JediKnight2
Active Member
My 06 Limited has been throwing some Bank 1 Timing Retarded codes so I took it into the shop. It has already had the timing chain work done on it with a new oil pump about 2.5 years ago. What they told me is that the oil pressure is reading around 14-15psi and that minimum should be 24-25psi. They said the oil passages are clogged and it's time for a new engine. Their quote with their 3 year 36K warranty on parts and labor is 8K. Fords quote was the same. I have however looked at PowerTrain engines and their engine is 3200 plus my shops 2200 quote to install. I also have a quote from a Ford Mech that will do it with a 3 year unlimited mile Ford engine for 6K.
This truck is in otherwise great shape. Inside and out. I am inclined to drop a new engine as I'm not buying a new car and if I buy another used car I might end up in the same spot anyway. The question is what to go with. The PowerTrain engine addresses some of the 5.4 issues with timing chain guides, phasers and oil pumps. I assume the Ford engine does not address those issues and I would get the same oil pump and plastic timing chain guides I have now.
Suggestions?
This truck is in otherwise great shape. Inside and out. I am inclined to drop a new engine as I'm not buying a new car and if I buy another used car I might end up in the same spot anyway. The question is what to go with. The PowerTrain engine addresses some of the 5.4 issues with timing chain guides, phasers and oil pumps. I assume the Ford engine does not address those issues and I would get the same oil pump and plastic timing chain guides I have now.
Suggestions?