03 5.4L (2 valve) head gasket replacement - parts list

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Eric M

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I have looked at many of the usual sites (Rock Auto, Amazon, Ebay, etc.) and cannot find the hose that connects the expansion tank to the block. Anybody know where to find it? Thanks.
 

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I ordered this Melling timing set (Part Number: 5252-07536389) which included two new camshaft sprockets. These sprockets are clearly designed for a camshaft of much greater diameter than the ones in my vehicle, which is weird because this is definitely the right set for my 2003. Just wondering what the deal is with these sprockets....even though I can't say that I would even bother attempting to remove the current sprockets, which seem like they are on there for good.
Did you need to order camshafts and sprockets or were they included in the kit? In 2019 I had to replace my camshafts for the same engine and it was a little bit of a nightmare. Ford went through several camshaft configurations and I had the one where the sprockets were actually part of the camshaft. I think these were out for 12-18 months. They were no where to be found. So, found an aftermarket cam from Comp Cam close to stock and put on a set of adjustable Comp Cam sprockets. Ended up doing timing manually.
 

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Did you need to order camshafts and sprockets or were they included in the kit? In 2019 I had to replace my camshafts for the same engine and it was a little bit of a nightmare. Ford went through several camshaft configurations and I had the one where the sprockets were actually part of the camshaft. I think these were out for 12-18 months. They were no where to be found. So, found an aftermarket cam from Comp Cam close to stock and put on a set of adjustable Comp Cam sprockets. Ended up doing timing manually.
The sprockets came with the timing kit (this kit was a mere $6 more than the one without sprockets, strangely). At the time I placed the order, I had not noticed that my camshafts are the type you describe, where the sprockets can't be removed. I figured (incorrectly) I would replace the sprockets too. So, I am just going to use the original camshafts/sprockets, as the new ones can't be used in this case.
 

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If the original are fine, I would stick with them. The new cams and sprockets came in at a little under $750 with a discount from Summit racing. The cam was almost impossible to find. Mine were worn and had to be replaced.
 
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