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I am in the middle of replacing the timing components on my 2005 expedition. Of course the project keeps snowballing because replacing other components that can only be accessed when the timing and valve covers are off makes sense. I was getting that ticking sound like the truck was a diesel and the forums suggest that the lifters may be going bad so I decided to change them and the rocker arms out while I had the camshafts loosened up to adjust them for proper timing. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding an affordable but bullet proof brand to go with. I was thinking of going with OEM but a friend said some aftermarket brands are even better but for a lower price. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
Usually the only time a Ford product goes bad (like a recall) is when the outside vendor that was contracted by Ford to make a batch of them at FORD'S specs, made a bad batch.
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Make sure you only use a Quality oil and filter. Partial synthetic not petroleum. Sounds like you or the original owner used one of those cheap oil change places. Like J*ffy lube.
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JEFFFAFA,
Thanks for advise. I have been sticking with OEM parts through the whole project and have been paying out the nose for them but figured it would be much better in the long run. My intent is to keep the old girl running for another 100,000 miles and have heard some real horror stories about aftermarket timing parts failing after 10,000 miles. I definitely do not want to have to crack into this again for a long time. I must confess Jiffy Lube has serviced it once or twice.
Should replacing the lifters and rockers suffice? Any additional suggestions while the cams are off? Thanks again. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for advise. I have been sticking with OEM parts through the whole project and have been paying out the nose for them but figured it would be much better in the long run. My intent is to keep the old girl running for another 100,000 miles and have heard some real horror stories about aftermarket timing parts failing after 10,000 miles. I definitely do not want to have to crack into this again for a long time. I must confess Jiffy Lube has serviced it once or twice.
Should replacing the lifters and rockers suffice? Any additional suggestions while the cams are off? Thanks again. I really appreciate it.
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JEFFFAFA,
Thanks for advise. I have been sticking with OEM parts through the whole project and have been paying out the nose for them but figured it would be much better in the long run. My intent is to keep the old girl running for another 100,000 miles and have heard some real horror stories about aftermarket timing parts failing after 10,000 miles. I definitely do not want to have to crack into this again for a long time. I must confess Jiffy Lube has serviced it once or twice. Should replacing the lifters and rockers suffice? Any additional suggestions while the cams are off? Thanks again. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for advise. I have been sticking with OEM parts through the whole project and have been paying out the nose for them but figured it would be much better in the long run. My intent is to keep the old girl running for another 100,000 miles and have heard some real horror stories about aftermarket timing parts failing after 10,000 miles. I definitely do not want to have to crack into this again for a long time. I must confess Jiffy Lube has serviced it once or twice.
Should replacing the lifters and rockers suffice? Any additional suggestions while the cams are off? Thanks again. I really appreciate it.
That's like comparing a Michelin tire to a no name brand made in China tire.As far as paying out the nose is concerned, I sent you a visitor message.
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No worries
Thanks again. I'm not a seasoned mechanic so any input from those with experience is good input. Sorry about interjecting in the thread. I'm still figuring out the etiquette for these forums.
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