In case you wondering , he put in: 1-new engine 2-battery + harness 3-upper/lower radiator hoses 4-heater hoses 5-belt 6-pulleys 7-power steering pump 8-flush fluids 9-PCV lines 10-brake booster lines 11-throtle body 12-air box + air snorkel 13-fan clutch 14-powerstreeing lines 15-cooler lines 16- starter to battery cable 17-new engine mounts 18-new manifolds + steel studs 19-dip stick 20- cat converters + O2 sensors.. 21-driver shaft etc etc

@fernandoarzani2704

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how much was the total spence???

@chrisj.3528

Жыл бұрын

Yea he did , BULLET PROOF

@chrisj.3528

Жыл бұрын

@@fernandoarzani2704 atleast $6,000 if this engine was remanufactured but I think this was rebuilt? Wich is probably 1/2 of that

@safffff1000

Жыл бұрын

Unless the CPU controlled wires that are routed thru the roof your a fool to take thru deep water, always future wire problems

Does anyone else see the irony of the guy running it through the car wash often to keep it shiny but can’t be bothered to run it through Jiffy Lube once a month to keep it alive? Looking forward to the upcoming vids on this one. 👍

@CB4basser1

4 жыл бұрын

I get your point but never say Jiffy Lube again because their oil and filter changes are expensive and you get the worst quality oil on the planet. Do it yourself, go to the dealer, or anywhere but Jiffy Lube😉

@hank1556

4 жыл бұрын

then he buys a new truck... cant stand people like that. consumerism is awful and wasteful

@PaulyD0859

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but look at the sweet deal Brian got.

@stepside2839

4 жыл бұрын

@@hank1556 yeah, but he is good for the economy and the truck - Is 15 yrs old

@dustinpomeroy8817

4 жыл бұрын

@@hank1556 to be fair if your not handy or a car guy these trucks are not for you,i mean Brian gives people a fair price but most people wouldn't drop 3 to 6 grand on a 15 year old vehicle,we fix these things for cheap and it makes sense to us,but when you don't have the know how things get exspensive quick,I bought my 04 supercrew for 1300,it needs the updates but because I can do the work I stole the truck,but the old owner would have shelled out thousands to keep it alive

Brian, I'm an owner of a 2006 F150 XTL 5.4 3V and I can't get tired of watch all of your valued videos and tips! You are the most trustworthy Ford mechanic ever! I told you before, by email, I wish that you live close by. THANK YOU.

I wish you would have revved it up. Wanted to hear that exhaust

@FordTechMakuloco

4 жыл бұрын

I have a stock vs Magnaflow comparison at the end the install video- kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJqAqc5th9DKnpM.html&lc=Ugx60lwUQXz6sPVG6Hd4AaABAg

@ikigai47

4 жыл бұрын

@@FordTechMakuloco Thanks man, it sounds awesome

@PistonShack

4 жыл бұрын

indeed

@adventureoflinkmk2

4 жыл бұрын

REV UP YER ENGINES!!!

@MrJak427

4 жыл бұрын

adventureoflinkmk2 bahahahahaha pmsl

He stated that he got the engine for Powertrain out of Dallas. I looked into an engine for my 04 F150. Short Block $3200 (not a bad price). I would guess that he probably dropped around $6000 (not counting his own time since he owns the shop). $6000 + $2000 for the vehicle = $8000. Now the vehicle is basically new and can be ran for another 200,000 miles.

Great job showing all the improvements. So many things that can be changed, all for the good. It looks like this will be a great shop truck for many years. Thanks for what you do, it doesn't go unnoticed.

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable experience. It's truly a gift to us all!

Brian, there's lots of YT car repair channels available but for me yours is one of best. You put a lot of effort into showing us how to do things right, and the audio/video quality is excellent. Thanks!

Glad to see more vids coming out. Keep em coming Brian 👍🏻

Hey Brian, congrats on the ' shop truck'. Most of us would consider THAT our daily driver!.. way to chase down those gremlins!...as Homer would say, "Woohooh!"

Wow...that truck looks amazing! Great job of reconditioning, Brian. Keep up the good work.

I have a 2014 Ford raptor now and I mentioned your name to the group I’m in because you’re just top-notch on repairs and maintenance. I love your videos man thank you so much

Awesome video Brian! You didn't talk to much. Everything you mentioned was great information. I have a 2007 F-150 with the 4.6 2 valve. 131,000 miles and the truck still runs great. You helped me out with the little fuel pump relay board that corrodes through due to salt. I put stand offs on mine and good to go now. Loved this body style when it debuted in 2004. Keep up the great videos!

My dad left me his 04 crew cab fx4 when he passed, and i live all the way down in south Ga, id drive it up there in a heartbeat to have you go through it like you did this one whenever i go to rebuild it, awsome work!

@georgeramirez6792

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah dude same here I could so get a new a truck but my farther left me his 2008 lariat crew cab 6 foot bed and it’s a dime it’s just a real shit on wheels

I wanna thank you for the video a while back on you thread repair for the 2v 5.4l. I purchased that thread kit and rebuilt my 5.4l in my driveway and got it running again. I drive back and forth 3 hrs plus a day 3 days a week, live on a dirt road and drive my truck alot in my off time. Ever since I repaired the threads(I did all 8 just to be less hassle later) the truck has been running great.

Nothing better than going under an older truck and seeing it look new. Such a joy to upkeep then because nothing is dirty or gonna brake on you. Great job

DUDE, I cant thank you enough. You have saved me a ton on my 320k+ mile 06 5.4 F150. THANK YOU!!

@Hubjeep

4 жыл бұрын

Original engine/trans?

@neptune4167

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hubjeep Original engine, trans replaced at 175k

@Hubjeep

4 жыл бұрын

@@neptune4167 Thanks. Makes me wonder how many of these engines run just fine for a long time. Original timing components?

@neptune4167

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hubjeep I just replaced chains, guides, phasers, tensioners, solenoids, oil pump, water pump, followers and lash adjusters about 600 miles ago.

@Pepe_Chuckles

4 жыл бұрын

Dang, I need to do my timing chains too. My trans also gave out at 170k miles.

The truck looks great and thanks to your videos I have been able to do alot of work to my 2010 5.4 3v. Will be posting up videos soon of all the work i have done.

Thanks, Brian! Your videos on the 4.0L SOHC sure helped me on my '04 Explorer! Looking forward to the engine R&R videos.

One of the best mechanics on KZread, right here!

Finally a project that you can show frame proofing and engine work. Can’t wait on the tips from working on it.

I have a 07 f150 FX4 that was my uncles. He’s passed now I bought the truck to keep it and wanna do all of this to it no joke 🙏🏼

I had an 07 FX4 and with your help I kept it running really really well. But my God all the work you’ve done that is a brand new pick up. Good deal!👍

Great video! This really motivates me to replace some of the exterior components on my 07 F-150 and keep it looking like new.

Just got a 05 a couple months ago looks just like it and love it.

I can't wait to see every video you post on this truck. I have a 2005 F150 Supercab XLT 4.6l that I bought new and is stillvmy daily driver. I just hit 63K miles on her and have just fallen back in love with her. I want to learn everything I can to keep her in tip-top shape for another 15 years (which will outlast me). I really don't want to ever have to have a truck payment ever again. Thank you for posting!

Nice truck. Great work on it. I got a 2007 Ford 150 been watching your videos since I got it last year All I can say is thankyou for everything

Good job. As a motorcycle mechanic its nice to see mechanics work on thier own stuff.

Truck is basically fully restored. You've made me decide to get rid of my truck instead of repair it and get something less beat up. Love your videos always pop up with exactly whats broken on my truck and when i watch more its something another 150 i had did.

I use your videos for tips on my 2013 F150 5.0L. You sir are an absolute genius and you've saved my butt many times

@raymondjunk6996

2 жыл бұрын

sorry im missed the video I got a phone call. Maybe later

Bryan, Look like a great work truck now. Great job/video - thank you! God bless Paul

That's a great looking truck. You Sir, did an awesome job. Great skills and attention to details. I would definitely trust and want you working on my vehicle. Great looking shop too.

I am so freaking jealous right now!!!!!!! I have the same year truck, same cab and same color. That truck looks incredible. Great job on the motor work. I have a leaking high pressure power steering line that I have to replace. Like you said, they rot out from being exposed.

@CB4basser1

4 жыл бұрын

They are easy to replace. Do your oil change at the same time because the pressure line is WAY easier to install with the oil filter out of the way. Good luck.

Nice Brian! Worked out well for you! Beautiful truck...

B.E.A Utiful truck!!! I have a 04 f150 on my KZread channel and you saved me a bunch of money and headaches. Keep up the great work!

Awesome video, glad to see you bringing another one back to life plus. Great job!

I'm a Chevy guy, but I can respect a good looking truck that has had countless hours spent bringing it back to life. Looks great. Been watching a long time, but just realized I wasn't subscribed lol. Looking forward to seeing the engine R&R

Great video I own since new a 2002 F150 XLT Super Cab 5.4 Triton 2 valve 4x4 with 4 speed auto 137,000 miles with 3.55 tow package and happy that I get 16 mpg.

Fab video! Thx. I bought a brand new 2002 in 2004 (was lost on the dealer's lot) at a whale of a savings and I was so happy with it until it got demolished in a winter accident. The 02's 03's and 04's all had different sounding exhausts. I picked the 02 with the big Goodyear tires. Electric shift 4WD. Couldn't get that thing stuck in big snow drifts in the forest out at UBC in Vancouver. Colour was Arizona Beige which was the best of all the browns. Had the big Triton V8.

You did great bringing that F150 back to the great looking vehicle it was. Very nice detail.

Thanks for all the tips . Got an 04' with almost all of that done and more..

Thank you for great videos!! Your videos are so informative!! Please keep the 2011 F150 videos coming, you are a spectacular mechanic!!!

Honestly that's one of the nicest trucks I've seen of that generation, usually by now they're all destroyed and trashed.

Keep the great information coming Brian, it will be helpful to anyone wanting to do the same work rather than spending way more money to buy a new truck. Would you consider doing a series on bullet proofing F150s from various recent generations say the tenth 1997-2003 eleventh 2004-2008 and the twelfth 2009-2014 if enough subscribers showed interest.

@johnathanmay145

4 жыл бұрын

Yes please do

@adventureoflinkmk2

4 жыл бұрын

I concur

@dmpsix7417

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Moosecop32

4 жыл бұрын

@@muskokamike127 I bet after everything he still has less than $10k in that truck and its perfect now. Where are you gonna find a 2015 F150 with 0 miles on the engine for less than $10k? Also, he went through and fixed the known problems of the 5.4 so that truck is good to do another 250k with just regular maintenance. The longer you can keep an old truck running, the more it pays you back.

@YellowFeverVintageSkiDoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Moosecop32 as long as you can do the work yourself.

Beautiful truck. I have an '04. Hope to keep it on the road for my son one day. As always thank for the vids.

Look great. Powerstop rotors work great. Cross drilled and scored with pads to match. Have always worked great on my 06 4x4. Moog suspension parts last the longest. Control arms and links.

Brian. We’re you throwing new parts on. Beautiful truck. Congratulations

Love your videos, Brian! I picked up 2004 F250 from neighbor. Your videos are helping me! (I did the rear diff cover change and oil, now getting parts for front end). I also took advice from my mechanic and fixed gnarly steering issue: it was the rag joint! Replaced that shaft and steering way better now. Shame I have more rust that I need new bed (Damn you Ford for putting foam in wheel well!). Since 4WD trucks are now starting at $50K and up, it makes sense to drop $5-10K to keep a paid-for truck going another 5-10years.

@duanewalker1390

4 жыл бұрын

xoxo2008oxox where in the wheel wells is the foam at?

Thing is a beauty! Nice work, man! 🍻 Always cheaper to keep a 15 year (or older) vehicle on the road than it is to keep a new one there. Less tax, & less insurance - a win-win all around. 👍👍

gotta 06,4 door same color. Already did the whole timing job, Your videos were great.

Looks great. Would love to hear it. Thanks for all the videos!

Brother, you just did what most of us would want to do but for time and money! Your truck looks outstanding!!! I'd of guessed that it wasn't more than 4-5 years old!!! How much, all in???

Man you do great job on the F-150, after watching this video yesterday and went to work. I thought I saw you on the expressway. I got too happy 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I would love to work with you sometimes.

I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon to see a 2006 ford lariat this video is fire 🔥 thanks a lot . New subscriber here

One of my favorite videos yes keep the info coming

New sub here! Just purchased a 2008 F150 from my company for cheap. Going to go through it using your videos. Thank you!

That's an awesome project truck. You know all of the failure points, so you know what to change out to make it fairly new.

Awesome!! Can't wait to see the engine removal video!

I had the same truck in 2004. That one is very clean.

WOW what an AWESOME deal you got, it looks great

Looks great can’t wait for more Vods. Hoping you cover the exhaust replacement.

i got a 2019 ford ecape new like to say i like watching your videos the first ford i had was a grate car and wish i still had it. it was a 1963 falcon and still ran good when i sold it the straight six runs forever if you take care of them

great video ! would love to see a series on rebuilding a 95 351W

Love the truck and love the work. Great job!

I will be glad to see upcoming vids. I have 2010 with 177,000 mi, so I will be interested to perform long term preventative maintenance.

keep up the good work brian. Love your videos.

I bagan doing my own maintenance and repair since i was 18 years old. I paid to get some work done by a local mechanic. Upon reviewing the work, I was charged, and the work wasn't done. If you were local to me in Jersey, I would definitely take my truck over to you. I have a 2004 Fx4 great condition. Both body and chassis have minimal rust. However, I want to replace the engine and a few other parts. I enjoy your video, and yes, I'm a sub!

Still rockin the 2003 f150 4.2 with 330 000kms on it that i bought for $900 Canadian. ive driven it for over 2 years and it really doesnt need much and theres not many new parts on it at all. alternator and power steering pump went out, it had no heat when i bought it which was the blend door motor switch for cold and hot air. put rear pads and rear rotors on it with a new pinion and front main seal and rear tires. not much elbo grease was needed. most parts are still in really good working order, driver shaft, shocks are still stiff, the entire exhaust is good, trans cooler and power steering lines healthy metal, underside has minimal rust, runs and drive, TC and overdrive work fine plan to hang on to it. its serving its purpose for what it is

A lot of money, but no car payment! I remember living in Massachusetts, washing the undercarriage would extend the vehicle's life. Had to wash it after the salt and sand hit it or it was gone in 5 years! Thank God for car washes that had the floor sprays that did a fantastic job!

Nice work professionally done. 👍🏻

I miss mine now .....had a 2008 stx 4.6l same color.....solid truck 180000 miles never left me on the side of the road ....bought a 2019 2.7l Ecoboost, hope it treats me just as good

I enjoyed seeing what you needed to do to make this truck reliable, and the care you used in working on it and deciding on the improvements you wanted to make, like the MagnaFllow exhaust system, but it would have been much more useful and interesting to me if you had stated at the beginning of your discussion , or in the title, the model year of this F150, and any particulars about this particular model (The FX4 designation can mean that different things are or are not in the package, depending on the model year); knowing such things as mileage, bed length, transmission, 2wd vs. 4wd, (didn't know it was 4wd until I saw the transfer case) limited slip differential (electronic vs. mechanical, part of FX4 package?), Bilsteins, seating capacity (looks like it has a back seat, but hard to be sure), amenities like heated & cooled seats or navigation, etc. would help us out and make the story more interesting. You have an encyclopedic knowledge of Ford and Lincoln trucks, and of F-150's in particular, but some of us don't have your range of knowledge, and we're playing catch-up trying to figure out some of this stuff. My F150 is over 20 years old, and compared to it, your new shop truck is at least a generation ahead technologically and looks like it is practically brand new. The reason this truck is interesting to me, as a viewer, is finding out what was it about this specific truck which made it worth investing quite a lot of money, time and expertise in to make it the perfect shop truck for a Ford truck expert? And to appreciate that decision, I would have liked to have known from the outset of this video the details and strong points about the truck you started with, besides the fact that it was very clean but with a ruined motor. Thanks for the video.

I had a rusty u joint and the guy at the Ford dealer told me it was my power steering pump. I went online and found it was a rusty u joint. I taped a small paint brush on a stick and put grease on the brush and coated the u joint. That was 10 years ago still working good. I have all the frame issues you pointed out on my 04 F150.

I’d love to take a quick ride along when you’re done as well! I have a 2012f150 5.0 w 263,000 I am keeping going myself , shooting for a million! ;)

Excellent job Brian.

Cheap vehicles have always been my best ones. I purchased a Corolla with a blown motor from a customer for $150 way back in 2000. Built the engine for about $700 and other than regular maintenance it’s been 💯. Daughter went through college on it and I still kick it when I need it.

Hey your videos have help me tremendously thanks

Looks great Brian! Exactly what I dream of doing (or maybe paying you to do some day if I win the lottery) to my '08. Despite all the frustration of this generation, I still think it's one of the best looking trucks on the road and basically does everything the same as a current day truck that would run me $50K.

The FX4 package on that is great. Super nice truck.

Truck looks amazing great job!

I wish you were in SO CAL. I really need a good F150 mechanic around me. Thanks for the vid

@daveinmontana77

4 жыл бұрын

Me too in Montana. ; ) Any recommendations Brian?

@garrettstevensen2467

4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Wish he came to Northern California (Bay Area).

Got lucky bout a year ago got a 08 with 92 k on it,like you other than engine r&r,i replaced hoses ,belts ,plugs coilpacks, battery,Flushed cooling sys new thermos,waterpump ,trans filter,brakes and shocks ,all done myself,runs like a swiss watch

Beautiful truck, love the 04 to 08 body style

In my opinion that's the best way to go. Amazing that did not rust. I was thinking rust prevention then you said it.. that will probably outlast the majority of brand new ones with your care.

man you did a lot of work! Well done!

Ton of work! Great job! 👍💪

The most important part you left out, what was your total cost for the rebuild of everything

@smiller225

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like about 10gs

@NewBeRVer

4 жыл бұрын

scot miller the long block alone was $3,300 minus $600 core. I would guess about $7-$8k.

@gidderman

3 жыл бұрын

12k or more easy. the magnaflow cat back is 1k, the cats probably another thousand , plus the rest, yeah 12k at least. nice outcome but damn thats alot of cash

Very smart businessman - didn't go plunk down 50 or 60 grand (or even 20 or 30) on a shop truck. Gets a nice clean one for 2k and then a little more for a new engine. You sir are financially smarter than 90% of people out there...

Truck looks DAMN good. NICELY DONE!

Truck looks great, awesome job. 👍

That thing looks sweet my 04 screw is no where near that shape but I love it 276,000 with the original motor tho keep up the great videos bud

Great Looking Truck and the Price was Right, should Last a Mechanic like you for Many Years

Beautiful truck man great job. I love the body style of the 04-08 . I have the 05 model. I would love to put a new coyote motor in it. I wonder if I could how much trouble would it be?

Nice job,I’m doing the same thing with my 2011 F-350 (6.2L)

Great video. I have 144,500 miles on my 2006, 4.6 liter F150. I’ll be doing your inspection on my truck. Want to keep it at least another 100,000 miles. Thanks for the information.

@ericjensen9091

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 F150 4.6l. I put a remanufactured transmission in at 433,000 and a remanufactured motor at 455,000. The transmission finally failed but the motor was still going however with plenty of oil consumption of course. Two new cat converters. 458,000 at this time. Knock on wood. I hope my next Ford pickup is a plugin electric.

Yeah, it's worth it, gorgeous truck. I remember being at a Mich. Ford dealer in November 2003. Seeing all those NEW trucks on the lot. Just had a bad feeling about buying a 1st year redesign. Glad I went with the deal on my '03 F-150 5.4 2v. Caught a little rust on the rocker area in time, call it ventilation holes, to spray in Kroil, then Corrosion X. Still going strong on Amsoil 5w-30 not that CAFE mandated crap 5w-20. Keep up the great work

@garrettstevensen2467

4 жыл бұрын

David Mandziuk can you explain why you use 5W-30, and not factory spec of 5W-20? I know Brian said to use it once, but for years, he CANT/WONT explain why. Do you know why?

@davidmandziuk8493

4 жыл бұрын

@@garrettstevensen2467 5W-20 is Ford's , and every other manufacturers creation, to squeeze out a little more gas mileage, at the expense of accelerated engine wear. . I've talked to many engine builders , and they all recommend 5W-30 over 5W-20. People are complaining about supposed excessive oil consumption in the newer F-150s....It's not that these engines are burning more than usual oil, but something the Noack volatility index. That's the test to determine excessive oil EVAPORATION. Yeah check it out, the oil is now so thin in viscosity, it is evaporating at an excellerated rate. Case in point, these oil catch cans people are mounting by their PCV system. The oil is now evaporating faster and winding up in the intake tract. 5W-30 is a lot more stable. , It doesn't have that issue. A lot of Ford Engineers are also recommending using 5W-30 on a lot of sites.. same thing with the axle fluid rating for the newer F-150. It specs. for a 75w-85 gear oil in the rear axle. No change in machining tolerances, yet all of a sudden they go to a thinner oil?...all in the name of advertising maybe 1 mpg. better fuel economy. I use Amsoil 75w-140 rear axle....front 75w110 Ford doesn't want these trucks to last forever, they want you back in the showroom in a few years. GM invented the term "Engineered Obsolescence, fancy way of making vehicles that barely will last the warranty. "Lifetime transmission fluid". Who's lifetime..?? Good luck

A thorough rehab. The 5.4 w/magniflow does sound nice!

Very nice I do the same when I get new to me used auto ,PS on Ford's you have a drain plug on torque converter drain all trains blood Cheer's Ron

That's rebuild is amazing. It's a new truck now.

Hey fordtechhmakuloco I watched your video where the peace of sound dampener in fender fell forward and the intake tube sucked it up I thought shit naw I cant be that lucky well at least this time I was thank you you saved me untold amounts of cash