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    A warning…

    I bet the Kawi satisfies your appetite for revs. I used to use my Yamaha RZ500 for that. Worked like a charm! Alas, gone now.
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    A warning…

    My 2010 EXP VCT/VVT parts changed-out 2 years ago before I owned the vehicle. Plastic tensioners were used, and so far, so good. I put an oil pressure gauge in, instead of immediately changing the oil pump. Recently installed new-design roller followers. Running 30 psi at hot idle in...
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    Buy this 07 Expy with a bad timing chain?

    How many hours labour were you quoted for the roller followers? I was quoted 8.8 hoiurs by a Ford dealership?
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    2011 POS 5.4-3 valve now getting all new rockers and cams

    Hi Goofy173, So glad I came across your post. I have a 2010 with 135,000 miles (220k km) and have a very slight tick starting on the passenger side. The VVT component R&R is done, so I got a quote for replacing roller followers from the Ford dealership.. The labour is 8.8 hours @ 144/hr. I have...
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    timing set replacement

    Sorry to hear that, arobbinsxd. Does the gen1 ecoboost employ a similar system to that of the 5.4L ? Best of luck.
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    New Owner :) - Questions?

    Hi synapse888, here is a site I came across when looking at IWE eliminators. https://www.stage3motorsports/Stage-3s-2012-Expedition-5-4L-Project-Truck.html maybe a few things would be of interest.
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    Another 5.4L tapping noise thread (sorry)

    Distressing to hear. IMHO, a agree a 2nd opinion is needed. Maybe time to contact your warranty reps too? Debris from a VVT component breakdown could block the oil pickup screen? Unfortunately, a number of other scenarios.
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    Another 5.4L tapping noise thread (sorry)

    FWIW, the shop tech doing the oil pressure gauge installation said he thinks the oil galleries were designed too small.Changing oil every 5000-6000km (3000m) is not enough, from "time to time" the engine has to be flushed with 1 qt. ATF added to the oil. I'm still reflecting on that.
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    Another 5.4L tapping noise thread (sorry)

    I just purchased a 2010 Exp. with 220k km (135k miles) that had a timing components R&R at 195k km (120k miles), but not roller followers, lash adjusters or the oil pump. I have been debating what to do with that combination, and finally booked an appointment for an oil change and interior...
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    Let's play... guess the repair bill total!

    Hi JExpedition07, Do you recall the details around the redesigned Ford 5.4 pump? Volume, pressure, backing plate, gearing changes, etc.? I have bought a 2010 Exp. with a timing component job done 25,000km ago, but unfortunately no oil pump or roller follower replacement, and I'm trying to...
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    Let's play... guess the repair bill total!

    Thank you mr_dave and JExpedition07. Looks like roller follower and oil pump are on the "to do" list. Then there's the decision to do the lash adjusters with the roller followers, which requires removal of the camshafts, I think...
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    Let's play... guess the repair bill total!

    This is very distressing to hear, thankfully in your case an extended warranty has your back. Do you know any of the service history prior to your ownership? Also, do you know if the 2013 5.4's had the revised chain tensioners with better gaskets, and the roller followers with the smaller oil...
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    Advice for high mileage 2012?

    Thanks again FlyBry, for directing me to that FordTechMakuloco site. It's a whole course in 5.4 engine and drive train maintenance and repair. Kind of disappointing to see the differences between factory guidelines and some of Makuloko's recommendations and procedures, though. I'll go with...
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    Advice for high mileage 2012?

    Thank you ,FlyBry. Mine is 4wd, and I am looking for a proven synthetic analogue to normal gear oil for the differentials and transfer case.
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    Advice for high mileage 2012?

    Hi FlyBry, I just bought a 2010 with 138000 miles, similar to your 2010. Came with about 60% complete service history from a dealership, so I know the timing system was done at 122000 miles (but not the rollers or oil pump). May I ask if you used the 75-140 synthetic in the front differential...
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