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  1. Atman246

    Need Advice Please!

    I've had the rear wiper issue too. I remember my ford service advisor friend telling me about it just after buying my 07. I got out of the truck one day,was walking away and heard the whirring. Turned around to see the rear wiper cycling. I've had issues with the handle sticking so when I had...
  2. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Congratulations on the new place. That's awesome. I know how you feel about working in the cold. It's a balmy -22c here this morning and i'm very happy to have a heated garage to work in. I worked too many years laying on the cold ground or cement and it gets to your bones. Good luck with the...
  3. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Hey there,just checking in to see what's happening. It's been a while since we heard anything,and I know it's gotten cold out so,i'm not surprised. Just sayin' hello.
  4. Atman246

    transmission swap im lost

    It's been a long time since I've worked on one of those,but that sounds electrical to me. You'll need a good shop to diagnose that issue. An internal speed sensor dropping out or a solenoid not avtivating properly. Could even be a pcm reprogram for an updated transmission. At least in my opinion...
  5. Atman246

    transmission swap im lost

    Slipping?
  6. Atman246

    transmission swap im lost

    4r70w tranny's are pretty bulletproof. Simple straightforward 4 speed tranny. Sounds like an electrical issue,or as stamp said,bad junkyard trans. No third gear,direct clutch. When it does go into third,does it feel like it's slippoing?
  7. Atman246

    transmission swap im lost

    Usually when you get a junkyard transmission,the junker pulls the pan and removes the filter. Were you charged for a new filter with the fluid when it was installed? Maybe the wiring in the connector to the trans isn't seated/connected properly either in the connector itself or inside the pan...
  8. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    That's awesome girl. Like the other lads said. The worst is behind you. Was there any visual damage to the piston,or is it like Toby said,a hot spot in the cooling system? What's the head gasket look like? Now to decide how much to spend on it. If that engine is anything like the three valve,you...
  9. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    The other way around not having to line up the chains would be to remove all of the cam followers,but that would be a lot of extra work. And with it being cold outside,you probably don't want to go there. Don't you just love working on vehicles in the winter?? I just loved having a car on the...
  10. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    That video guy,ford tech makuloco has some good video's on the 5.4l 3 valve. I'm pretty sure the timing chain procedures are almost the same. I believe the gears have dots engraved into the front of them as well. You may have to get that rope out after all.Good luck girl.
  11. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Interesting. If you have the front cover off,does this mean you have the other valve cover off now too? I wouldn't worry about the rope at this point. Look at removing the timing chain on the one side then concentrate on removing the head. I don't recall which chain is on first,you may end up...
  12. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Hey Fordgirl,what's going on? Have you had any success with that cylinder head? Just curious,haven't heard from you in a while..
  13. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    The difference for me is that up here in the great frozen tundra,parts aren't cheap to buy. On my 07,the chain tensioner blew out which caused an immediate loss of oil pressure. I weighed the option of a used engine to repairing the old. A low mileage wrecker engine was/is upwards of $3500. The...
  14. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Hey girl. Been a while since I've been here. Took a trip across the pond to visit the highlands. So now you're to the point of pulling the head. In a navigator,i see that as an exercise in futility. That's going to be a nasty job. At this point,you should weigh the option of replacing the head...
  15. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Sorry for my internet not working properly. It makes me repeat myself,or maybe i'm just old and repeat myself anyway.. Baaaahahahaa.
  16. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    I just read your earlier post,so it still says to me the spring is the issue. Keep the valve held up and closed, whether with the rope or air. Get a mirror and take a good close look at the spring. Fingers crossed that's what the issue is. Wouldn't that be awesome that the whole issue be a $20...
  17. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    At this point,don't remove the spring and keepers. Get the valve closed and held up. The valve maybe binding which says to me it might be bent. If you have it pushed back up like the others,try putting the air to the cylinder again and see if you have leakage. If no leakage,look at the spring...
  18. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    So here's another question. When you look at the valves when the cam lobes are not on the follower,do the valves all look at about the same height? The follower is the piece that "fell" out. If they do,then the valve is in the closed position and likely bent or burnt. Either way,the head has to...
  19. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Hey girl,don't give up. We haven't given up on you yet. You've made it a lot further then some mechanics I know. Patience is a virtue.
  20. Atman246

    Help to identify a part please

    Have you had any luck with the part number? There's a video on youtube that decodes part numbers. The number stamped on the actual part you have is probably an engineering number,but the middle number is always the basic part number. The first part as decoded is an 08 model year on an L1...
  21. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    I just went back and looked at the pics from Aug 23. The one pic looking down on the two cams,with your arrow on it,i see the valve spring and it "looks" like it's up,as in the spring isn't broken and the valve should be closed. I'm hoping i'm wrong and the pic is deceiving. Can you get your...
  22. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Hey Fordgirl,here's a question. When you put the air to the cylinder and you said you heard the hissing from down below. Where was the down below? I'd try the air again and listen at the tailpipe and also from the dipstick tube. Pull the oil dipstick out and listen. Tailpipe,exhaust valve...
  23. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    As was said,check the valve spring. An easier way to locate the leak in the cylinder is to put air in and listen for the hissing. It's like a compression test in reverse. In the compression tester,there's a Schrader valve that needs to be removed. It's like the valve in a tire valve stem. Remove...
  24. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Sorry,my bad. Even worse that it's a 5.4l.. As long as the body isn't rusted out like we get up here in the northeast,then it's all worthwhile. Keeps us posted. I'm super stoked that it's a busted spring. Can't wait to find out. No pressure...Haahaha. Good luck girl,make us proud.
  25. Atman246

    Compression test 01 Navigator

    Wasn't watching my typing,rubber hose is what I meant.

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