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  1. Machete

    Oil pump job?

    So I had front stabilizer links, lower ball joints, front / rear sway bar bushings done figuring there isn’t a friggin thing this truck needs ...oh and just for my road trip to Illinois in couple weeks I had tires rotated and balanced. So I’m at the cashiers window early this morning and she...
  2. Machete

    Oil pump job?

    My manual calls for 10W30 oil. Just went to dealer they put in 10W30 but it’s hot here in Fl. It’s just not doing it now fuuuu. I hate that. I drive from Illinois to Fl 4-6x a year. It’s all I use the truck for. Otherwise it sits in my garage. Getting ready to list it on eBay as these...
  3. Machete

    Oil pump job?

    Well shoot it won’t do it anymore. It sat for hours but still warm not tick at start up. This morning no tick at start up. Changing oil. We’ll see. I’m not sure spending $1500 for pump replacement and related is realistic right now for this truck. If it comes back I’ll need to find a shop...
  4. Machete

    Oil pump job?

    So I noticed a 5 second tick upon cold start up. I’m like WTFFFFUUUUU. This engine is silent otherwise. I just drove down to Fla again from Chicago with brand new 10/30 synthetic oil and MC filter. Prolly have 3500-4000Mi on this oil. I’m thinking oil starvation at initial start up because...
  5. Machete

    Extended warranty, waste of money or worth it, 2017?

    Not on you but probably on some little old lady who buys a brand new Toyota Camry
  6. Machete

    Extended warranty, waste of money or worth it, 2017?

    I doubt all those that don’t feel extended warranty is worthwhile would never walk around wo health insurance. Extended warranties are insurance. If you’re caught without it you could be ruined financially. On a 2017 any repair on that eco is gonna pay for the insurance. It comes down to...
  7. Machete

    5.4L Triton timing set, replace oil pump?

    Just read this one. Funny. But I still don’t understand why it’s Fords fault if you didn’t do this properly. I do agree though these big V8 OHC, VVT, 3v 5.4’s are notorious for this originally suspected failure. So are the 3.5 EB’s so I totally sympathize w your suburban comment. I’m looking...
  8. Machete

    Interesting take on auto industry woes/falling new sales

    I don’t believe the “newer” vehicles are more reliable than older. My 1992 BMW735i gave me 295,xxx before she gave up the tranny 2 years ago. I was original owner. On newer they’ve had so many problems w VVT and oil consumption you can buy a recent used 7 series for $10k and it sticker price at...
  9. Machete

    Why no 5.0 on new Expy’s?

    Then I won’t be buying a Ford. I won’t buy a truck w a small displacement turbo’d DI engine.
  10. Machete

    Why no 5.0 on new Expy’s?

    My brother owns a Platinum 2016 w 5.0 and 85,xxx miles. No oil leaks.
  11. Machete

    Why no 5.0 on new Expy’s?

    The common ailment of the early 5.0’s were cylinder oblongation. It was resolved in later years.
  12. Machete

    What was best year of 5.4?

    I’m just not comfortable w the VVT issues on the 3v 5.4’s. It’s not just the cam phasers. Chain guides, oil pump maybe even the chains depending on how bad it’s running. You don’t tear the front off that engine and just change phasers.
  13. Machete

    Why no 5.0 on new Expy’s?

    Children... if I wanted a dragster I wouldn’t buy a truck. I drive on streets not drag strips. The 5.0 in the F150 remains available and is a far better platform than the 3.5 or 2.7 tt in its simplicity, reliability and maintenance. Go on YouTube and search the video of Ford dealer mechanics...
  14. Machete

    Why no 5.0 on new Expy’s?

    If the 5.0 is suitable for the F-150, then why not offer on Ex?
  15. Machete

    2nd Gen vs 3rd Gen

    I’d consider a new Expy if they offered the 5.0 vs 3.5tt
  16. Machete

    2nd Gen vs 3rd Gen

    The 3v 5.4 are notorious for VVT failures. It is well documented. If you are a mechanic you know this to be true. Maybe not the 3 you own of course The 2v 5.4 is not a fast truck which is what seems to be of interest to you but the torque curve is low and for what it was designed to be at that...
  17. Machete

    Ford partners with General Electric (ventilators)

    GM better step up or I won’t consider the Silverado when I add to the stable end of year.
  18. Machete

    Headlight Build

    Looks great for your big red. Wonder how it would look for my blue. Did you do side markers?
  19. Machete

    What happens in March??

    Thefordguy, Agreed. If they try to cheat you once... It amazes me that some stealers really think we’re all stupid or that we won’t shop Truck buyers can be very educated about what they want.
  20. Machete

    What was best year of 5.4?

    If I didn’t want a pickup I’d take her off your hands. Already have 2 SUV’s. She’s a beauty!
  21. Machete

    What was best year of 5.4?

    Post pics!!!!
  22. Machete

    What happens in March??

    You’re right. I agree. BUT that won’t be the case anymore. As for car/truck sales, I can just see 4th of July blow out deals. :005:
  23. Machete

    2nd Gen vs 3rd Gen

    Don’t buy any V8 w DOHC and VVT. It’s a bomb waiting to go off. See FordMakalucoTech videos.
  24. Machete

    Crazy cheap Chevron Supreme 5w-30 at Costco

    I send my wife for groceries. I send my girlfriend for wine and whiskey. :anitoof:
  25. Machete

    Craftsman tool opening new Factory in Texas

    Lots of parts manufacturers left the US too. Moog comes to mind.

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