Please Read: 2004 Ford F150 Cam Phaser / VCT Solenoid / Sludge?
02-28-2011, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by http://www.howstuffinmycarworks.com/VCT_Solenoid.html
The VCT solenoid works with oil pressure, it receives a signal from the ECM when the camshaft needs to be rotated either in the advanced mode or retarded mode depending on engine load and speed.The VCT solenoid is able to accomplish that by altering the oil flow in the passages that lead to the cam phaser(s), there are passages to advance the valve timing ( open the valves earlier), and passages that direct the oil to retard the valve timing ( open them later)
02-28-2011, 10:20 AM
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Wow, this really has taken off. Way to keep it up gille! I'm glad to see a few positive responses, I hope others are seeing the results I saw in mine. What ended up happening with your tick after installing a new solenoid!?
02-28-2011, 10:24 AM
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my dealership (east peoria, il) incorrectly emailed me and said the parts were in when they weren't. I believe the solenoids are coming from Chicago and the seals are coming from Detroit... so I am assuming I will have all the parts by Wednesday and will be able to do the work then.
02-28-2011, 10:49 AM
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Alright, finally some feedback! So what are we at now? Two people with a similar problem and this has been the solution? I will start up a new thread with the vids/pics and responses from everyone who is attempting to make this work. I will talk to the admins about moving everything related over to a new thread so it can continue under a more appropriate title.
02-28-2011, 11:46 AM
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On another forum, I posted a similar post giving credit where it was due, and a guy posted he did this, and his tick was gone for about a week after replacing both sides and came back. He had an 04 with 170k miles as well...