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    5.4L Triton timing set, replace oil pump?

    To prime the oil pump, you'll need to disassemble the pump and put fresh engine oil into where the gerotor gear is. After the job is done and it's buttoned up, crank it for approx. 30 seconds or so until the OP gauge picks up (holding the accelerator to the floor keeps the engine from starting...
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    Has anyone installed a real oil pressure aftermarket gauge for the 5.4 ?

    Just in case anyone else is interested, here is a picture of the adapter plate on my 2007 F-150. Sorry, I know the lighting sucks.
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    Has anyone installed a real oil pressure aftermarket gauge for the 5.4 ?

    That one in the link I sent you is the one I used. As stated above, it fits the FL-820s filter. The filter stud on the block on your Navigator is the same as an F-150. Unless there are clearance issues on your particular vehicle that I am not aware of. The adapter spaces the filter out away from...
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    Has anyone installed a real oil pressure aftermarket gauge for the 5.4 ?

    I installed one on my 2007 F-150 5.4 3v using a GlowShift sandwich adapter and then screwed an electric sending unit into it for the gauge. Been working great with no leakage for 6 years. Link: https://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oil-filter-sandwich-adapter-22mm-1-5-thread/
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    Noise on start up

    While I personally prefer the Melling, the Ford pump would probably suffice. The OEM Ford pumps have had a few issues here and there, but one thing I can certainly say about my own personal F-150: I have not had an issue with my pump yet. Idles with 30-ish PSI at hot idle.
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    Noise on start up

    Yeah, usually the cam phaser failures a lot of the time is just a symptom of a bad tensioner gasket. When those gaskets fail, it can cause a drop in oil flow to the phaser and causes it to knock/fail. Once you get the work done, you'll probably have an engine that will go at least another 100k...
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    Noise on start up

    I'm sure it'll be a fantastic performer once the work is done. After new timing kits on these engines, they seem to be pretty darn reliable. Those original plastic tensioners with the failure prone gaskets are probably about 95% of the 5.4L engine problems.
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    Noise on start up

    I have never used the Melling set, so unfortunately, I can't comment on the quality. I've done about 6, so far. First one I ever did I watched FordTechMakuloco's timing video and I've always used the Ford OEM timing kit he recommends on Amazon. By the way, how many miles do you have? I...
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    Noise on start up

    Absolutely, I understand. Unfortunately, many people have been financially devastated by this particular engine. So many cut corners on the part of Ford. When you get the work done, make sure they add in a Melling HV pump. Really does wonders for this engine and the VCT operation.
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    Noise on start up

    Not arguing, sir. Just sharing what I've seen in my personal experience.
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    Noise on start up

    I'm just saying, it's best not to drive them, if at all possible. I'm just the kind of person who is proactive. If a problem arises, I like to solve it, especially if it's my vehicle where it could leave me stranded. I understand what you're saying though. I'm just sharing my opinion that it's...
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    Noise on start up

    I've seen a lot of them stretch. I've seen the chains get so sloppy they will eat a hole in the valve cover or front cover and sometimes not even break a guide. That yanking back and forth from the failed tensioner after a while will stretch it. Either way though, a lot of these engines have...
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    Noise on start up

    Definitely chain rattle. These are interference engines as well. Can get really expensive if the stretched chain jumps time, the piston and valves will make contact. While the most likely cause is going to be the tensioners/guides, I want to ask; what brand of oil filter are you running? Using...
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    2008 Expedition Coolant Color-Change?

    Being a 2008, I believe Motorcraft Gold (or the equivalent coolant Zerex G 05) is the correct antifreeze for that model. At the time of purchasing the vehicle, if the dealer never disclosed with you if the coolant was changed, or if they were never specific on what brand/color coolant was used...
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