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What makes cam phasers go out?! - 4/1/2008 7:45:35 AM

nick.roc

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I have a 2004 f-150.(5.4litter) I had a ticking noise in my moter, I was told it was the Cam Phasers going out. Ihad the work done, and now...14,000 miles later the same noise is back. What would make them go bad so soon?

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RE: What makes cam phasers go out?! - 4/19/2008 10:02:22 AM

bmarnall

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whats a cam phaser? my 5.4 makes a loud ticking noise that will come and go until fully warmed up. Once the engine is hot it wont do it. I was told it was the hydraulic valve lash adjusters, is that the same as a cam phaser?

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RE: What makes cam phasers go out?! - 4/25/2008 7:08:40 PM

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Did you have the solenoid changed out or the complete gear assembly? Usually the problem is wrong oil, but if your having your work done at a dealer, then I would guess they are using the correct oil, 5W20 Synthetic Motorcraft.

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