MAJOR REPAIR! Blown Out Tensioner & Busted Chain Guide Ford 5.4 Triton

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[@randybeard6040]

I applaud you younger Mechanics, as a old fart of 77, I remember when Engines were so much simple to Repair. Ray you are a great Mechanic with Devine Patience...

[@gregwarren8583]

Hey, another old fart tech! I am only 73, but am semi retired and do not do engine or transmission work now. Nice to see I am not alone.

[@Racingnut24]

@randybeard6040 its Divine not Devine...apologies but spelling is a small pet peeve of mine :) I do however definetly agree with you on this

[@craigcraigster4999]

​@@Racingnut24Since spelling is a pet peeve of yours, you might want to double-check your spelling of "definetly" (sic). 😉

[@golf25radioman]

Hey, yet another old fart mech/tech...I'm 76. In my day there were difficult engines to work on, but modern engines have so many more technical/electronic things included. But the mindset remains the same. And experience pays, repeat procedures lend to knowing where fasteners go (if they are different in places). Ray is of that caliber. Amazing watching his experience showing.

[@russellstyles5381]

I remember dad's 68 F100. No wires, no hoses. Spark plug wires and pcv hose.

[@russianrick8403]

It's great to see people taking care of their vehicles. I don't think a lot of people realize that even a major repair like this is worthwhile on a vehicle that is still in good shape, because the cost of a new truck is just way too much these days.

[@johncooper4637]

Amen to the cost of a new truck. I could not afford to spend over $80k on one, but I will make do with my 96 12 valve Cummins.

[@Tread1775]

Today’s small truck, Ranger, Tacoma, Canyon are bigger than the 1/2 ton from the 80’s. Priced absurdly high, just like the current full size pickup. I would love to still have my Nissan Hardbody XE, single cab, mt, with the bench seat. Maybe with the faux Maverick truck, other manufacturers will begin to offer a real 4X4 small truck at a reasonable price. Dreams come true sometimes. ✌️

[@russianrick8403]

@@Tread1775 I think the reason most people don’t get the smaller pickup trucks is that they don’t offer much improvement in fuel mileage over the bigger trucks. I talked to a guy who sold his Tacoma for a duramax to save money on fuel.

[@chrism5433]

Trucks are way to expensive .

[@Tread1775]

@@russianrick8403 The Hardbody I had was rated at 17 mpg. The newer 2.0 & 2.5 NA engine gets better than that. In a small truck from back then with the newer 4 cyl NA would get much better mpg. I think the weight of a new small truck similar in size to old version with new engine tech, less all the unnecessary options would do well. The crazy Subaru Baja from the late 2000’s was estimated at 21-27. It can be done, but heaven forbid a manufacturer tries that with an attractive 4X4 these days. Must not be enough exorbitant profit for them. Really irritates me that I can’t get a small body on frame 4X4 with basic interior. There’s a market waiting for it. Most are tired of the prices for full and midsize trucks. ✌️

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

This truck is definitely a keeper. Seems like the repair is happening at the right time. I remember going to look at a truck with a 5.4 Triton engine in it. It was parked on a street corner with a few other cars, (Y'all know these places lol). Anyway, the owner shows up with a gallon of oil and proceeds to dump a GALLON in before hitting the key... I truly admired the owner's positive outlook when he stated it ran great. It ran OK for a five cylinder if you could get past the clunking noises from the bottom end. Bless his heart.

[@johnalees99]

Nice to see a customer who has looked after their vehicle,and is prepared to spend the money on the preventative maintenance to keep it going another 150 thousand miles. They may not be the best engine design (not even close by the sound of it), but you're getting some good content out of it, and more importantly, making good money fixing them.

[@robertsturtevant6185]

They’re actually a good engine, they just poorly designed the lubricating system…….therefore blown up phasers…..

[@norontboyz5949]

Especially when people neglect them. My uncle has had a 2008 5.4 f150 fx4 for the last 12 or so years. He changes his oil every 4-5k Kms and his engine is smooth as silk.

[@randybeard6040]

@@norontboyz5949 --I have same engine in my 2008, same truck, I went to 10w-30 full synthetic oil and engine is much smoother...

[@donmoore481]

The Ford 5.4 2 valve found on the E-250/350 vans, if maintained, is good for 350-500,000 miles once the cam chain tensioners are swapped out for the older but stronger machined steel ones. Ford went for performance on the F pickups series and developed the 3 valve head with variable valve timing based on oil pressure, then screwed the oiling up by replacing the steel cam chain tensioners with cheap plastic ones which as you see here is a major failing point.

[@howardpringle9346]

As a customer, if I walked in and saw all of this destruction and engine carnage, my sphincter would slam shut at such a high speed as to cause my brain to wobble in its compartment. Thank goodness, I know that you know what you're doing and I would have absolute faith in your abilities to ease my apprehension.

[@darrendomke5228]

You remind me every day why mechanics are sooooo expensive....because they are WORTH it!!! Much love from the tip of the mitten state!!

[@mattbrown5511]

Good mechanics are worth it.

[@edifyguy]

You live near me, then. I'm on the outskirts of Petoskey.

[@darrendomke5228]

@@edifyguyI am east of Indian river

[@thepetehill]

You showed just how worth saving that engine is. Nicely done!

[@bigbeefjoedaddy]

ts got 200k. I guess we dont worry about valve guides, piston rings, lifters, cams, etc. That motor is not worth doing this too.

[@faethore8541]

I just picked up my 2009 King Ranch (97k miles) after getting my timing components replaced (including the rocker followers). I'm amazed this guys truck lasted to almost 200k miles before needing it done. Great video as always. :)

[@gawddangthatsmoist2251]

That engine looked spotless inside. This guy took very well care of it. There was definitely no missing any 3000 mile oil changes lol. No telling what else he added to keep it running so long

[@wilburnmiller1851]

Your a great mechanic, I know because I worked on heavy equipment for many years. Old now but love watching your videos. A man can never stop learning and you are an amazing teacher.

[@jdesaavedra0432]

Being 70 years old and having worked on vehicles since age 16, I find it interesting to see a clean, repairable Ford engine with 200K miles. I remember the day when an engine of this age would have been on it's 2nd or 3rd overhaul.

[@Jusaguy000]

Recently did the whole timing on my 5.4 3V these engines will last forever with proper oil maintenance. I went with all updated ford parts . From research third party kits aren’t as good

[@matthewbradley8226]

One of the worst engines ever built by far lol your lucky it’s lasted

[@frankenstein70]

Hold on to your lug nuts! It's time for an overhaul!!

[@dalejones3862]

And Ray pulls the truck to bits with true skill

[@rudyschurmann6211]

Good day to you too

[@golf25radioman]

Part 2 was equally interesting. Having the knowledge about the history of these engines gives the customer a better repair experience. Replacing the lifters/rockers will make for a better repair and longer engine life. One of the many reasons Ray's customers get quality service. IMO 😊

[@OGYettie]

Loving this series

[@brand-x7049]

They do make upgraded chain tensioners with a cast-iron body rather than plastic now.

[@MedicKen1]

Good Morning Ray, Dave and Lauren. Have a GREAT DAY !

[@Columbus1152]

Given the cost of new trucks, this truck is in nice shape and worth the major repairs. Better yet to have a thorough and capable mechanic/technician who's even willing to put his work out there on YT.

[@terryrobertson8382]

For nearly 200K miles that engine is clean inside.

[@aciddiver1978]

When you change your oil, it will keep the engine clean.

[@mtn.homeforge351]

It's amazing how much longer they last if you take care of them.

[@RobertYonng]

AMSOIL plug. 😉😂🤣

[@blizbiggy]

I came to the comments to say the same thing. Def a guy who took care of their vehicle

[@vahidvahidnia1643]

Another hit from my favorite creator!

[@RaymondGatz]

I can't seem to get enough of your videos. It takes a lot of work to work on these newer cars and trucks. I have learned a lot and know better than tackle some of these repairs myself. You are AWESOME!

[@tsimpson007]

Engines were so much easier to work on in my time. You have my respect sir. Good morning to you and Lauren.

[@peterbenson3776]

This engine is going to be pretty happy maybe it will go to 400K. Looks like good maintenance .

[@1DarkStorm]

Welcoming back!

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant as always Ray 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@Cocora22]

I don't know but it seems someone with patience can methodically disassemble just about anything, BUT putting it back together correctly and not ending up with a lot of extra parts that's a whole different ball game. Ray you are amazing!!!!!!!!

[@bearing_aficionado]

Oh yeah! A continuation of this F150! Really would like to see you do this type a job on the Ecoboost engine!

[@jessecain1646]

A clean part is a happy part

[@Drekulviin]

Poor Ray he got multiple personnality and sometime he's possessed by a Chimpmunk.

[@vinniep37]

Ray you absolutely amaze me. How you realized all this work was needed from a small rattle on startup simply is the sign of a real mechanic showing his skill. I admit i was skeptical that all this was needed but when you pulled that broken piece out, I was like...DAMN. You are the man!

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Had the same rattle on a corolla, did the same overhaul on it. The ford ohc 4.0 gets the death rattle you junk the engine

[@phantomdistress]

@@shadowopsairman1583 probably same with my 2007 pilot. I hear you keep up the timing system regularly or poof.

[@Myrune1]

Oooh, part three. I can hardly wait. Bring it on, Ray!!

[@ronaldanderson9263]

What a cluster Ferd!

[@BeardedFordTech]

Job well done brother

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

It’s not done yet, about 1/2 way

[@BeardedFordTech]

@RainmanRaysRepairs still. Job well done brother

[@Charles-r2u]

Glad I tuned in to todays class. Man it was an amazing one too.

[@Paramount531]

If this job becomes necessary with my 09 5.4, now with 140K on it, always maintained and never abused, I would be game to try this myself.

[@timh4790]

Evening from Aldinga Beach South Australia

[@goo757]

😇and your not fishing m8 crazy lol

[@bulldogshouse9970]

Good day to you my brother

[@GlennLaycock]

Impressive - I just watch and am amazed how you just know your stuff. I think "excellence" is what comes to mind.

[@darrenh6015]

Great work Ray, well dome

[@aquilamachine]

I’m referring to other videos where you mention the backlash for using additives. I worked at a major motor oil company in the 90’s that somewhat condemned these additives. Those opinions stopped later when they purchased several additive companies but, I bet the influence of those claims still exists. One of their major commercials promoted 3000 miles or 3 months for oil change intervals. Additives work. I have oil fired injectors in my diesel and one was sticking. A quart of additive and 15 minutes later, it was unstuck.

[@nathanbeeby513]

Thought my replacement of a 3 cylinder timing chain was fun.. That is a whole new level.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Ohc is ridiculous

[@nathanbeeby513]

Can't imagine doing it on a driveway like I did mine. No way

[@DerrickDavis-h9b]

You continue to educate me on these intensive procedures. Thank you!!!

[@billyscott922]

I learn with every video I watch

[@stucook8622]

Thanks for the video Ray.

[@ranboranfarms7205]

I Did That Job On My 2014 Ford Expedition About Two Years Ago And Don's Forget Those Cam And Crank Bolts Are One Time Use Only

[@ginabrierley9925]

It feels like ive been waiting to long for one of these vids

[@davidrobertson606]

Like your pick used to remove coolant hose. Alway amazed how little rust on Florida vehicles.

[@markmurphy9280]

Awesome work, nice truck too.

[@hoosiertrucker191]

I love seeing the Melling pump...Years ago, I used to work at Melling in Jackson, MI thru Kelly Temp Services

[@brianmckenna3440]

Great video Ray Man very interesting mate Can't wait for the 3 part

[@DaveNay6739]

Ray, I had this exact same issue on my 2004 F150! It was cheaper for me to replace the engine (myself) than it was to do the job you're doing! :-)

[@surferdude4487]

My Dad's 1971 Ford Ranch Wagon left many important parts of the engine on the road at 40k miles. We found that teeth from the nylon timing gears had broken off and clogged the oil pickup. They put a junk-yard engine in it and sold the thing before it blew up again. FYI it was a 351 2 bbl Windsor V8

[@brianjrichman]

No complaints over lack of details.... Very informative for someone who doesn't work on Fraud trucks...

[@MsFireboy2]

Ray smooth move on recommending new and improved followers. I watched a video on the destruction of destroyed one. Major carnage.

[@josephshultz6726]

Love your videos and your sense of humor.

[@RonRussell-sj1zf]

Lotta work! Enjoyable to watch, thanks, Ray!

[@ijlewis1005]

I can only imagine the cost of this entire job. Worth it considering 197000 miles and needed of course.

[@mattbrown5511]

5.4L Ford is making a mortgage for you. What a PITA engine design. But then again, all modern engines are that way.

[@MrCPPG]

You checked the phasers but don't forget the photon torpedo tubes.

[@VictoriaChaudhuri]

Don't worry! Scottie is doing that part of the job.😂

[@curtw8827]

I am enjoying this series, did all this and a head gasket on a Ford Courier back in the 80s.

[@frankenstein70]

You know what I think of this repair Ray? $$$$$$$$$$$$ And it was still cheaper than buying a new truck.

[@solargarage]

Looking good. Love the teardown, looking forward to the rebuild.

[@steveg8337]

You ran that puller bolt into the timing chain cover...

[@rossgee2950]

I noted this as well. I was cringing as he continued to feed the bolts into the balancer with the impact. That's a major no no.

[@jeffleach2668]

@@rossgee2950. One of the downsides of using power tools. You’d of felt it hit if you were putting them in with a socket. He’s lucky he didn’t crack it. I was yelling at the screen to stop but he just wouldn’t listen.😝

[@10HDFLHX]

Yup.. I was cringing when he did that hoping he wasn't going to blow a hole in that cover. It's replaceable, but why replace if you don't have to..

[@donmoore481]

I just did this entire job myself last fall on my 2008 E-350 5.4. The same engine with the 2 valve heads instead of the 3 valve. Just like you found here, the paper gasket on the Ford plastic cam chain tensioners were both blown. At 180,000 miles I caught it just prior to failure. I am surprised you did not replace the Ford plastic Cam Chain Tensioners with Melling steel Cam Chain Tensioners. Just a few dollars more for a far superior steel unit.

[@josephgolden1868]

There must be some sentimental value to a vehicle with that mileage to perform this major repair.

[@CharlesCurran-m9p]

In the north that truck would have been in the junkyard from rust at half that mileage.😢

[@robertsturtevant6185]

Probably not……..3-5 thousand dollar job and 10 or more years of life out this vehicle, is WAY CHEAPER than car payments…

[@19piney55]

@@CharlesCurran-m9p Not necessarily true, I have an '01 Tacoma with 367,000 miles and it's kept outside in NJ and it's not rusted out

[@josephgolden1868]

@@robertsturtevant6185 you realize it is a Ford Triton V8?

[@scottyV1000]

It would be interesting to see the bill on this one - lots of hours involved.

[@Papieck37]

Fantastic Ray... Waiting on Part 3 and 4....!!

[@joshuakaisoelnsa1607]

I love your videos. I learn so much and it translates to my job as a auto mechanic very well.

[@user-to9ux9tj8r]

Well Sir, after working at Jasper Engines for over five years i can say with confidence that you are doing a way better job on that engine than they would.

[@brianmckenna3440]

3:28 in the Morning

[@greggc8088]

That tensioner gasket was a real issue back in the first couple of years of that 3V but they fixed it to hold better latter. Good call on the Melling HV oil pump and with 5 or 10-30 syn she should go many more miles. Got to love a Ford 3V as fixing them paid for my last house.

[@StealthMode139]

The detail of this series, You are one of the best. Well kept Vehicle and well worth the Repairs.

[@fredthomas1953]

Brings back memories

[@dennis2376]

Thank you.

[@coolimpala71]

good day to you too..., nice job make sense a rattle broken timing chain guide.

[@westhavenor9513]

I had that same 90 cordless impact wrench. Sold it on eBay because it was too weak to be of much use. I have that same Ridgid impact as well. That thing is awesome!

[@orasmiller1273]

Wow. We have a mini-series going on here ❤❤❤❤❤

[@GhostSniper67]

Don't forget to keep magnets and other stuff away from the cams. You don't need to buy cams again.

[@victorjudice7344]

Ray, that's a lot of work, time and money going into fixing that truck, but if you ask anyone, it will last a while longer. Great job on that one.

[@scottslattery5590]

Coming along nicely ray!!! Cant wait for part 3

[@eddieMurphy11111]

I am looking forward to the next one now ,thanks for the video

[@mapled3135]

Thank you so much for doing this. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. What you’re doing is great.

[@johnhouchins3156]

Been there, done that on a Mustang. (Didn't get the T-shirt ) Only you caught it before my grand son did. I cried with envy as I watched you remove the oil pan. Considering this is the modular Ford engine, is this really a major repair, or a rite of passage?

[@Dilberts_Dogbert]

Nothing like a good morning salute from Ford Engineering. The team that just keeps giving😳😳🤣🤣🤣

[@campy9712]

Another great video by the Rainman.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

You can get Metal Tensioners for the Triton Motors Raymond 1:26 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@brianwood5220]

Ray, your doing an excellent job. Thanks for sharing.

[@05milmachine90]

There was a time when i thought thile 3 valve was as bad as Ford could get with all the phaser madness. Boy did they prove me wrong and then one upped themselves with the junk 10R80 to go behind their new series of phaser wreckers.

[@fusionsportdaily1650]

Ray, you need a mesh mat for your oil catch. It really minimizes the splash.

[@MattLetarte]

I have an 08 Super Duty. Same engine. 198K Still runs like a top. Oil change every 5K Mobil 1 and Nappa gold filters. We will see how long it goes.

[@KAS_Motorsports]

Yes. It will hit the bell housing

[@russellstyles5381]

In addition to the upgrades, it's like replacing the water pump while replacing the timing belt. Almost no labor at that point, and the timing belt has to come off when the pump inevitably needs to come out.

[@Blue68Camaro]

I cant image how much this job must have cost. Nice video, thanks.

[@92mrsrdb]

Much less than a brand new truck, I suppose

[@juliovazquez7139]

Cool enjoyed your work.

[@icecoldeverett4177]

Being a Ford, lift the cab off. Makes the job so much easier and much faster in the long run. Lifting the cab is a 45-60 minute job.

[@reactions_with_will]

The shameless plug worked, i subscribed to your other channel. Great work

[@KAS_Motorsports]

You will have to disconnect the starter wires too so you can pull the harness forward to clear the mounting stud on the timing cover. Unbolt the a/c compressor to unplug the crank sensor.

[@jjhead431]

Replacing the chain guides and other timing stuff in a 2.2R was the first major job that I ever did.

[@mayhemsmaster5050]

I sadly own one these engines... I truly love my 07'Fi150, with the exception of some pesky oil leaks. It has become the time for a new chain set. I am taking precise notes, that I may be able to do this will some assistance. I really hoping that part three will show the scraping and cleaning process... this is far from my old birds motor. Twice the cams, chains etc. As well as the reassembly phases. Thank you for anotjer awesome and educational video.🙏💜

[@williamduhamel7726]

Goood morning

[@garyb.4080]

I’m an old guy that’s got a 10 foot bull whip, it’s a 16 plait, if we could find the engineers, that designed, an engine, that they knew would have to have all this labor, to repair,or replace the timing chains or PLASTIC tensioners, I’ll volunteer my time for a whipping! Would you please tell us how many labor hours you have, on this job, serious question!

[@92mrsrdb]

In part 1 Ray said it would be upwards of a 17 hour job!!