Phaser Noise after replacement

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

Dans95tbird

Member
Joined
Mar 18, 2023
Posts
17
Reaction score
3
Location
Toledo Ohio
So I had my phasers, timing chains, tensioner, guides, vct solenoids, oil pump with melling high flow. I still have the same noise under acceleration, any ideas before I put a lockout kit and tune on it?
 

S20Workstation4

Full Access Members
Joined
Dec 22, 2022
Posts
114
Reaction score
59
Location
Hyde Park, NY
Check to see if it is a leaking Exhaust Manifold that is causing the noise. The 5.4 3V's are known for the Exhaust Manifold studs to rust and break, leading to leaks.
 

GaryH

Full Access Members
Joined
Apr 10, 2023
Posts
148
Reaction score
49
Location
Texas
Noise, especially a rattling type noise, under acceleration could be caused by pre-igition. Try running 91 or higher octane for a tank or so. If it stops, there's the problem. Pre-ignition can be caused by timing issues and or carbon build up.
 

Adieu

Full Access Members
Joined
Dec 22, 2016
Posts
3,701
Reaction score
786
Location
SoCal
Try 2 things for quiet operation:

1) Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W40 (yes, the diesel one)
2) E85 fuel
 

JExpedition07

That One Member
Supporting Member
Joined
Mar 30, 2017
Posts
6,523
Reaction score
3,132
Location
New York
Did you use OEM Ford VCT solenoids? The aftermarket ones are famously bad out do the box and will struggle to run the phasers. Exhaust manifold was another good suggestion.
 

Lynnii2

Full Access Members
Joined
Jun 3, 2017
Posts
161
Reaction score
52
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Sounds like the timing is off and if they did not use oem parts it is going to fail immediately.
 
Top