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2004 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Head bolts, Rebuilt.
Mileage: 86,000 miles.

Asked on February 15, 2012

Is there room to change cylinder heads on ford f-150 fx4 5.4l without pulling engine out?

I have to pull left head out because of bad valve on #7. want to try it myself but dont want to get stuck half way into job.

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Replied on February 15, 2012

yes and make sure the heads are rebuilt

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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Replied on February 15, 2012

thankyou very much craig (cadieman)

Tiny Response from pvsfx4
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Replied on February 15, 2012

done a few. very tight especially the right side. take your time. hope you have small hands.

i will pull the motor next time as it takes less time to pull it and do the job than do it in the truck.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on February 16, 2012

its a lotta work leaning over.be sure to tork the head bolts are you doing both sides?

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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