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    cam chain guides - help with parts list

    I have a 2003 4.6 with a broken chain guide. Been trying to research best replacement guides, oil pump, even to get and also thought I read to only get OEM tensioners? Any tips, parts, part numbers would be greatly appreciated. Trying to get stuff ordered ASAP Motor has 120,000 and was running...
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    Creamy coolant residue?

    What I don't get is the front passages are clean as a whistle, as is the water pump....
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    Creamy coolant residue?

    I didn't pull the plugs, what might I see?
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    Creamy coolant residue?

    So, the oil in the pan seems normal to me. The pan did have a little bit of really dark brown residue in a spot or 2. I might need to find someone who has experience and take the pan to them to look. I pulled the WP anyway and it looks clean and fluid that was remaining was clean and green...
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    Creamy coolant residue?

    Thanks, I'll be back down there this weekend to mess with it and planning to pull the pan off anyway (to look for plastic from the cam chain guide, saw a small chuck broke off). I know the inlet where the thermostat is has a little bit of bright white powder but that seemed normal, especially...
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    Creamy coolant residue?

    While working on a motor swap I found the rear intake water passages to be lined with a peanut butter like residue. The motor has been sitting for years and thinking/hoping the coolant sits towards the back while not running? It was a bit dark when draining the fluids but didn't notice anything...
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    Are headers worth it?

    Thanks, I was starting to assume that. While I would love to get a little more out of the motor I can be happy I wouldn't be spending the money I suppose.
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    Are headers worth it?

    I'm doing a motor swap, it's a 4.6 2wd and after suggestions and reading, one of the things I want to do is replace the manifold bolts with stainless. I would also consider headers, even cat back exhaust if I can afford it. Truck will be mostly just for moving the family from a to b but...
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    quality cam chain guides

    A couple more pictures. To me these look pretty good but I really don't know what wear would look like.
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    quality cam chain guides

    Anyone have a suggestion on what guides I should purchase for replacements? I pulled a motor out of a wrecked truck and want to do what I can (within reason) while it's out to have this thing last. It's an 03 4.6 with 120,000 miles. Ran strong and sounded good before I pulled it... I'm not a...
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    2003 4.6 headers - help

    Wondering if anyone has put headers (long or short) on a gen 2 4.6 2v?
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    Things to do while the engine is out

    Yeah, planning on a little house cleaning. Thanks CJ, on the motor mounts do I just check the rubber isn't cracked or torn? Good call on the coolant crossover and ac drain, never thought about that. Plan to look at PVC and vacuum, maybe I can find an entire kit. Any suspension/steering I...
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    2003 4.6 headers - help

    Does anyone have experience fitting headers on a 2003 4.6 2wd? JBA claims they don't have one for that application because it was a 1 year model they didn't have enough demand for. The tech said the passenger side just doesn't fit but there may be other brands that do. So far I have not been...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    Thanks, I tried to figure out how to do something like that but the exhaust and brake lines were in the way for something real simple. I ended up taking an old growth 2x6 and putting it under the front bumper frame rail, over the next frame rail, then under the bell housing. Feels sturdy...
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    Things to do while the engine is out

    Ok, I'll definitely pull the cover and inspect, I'll probably be back with questions. Do you have any suggestions on headers, I'm guessing there aren't any worthwhile headers around $200? I don't know if I want to spend extra money but now would be the time I guess. I could do headers now and...
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    Things to do while the engine is out

    Also, I pulled the bad motor out of the 2wd truck this weekend. Does anyone know a simple way to support the transmission so I can roll the truck?
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    Things to do while the engine is out

    I'm swapping 4.6 engines in an 03. Using the motor from a wrecked truck with 120,000 miles (no history is known other than was abandoned at a body shop 3 years ago) seems to run strong. Looking for suggestions on things to do while it's out without getting too carried away. This is my first...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    Ended up getting the 03 Expedition and it seems to run well and will inspect it closer like suggest once pulled. I pulled the bad motor this weekend... need to figure out how to support the tranny so I can move it since it's blocking everything. Next will be finding the time and energy to pull...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    Good advise. I know ultimately I would want to check all cylinders but maybe I could at least check the easy to get to plugs, carefully. I don't know if they would be ok with me tearing into the motor like that before I buy it. The f150 guy said he will deliver it this week for $700 total but...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    Couldn't find a miss. Did plugs, COP, rebuilt injectors, replaced a couple sensors... after all that the motor quit visually it's slight shake but still misses under load. Hunted for vacuum leaks, I didn't get to the EGR but it started knock/ticking somewhere on the upper, drivers side of the...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    I guess the other question is does anyone have an opinion on an 02 (cast iron) vs 03 (not sure if aluminum or not like mine) 4.6? I guess the 02 has a lightweight crank/rods but haven't researched how much difference it really makes. The main thing I'm worried about in any of them is what...
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    Motor purchase advice, opinions, ideas...

    Looking for opinions from you guys that have more experience (or intuition, lol) than me. I'm planning to replace the 4.6 in my 03. I found 2 wrecked trucks that seem like decent options. 1) an 02 F150 that has a Romeo with PI heads, I know there will be minor mods that will come up but it...
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    03 4.6 swap?

    That's cool you got it going at least. I'm interested to hear when you figure out the miss. I didn't realize there were any 98s with PI heads. I found a wrecked 01 f150, supposedly taken care of with 139,000 miles I want to get my hands on. It is an iron block but hoping I can move everything...
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    03 4.6 swap?

    The F150 motor was the exact same as mine, aluminum block and everything looked the same but the guy had left it sitting outside for who knows how long. He claimed he drove it home, ran great and only had it out of the truck for 4 months and it was in his shop (but no way). There was water in...
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    03 4.6 swap?

    You might not have a flat floor but at least you have a bed of pine needles to lay on :) I don't have any off street parking so I can't do big projects like this at home or will risk getting towed... it's a pain to lug tools back and forth anyway and the street is black asphalt. We just got...

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