I have made my living as a tech over 30 years. Only say it because I've been there done that. You have good natural skill. Great way to get at it hard working man.

@josegonsales1509

4 жыл бұрын

Son una gran basura

@josegonsales1509

4 жыл бұрын

For no sirve

@niconite

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Gonsales FORD*

@truckbedslides

3 жыл бұрын

Bro, your awesome, I would need to do this inside.

Brother, I'm 6 minutes in and this is already the most entertaining mechanic video I have ever seen. You have inspired me to try and find one of these on the cheap as a project vehicle.

We need more diligent hands like this in the world today.

@davechanic1191

4 жыл бұрын

The sad part is there are plenty ... People just won't pay them for the effort

I do this for a living and was pleasantly surprised to see the brother using the FoMoCo timing set, with melling pump. 👍🏽

@jamesstinnett2758

2 жыл бұрын

Ian Ian

I have an 05 Lariat and stumbled across this video, impressed with your skills and bravery to tackle that job. I'm not mechanically inclined and would not try this but it gave me some insight on some of the issues I'm having with my truck (278,000 miles). Keep doing what you're doing bro!

Well done sir. Good to see a fellow wrencher, in his driveway, no fancy shops with a hoist to just drop the engine. Makes it satisfying to see this "old school" wrenching. A huge thumbs up from the great white north. Keep it up.👍👍👍👍👍

I removed the front wheels and dropped mine down on wooden blocks. Made it so much easier to work on. Great video.

Bought my 03 expedition for $350. 213000 miles all original and runs like a dream. Yes it’s a 5.4 3 valve triton. It’s a beautiful truck.

Your inspiring my dude, most ppl would say "nah, ill wait til summer to finish the job" your out there in the cold, busting ass and getting it done. Lets get this money man

@abdul-kabiralegbe5660

10 ай бұрын

Your username is 😂😂.

Damn ! I'm impressed ! Love seeing people get very good deals on vehicles then repairing them better than new. Good job my friend.

My old girl has 215k bought her from a buddy she always was maintained got new cam fazers, tensioners timing chains right before I got her. Runs great leaks a little, get to that whenever the trans needs to come out. It’s been a great truck but would not want to tear into it that far props man

The more of these videos I watch the more I love this man’s attitude in life. Hard work, pays off.

"I will not let this truck send me to hell."

I can't believe I sat here and watched this when I have my own intake to finish. Good job by the way.

Damn I wouldn't have done this job without a lift never mind working outside in the cold. You're a better man than me.

I have watched this video 3x and I love it. The production, content, and just the guts it takes to tear down your truck and put it together again only bulletproofed! He does his work outdoors in the COLD. He's a man.

@urbanpeltier1622

2 жыл бұрын

He barely got any sleep either. Its 6 in the morning. And i only got 3 hrs sleep last night, he says.

Good luck Robert, you're an inspiration for a lot of people, you're the man!!

Watching videos of this content (slowly and correctly fixing things) and with a high quality entertaining host is very calming

Bless you for taking on a job like that OUTSIDE! There isnt an ounce of quit in you! Major prop to you sir!!

Awesome job! Everything is harder when it’s cold out especially the motivation part. I’d say this is a dam big win!

Dude you are the man!! A hard working respectable man! With talent and some knowledge, but most of all determined! God bless you!!

Big props to you my friend. You are showing people that if you work hard and use common sense and a few tools to make progress. Love your vids and this is my first one and you are inspiring.

I know this video is old, but I just wanted to say that I can appreciate your work on this. I know there are a lot of KZreadrs out there buying and working on cars, as if it's a difficulty for them with their lifts, garage full of every piece of equipment you could need, and using it as a side project. Yet, here you are staying up late, getting up early, dealing with the cold, climbing in an engine bay with no lifts, access to tools you have on hand which is far less, and likely a smaller budget than those other people. This is also a critique of the euro-car snobs who continuously buy BMW and Mercedes as if their overengineered garbage sitting on their in home car lifts are some gift from God. Anyway, I appreciate the video and insights.

I got a 5.4 3v f150 06. And I plan on keeping it for a long time.Its good to see someone that is out there with the guts to work on their own truck.

"Think I'll just take my truck apart!" Awesome video!!!

Respect dude. You did a great job on the rebuild.

This is what they’re talking about when they say “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. You stole that truck for $1,200 bucks. Good on you brother!

Wow thanks for the video man. I’ve had many of those work-till-you-drop nights too. Keep making these, please.

Nice job man. Looks like an incredible amount of work. God has blessed you with real skills.

Classic! Risk --> REWARD! Your an American HERO! Great Video Guts to Glory!!!

I knew you were gonna make a boo boo going so long without any sleep. I’m so glad you got some rest and finally got that old mule back together.

Dude, You’re a stud. That’s how you beat the system. A little blood sweat and tears and now you got a great truck.

Own a 2006 XLT crew cab and only sold it when the bell housing for trans got a hole and quoted 5 to 6K to repair. Only issue with 5.4 was the spark plugs breaking in half on service. Other than that never left me on side of the road. Miss the truck You have amazing work ethic and mad skills. Love the video

Your doin a great job man watching you do that is giving me the inspiration to do the same to my 03 5.4 2 valve

definitely salute you on you diligence. I grind out similar on my Ls 400. any passenger that you and I pickup, will never appreciate the people who engineered, put together, and MAINTAINED(you and me) the vehicles that where in.

Glad to see another fellow mechanic doing what I do to make a living...Keep up the good work

Dude you did an awesome job! I'd be terrified to do that to my truck. I just do the basic tune up stuff. You're a great mechanic

"Gratitude" - I feel you on that! great video and example for others. These trucks and engines get bad rap, because there are some issues to work around. I hear the best results from people that stay with the maintenance and don't ignore phaser ticking. I have heard they like the new M360HV oil pumps too.

I love your attitude, very humble. Keep it up, stay kind, and your videos are awesome.

Man I Iike videos like this, not a step by step but a follow along for a greater process. Great work, really great!

Nice work man, you got a lot of heart young man.

Kudos on tackling a job not very many would attempt in their driveway. I give you five stars on TENACITY …. best of luck … enjoyed your video. (and I did enjoy the "abbreviated" filming style)

So nice to see how you rescued this Truck,..great job !

Like your video. It inspires me to take on my 5.4. I been a mechanic all my life and you really portray what a "shadetree" mechanic goes thru. Good stuff.

Top notch video dude. Real nice work and excellent filming

Really inspires me to work on my truck now. Good video man.

I must commend you for a great video. I am 50 and LOVE vehicles, though not a mechanic thinking seriously of taking it up. Your video has motivated me even more. Keep up the great work. Good job.

These truck are so awesome to drive. I drive a 2005 F150 King Ranch with 20" Dirt A.T. wheels. 110K miles and it's running great (right now)

Awesome video. Kudos and respect on tackling the job yourself.

Enjoyed the video my man👌 Keep doing what you do. Glad I stumbled upon you.

I wasn't aware how much I did not know about my favorite truck. Thanks.

I admire your energy and dedication!

Straight up, awesome skills.

15 years ago I would love to get stuck into a repair like this,,But no more ,I decided to let the younger guys like you do them,It makes me feel good that their are still people like you around with the tenacity and ability to do these kind of jobs,,Good Man

Good to see a video after a long time, inspiring to start working on my fixer this holiday 👍

I love to see regular guys workin on their own stuff. SUBBED.

Nice bro. I just bought the same truck. I’m doing everything you are. I feel ya.

Nice buy man. I do the same thing. Buy cheap. Fix. Sell or drive. But i love it when your driving down the road in a 30.000 dollar truck for 500 to a 1500 hun investment enjoyed your clip!!!!

Big job! You got my respect. Also, I hate working on vehicles when it’s cold. Thanks for sharing your project.

You are a hell of a mechanic. Much respect mister.

Wow man beautiful truck and great work

Soak the plugs in PB Blaster for a day or so, then they come out easier. Then, use anti-seize when installing new, updated plugs.

@bozo8894

3 жыл бұрын

then trade that piece of trash in on a real truck

I enjoyed the 'focus' and 'purpose' behind this guy's voice and tone - nice work and thanks for the video!

Been there done that. Great video. I enjoyed watching someone else doing it for a change. Comparing notes. Well done.

First time seeing one of your videos. I have an 03dodge Cummins dually and i do all my own work too. Not too many guys like us around anymore. Im 59 yrs old so I feel your pain. Good luck.

@danthebig__z4852

5 жыл бұрын

Just gonna give you some hope in my generation let me tell you that I’m 17 and I work on my truck by myself :) people like you are the people that inspire me to do what I do

@Silent_Shadow

5 жыл бұрын

Im 30 I am a carpenter, but I do all my own work. Wifes 04 explorer died (she killed it) so I found a great donor. Swapped and back to running perfect. Same with my 2000 f150 5.4 2v. We save thousands in maintenance/repair costs. My pops was a mechanic and I learned from him.

@MargieM10

5 жыл бұрын

@@Silent_Shadow I love my 2004 Explorer but it's like waiting for the devil with that tranny and timing 👿

@tomteschler8057

3 жыл бұрын

52 here! God is great and i am THANKFULL very thankfull. Rock on brother

@tomteschler8057

3 жыл бұрын

Nope there ISN'T many of us left!!! Honest best parts job done correctly etc etc...

I seriously admire your work ethic. It will serve you well. Mad skills too. I hope this goes well for you, I'm doing another pair of 6.8 litre v10's this summer. A 2 valve and a 3 valve. Some of the same trouble you saw here. I could offer a few pointers if you'd like, but overall I'd call your work excellent. Good luck.

Love your work, smart to bulletproof on the cheap

I got an 04 Lariat. Gets serviced every 3-5k miles. Runs flawlessly. It does the knocking but I’ve been told if you ain’t knocking then you ain’t rocking. 160k on mine so far. I’m the third owner. First was an old man, second was a guy who wanted a work truck but bought a lariat and thought it was too nice. Also came from a small truck so he didn’t like a big trucks gas mileage. I bought it due to us having a child and I was driving a single cab Ford Ranger at the time and needed something for a car seat. I literally love my truck. It’s such a good truck for me and tows everything I put behind it. Goes through mud easy too. I believe these trucks are how you drive them is how they last. If you push it all the time it’s gonna have problems. I typically drive it 20 miles every day 5 days a weekend on weekends it either sits all weekend or is hauling my trailers around and working. Cruise around 50 most of the time in back roads and have all windows down and back one open so ac don’t have to run or stress. I think I got me a good one

I admire your dedicated hard work and skills. New sub here.

Awesome video. Definitely subscribed. Great work man.

Luv Luv Luv this vid. Great job, Great knowledge. Good to see a man busting his ass doing some intensive work on a good build. I'll be looking for more of your videos!

You are the best technician I have ever seen THANKS for sharing

Dude you made that look easy. I know the time is coming for my 07. Thanks bro.

@TripleEEE309

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007.5 to and I'm in the process of doin it now but need help finding the right Tech I live in Peoria, Illinois? 🤔

thats a great truck for that price good on you for seeing the diamond in the ruff

Salute bro!!! in the cold & late nights!! a real machine💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

liked your video very much ! I have an 2004 5.4 and I know it needs a lot of what you just did on yours. I wish I was your neighbor lol

Like your common sense approach to maintenance. I applaud your "Tenacity".

@christopherrichards1025

5 жыл бұрын

This kids Tenacity and determination will take him far in life

Great video Sir. This same job was done on my 05 F150 last year. And what a difference the way the truck ran after that. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

@melvino9693

4 жыл бұрын

How did this repair cost you?

@AzBlkHawk

4 жыл бұрын

I bought everything on Amazon. Cam phasers Water pump Timing chain kit Intake manifold gasket Motorcraft sparkplugs VCT gaskets Timing solenoids The most expensive parts were the cam phasers $240 each, truck has two. These are OEM, you don't want to use aftermarket phasers. Some smaller parts and bolts I got at the Ford dealer, since they were not a big difference than Amazons price. Parts I paid around $1,100. I saved a lot on labor, since my brother did the work.

Nothing wrong with your hard work and there was a lot of it here, great job man and thanks for showing the project

Just a helpful tip for next time unplug your crank sensor and turn the engine over to build oil pressure then reconnect sensor and fire the engine up

At first this video looked like a workout video, and I hate to workout, so I hated it. Then the shaky camera work and ipotato quality made me think about dislike. But then, you are exactly like me, lol, your project works like mine always do. You wedged in an engine bay with a rats nest a hornet and leaves. this is a great video and I loved watching you go through the process. I wish I lived by you, I'd come over and help you fix your budget cars anytime! Great video, totally subscribing, and thanks for posting this.

Love the way you tore into this beast and make it live alot longer . Hope you got caught up on sleep also . Great Video !

You gave me hope doing my 02 ford e250 cargo van later on . Excellent job you have done.

"spoiler alert, i did not do a compression test because it was a pain in the ass" lmao

@johnsonbobo2376

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Ive still not found a 16mm fitting for my compression tester

@rainmakr9

4 жыл бұрын

Probably means he broke a spark plug in half and decided fuck it after that.

@tonybotz2054

4 жыл бұрын

Minnesota truck eh?

@danielmcguire4963

4 жыл бұрын

@@rainmakr9 you're wrong, and you obviously didn't watch, therefore you have no right to talk.

@rainmakr9

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielmcguire4963 No, he didn't. However, is that not what happens when you try to remove a 2-piece motorcraft spark plug?

Great video, awesome work!!

@Heiple2007

3 жыл бұрын

@Rocco Lucas You're right, no one gives a shit, screw off.

You are amazing. That is some serious work.

I have a 2010 Ford F150 Platinum and I have recently completed everything that you done to this truck. Thanks for the video...

Some manufacturers give a dry torque and or oil (or wet) torque, But for future reference u only need enough “lube” for the threads, u gotta be careful loading the hole with oil, it can cause a hydraulic lock at the bottom of the hole when u try to torque the fastener, giving a false torque value

@jasonhaynes2990

5 жыл бұрын

This is a great video, u are a good Tech, I just bought an ‘04 5.4 lariat first 5.4 So thank you for the tips 👍🏻

That "shoop" lol. I def vibes with ya on that feeling when the heads go on. Good shit. Good video. Thanks man

I never seen a video on KZread that show so much of the rebuilting.... Thanx. Excellent video !!

Wow, salute for your commitment to get the the engine together at the expense of no sleep. Glad i watched your vlog, because i might own an F150 truck one day. Take a good rest after you have your truck bulletproofed. Take care and stay safe.

Great video man! Love the 5.4 3v. It gets a lot of bad rap but most of the time it’s due to lack of knowledge about them. They have their quirks just like any other motor. But properly cared for they can go 300000 miles plus. Once again great video buddy

@bb_gunbandit4782

4 жыл бұрын

My 05 with the 5.4 has 450000 miles.

@MICLANTECUTLI

3 жыл бұрын

@BB_Gun public bandit that's alot of mile just goes to show that with good maintenance oil changes.These trucks last a long time I got a 5.4 3V too I rebuilt the engine and transmission and got like 4,000 miles on it but it's good to see video their very informative. You should make a video just to see what we could all do to reach 400,000 mile bro.

Even if you had to do a engine swap $1200 is good deal.

@treynathaniel4075

5 жыл бұрын

90 degrees after torque..Ford sure does love their 90 degrees. How bout an actual torque spec? TF is "30lbs torque,then oh yeah turn it some more"..?? This pos engine is case in point. "Ford guys","Ford Techs", and especially those hacks at the Ford dealerships don't know JACK. I have a 5.4 Triton. You won't find a cleaner more taken care of 135k mile 5.4 3v. Oil change every 3k. Baby this mofo. Put cash in it on a regular/ Guess what? It ticks. Fuckin rocker arm. RU SERIOUS? FUCK FORD. Fuckem right in the...Do I have time to do it myself? Fug no. I'm sorry did you say 1800$ to fix Mr.Dealership man? FML

@treynathaniel4075

5 жыл бұрын

Btw I've been told to soak lifters/cam parts etc in oil overnight.don't know if you did or not.

@MasterChief-sl9ro

5 жыл бұрын

@@treynathaniel4075 Only GM uses Hydraulic lifters anymore. As most cars are Overhead cams. No need to soak anything. Just lube and go.

@treynathaniel4075

5 жыл бұрын

@@MasterChief-sl9ro TF? You special..first of all only gm uses hydr lifters? Er...wrong. The 5,4 has them. Secondly just throwing in a cam is a noob move. Sine its obvious there is no break in lube for the cam OR break in oil for the lifters in play soaking them will help. If you say OHC doesnt need it or a roller doesnt either ill virtually smack you

@MasterChief-sl9ro

5 жыл бұрын

@@treynathaniel4075 Actually you don;t understand push rod lifters vsd Overhead Cam. As you can soak the Overhead cam lifter for a week. It only works when you pump it. Shim over Bucket has no such issues. Learn to read. Thank You

Hell yea that 5.4 going to run for years to come! Great job my brother

Damn dude this is sick been fuckin' with ford trucks for years you got this. Thanks. Saved me a bunch of headache/heartache!!

Seen to many of those freedom racing cam phasers come apart almost instantly to trust them.

@ecidemon5672

4 жыл бұрын

That's from their cheaper kits that don't include the OEM Cam Phasers. Right now the proper kit runs about $1200. They have a cheaper version with some other brand phasers they "say" are upgraded but seen a lot of failures. Go wath FordTechMakuloco.

I just replaced my manifolds with out removing the heads and wow was it ever a pain.!

You're rocking it man. Doing a great job

GREAT video of you having a Great attitude toward the job and comment section.

"Dab a little bit of oil on the head bolts" *proceeds to drown the bolts like misbehaving children*

@jl8981

4 жыл бұрын

ahhahhahahahahahahahahaahhahahhahhahahahhahaaha