Well the job is finished. As previously stated they removed and replaced the engine. I also found out they removed the heads. I did not know that was needed. I think it was the rear chain and guides that prompted the head removal. Total cast including new spark plugs was $1,424.00. About 1/2 the Ford dealer estimate.
The timing guides front and rear were broken and pieces inside oil pan with the oil strainer very fouled. They replaced timing chains, jackshaft chain, tensioners and guides with Ford parts. The used Felpro head gaskets, new head bolts, both oil pan gaskets and timing cover gasket. They Changed the oil/filter. Believe oil is Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic. They wan it back in 1,000 miles to change oil and filter again.
All it all it runs great. Much smoother and when reved it sounds smooth. My wife says the trany even shifts better.
However, there is a tiny random rattle after engine is warm at idle. I hope it was something that was there and not noticed before. it could be a water pump or pully. The shop told me to drive it afew days and get back to them if there was any issues.
The timing guides front and rear were broken and pieces inside oil pan with the oil strainer very fouled. They replaced timing chains, jackshaft chain, tensioners and guides with Ford parts. The used Felpro head gaskets, new head bolts, both oil pan gaskets and timing cover gasket. They Changed the oil/filter. Believe oil is Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic. They wan it back in 1,000 miles to change oil and filter again.
All it all it runs great. Much smoother and when reved it sounds smooth. My wife says the trany even shifts better.
However, there is a tiny random rattle after engine is warm at idle. I hope it was something that was there and not noticed before. it could be a water pump or pully. The shop told me to drive it afew days and get back to them if there was any issues.
I could not even sell (literally or in good faith) the truck in the condition it was. We were not ready for a another vehicle so repair was the best choice for us.