting from scratch on timing and was watching the video. How do I rotate the crank to get it back into position. In your other video I have the key at the top or 12 o clock position. How do I get it to the 6 o clock without damaging anything?

[@TheOLVERAS]

Gracias good man

[@gpslightlock1422]

All these videos on 5.4L 3 valve and nobody mentions CRANKshaft position sensor. You may as well throw the camshafts in the sewer if you're not going to be in harmony with the cranshaft and it's a $34 part for Motorcraft genuine part from Rock Auto. WTF dog come on! This took 25 years off my life because everyone screams camshaft camshaft camshaft. I wonder how many people throw away vehicles because they gave up not knowing about the crankshaft position sensor. I do love your videos and you're the first person I look to for 5.4L advice. Keep up the good work. I hope you're making bank on these millions of views.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Not sure what your rant is about exactly. If you are asking why I didn't change the crank sensor, well it's simple they never ever fail.

[@gpslightlock1422]

@@FordTechMakuloco I had a fan belt (serp belt) failure while on the road over in Miami. A loose strand hanging off whipped through the harness going to the VCT solenoids & position sensors. Bought all 4 parts, reworked the harnesses and all was great, for about 2 years. Then it began backfiring, really bad, on startup but ran fine once it was running. Checked all harness under the hood and no lingering damage from the serp belt event. Then I turned on a video by Ford and first thing the man says is "These camshaft position sensors work in coordination with the crankshaft sensor and my head about exploded. Replaced the crank position sensor and it's like a brand new motor. I had already called the junkyard about bringing in the truck and the title. Now I have my truck back and it cost me $34.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nice!

[@gpslightlock1422]

@@FordTechMakuloco nice indeed. If we didn't have pain we would never know joy!

[@jimmyg197]

Thanks for the video what do you think about cam phaser lock outs... is ford using them..

[@DTR0454]

Good vid.

[@mikedavies6639]

Do you take the a/c off on a 2004 f150? I know it will be difficult to get the valve cover off.