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  1. eddytheexpy

    What do you store in your FRONT center console ?

    haha! I have a 2011 too and I totally feel you on the cavernous console comment! Here's a couple things I always have on hand in addition to your list: A) 7 spline lug key B) Microfiber cloth for the inside of the windshield C) crappy steak knife that I stole from some random restaurant...
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    2014 5.4 v3 sounds okay?

    Well I'm not hearing any chain rattle or exhaust manifold leaks so that's good if this was a cold start. As for evidence of needing the job that everyone gets itchy about, the VVT phaser/solenoid replacement and timing combo, you wouldn't hear it on a cold start. The engine needs to be full hot...
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    Vacuum leak

    Any chance it could be the vacuum tube that goes up kind of behind the throttle body (I forget exactly what it connects to). That guy is right up against the firewall. AFAIK, that vacuum hose has the highest likelihood of making a sound that could be appear to come from the inside. As for...
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    Rear differential Leak

    Well, if you're not really looking for a true fix, but more of something to keep you on the road for the foreseeable future, here's the stop-gap solution I'd do. Just change the diff oil so you know it's topped up and then just keep topping it off. After a couple top-offs you can characterize...
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    5.4L 3v Timing job: tips, tricks and lessons learned

    I just gave it the full send. A couple extra hundred dollars to make sure I never have to go in there again (assuming nothing else busts) is worth it in my opinion. Also, imagine planning on just doing the timing job and finding something else wrong so now you have to pause for a week waiting...
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    Odd noise from '011 EL Limited, 85K, mostly OEM parts

    Since you’ve got the EL, the auxiliary heater core lives right behind the passenger side rear door. This HVAC Unit Case Evaporator for the auxiliary heater, 9L1Z18D283A has blend door actuators in it so there’s a fair chance it’s one of those guys acting up. Put your rear heat and see if it’s...
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    Drilling the roof for solar panel & Starlink cables

    Different application here but possible similar solution. When I was running wires in from my light bar relay to the switch that I replaced the cigarette lighter in the dash with, I had a tough time finding a sneaky way of getting the wires in without splicing and extra ~6 feet of wire into the...
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    Factory Radio Wire Color

    One possible reason they'd need this info is the scenario that I encountered with an aftermarket HUD install. It was a cheap one (but I'm floored by how good it is) so the harness supplied with it didn't have the same colored wires as the factory harness. I wound up throwing out the factory...
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    Is anyone actually running ICON?

    haha, yeah IMO doing an ICON suspension upgrade on a 10+ year old rig is a total joke unless you've got deep pockets and creating an off-road performance full-size hog of an SUV is your passion project (in which case you'd probably be more inclined to do this with a powerstroke excursion)...
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    SSV radio upgrade to SYNC?

    For what it's worth, don't waste your time with the sync option. it's super clunky by modern standards. There's lots of aftermarket solutions. Here's my post on the radio upgrade I did 2 months ago and I'm still totally loving it and only ran me in the ballpark of $200...
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    WHAT SHOULD I NKNOW?

    Yeah as noted above I’d look out for rust considering you’re in Michigan. The big one that scares a lot of people is the cam phasers packing it in. There’s LOTS of info on this. Long story short, drive it cold with the windows down and you shouldn’t hear any ticking at low speeds with a...
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    For Those Looking for a 3rd Gen Radio Upgrade

    Woah $1400?! Yeah, no way I’d cough that up! That’s about how much the timing job cost me using genuine ford parts! You ever figure out how to rig up the factory reverse camera? I haven’t moved the wiring so I just get a black screen when in reverse and it still displays in the rear-view...
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    2011 - cam phasers, new engineer or walk away?

    well if you can do all that with $5k, I've definitely heard of worse deals. But, then there's the matter of other work as it's still a 14 year old vehicle. Since you want to tow with it, you should be considering rebuilding the suspension as well, new ball joints at an absolute minimum. I don't...
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    2011 - cam phasers, new engineer or walk away?

    Since they did it "cheep" I'm curious if they used Ford parts or aftermarket for the timing job. Saves quite a bit on parts but significantly increases chances of failure. If it's saying the phaser is over retarded, that could be indicative of a loose timing chain. so maybe a guide failed and...
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    For Those Looking for a 3rd Gen Radio Upgrade

    ok so I've wanted to upgrade my radio for a while and finally pulled the trigger after verifying I didn't nuke the engine while performing the timing job. I was weighing lots of pros and cons for various aftermarket setups. What I found was the usual, if you want it to be an easy install with...
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    Lifespan of 3rd Gen front struts?

    I'd say it's something like: wear = (mileage*average duty level) + (age*environmental factors) My expy is a 2011 and spent its whole life in Phoenix. I picked it up with 155k miles and it was the kid carrier for a large family since 2013. Lots of road trips and in-town driving so this thing had...
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    Rear wiper

    This was the first time in my life I swallowed my pride and asked the autozone guys to help me with my wipers hahaha The replacement part was really unintuitive and I wouldn’t have chosen it without their help. I wish I knew what exactly the product was but I dont remember. You might have to...
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    Chirping Sound from Engine

    Yeah that could be literally anything on the accessory belt. Go grab an automotive stethoscope from harbor freight and start poking around. You'll find it in no time!
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    2014 - Mileage loss 4A vs 2H

    yep that's the hallmark of an IWE vacuum leak somewhere. Could be the check valve, cracked vacuum line, maybe a poorly seated hose on the IWE or even maybe a bad IWE all together. If you are able to track down a vacuum leak but believe you've really beaten on the IWE from this issue they are...
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    Mechanic in DFW, TX experienced in 5.4 3V timing jobs

    oh yeah, not having the space or a backup vehicle really shoots you in the foot. The reason I prepped for a year is because I was living in an apartment complex and finally moved into a house. Once we settled into the house it was game on for the timing job so I totally get it. It actually took...
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    Update studs to 2015+ or other options for wheel spacers?

    Considering the almost identical application of the M14X1.5's and the fact that the spacers are made to receive the same diameter vehicle studs, I figured that configuration was the best balance between effort/cost while also prioritizing sanity. Would have been cool to get that feedback before...
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    Mechanic in DFW, TX experienced in 5.4 3V timing jobs

    Booooo! If it's not your primary/only vehicle and you have a garage to work in, go for it!!! Just take your time, follow the procedure, and once you have the engine open, don't get creative. It's really not all that scary once you get into it. I prepped for about a year before doing this job and...
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    Update studs to 2015+ or other options for wheel spacers?

    Posting for others that may find themselves in the same situation that I did. I went with option 1 for the install. ~400 miles of mixed driving later (yes I rechecked torque after 50 miles) and my expy hasn't lost any of his shoes! If my weekend plans work out the way I want them to, I'll be...
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    2010 5.4L Hard Cold Start and Buzzing noise from driver’s side bank after warmed up (video)

    So at the end of the video, I can't tell if those spark plugs are sooty or oily. The parts that are black seem to be a bit too shiny for soot which makes me think that it's oil. If that's the case, one of the ways your plugs can get oil fouled is from excessive blow by past the piston rings...
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    Steering Rack bolt torque value?

    Per the Haynes manual: 2007 and later models: 325 ft-lbs

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