Cam phaser lockout issues
Cam phaser opinions - lock them out or no? Why or why not?
The issue that causes most of the trouble is operating a hydraulic system with dirty engine oil with small passages and inline filters.
5.0 cam phaser lockout - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
You prevent phaser symptoms (correct, not an actual cause of engine issues) by keep quality 5w-30/40 oil and not using long oil change intervals.
How to tell if a cam phaser has had the lock up mod done to it.
The lockouts themselves don't harm the engine besides robbing it's top end power. The problem with the lock-outs is that they mask potential oil ...
What are the Cons for CAM PHASER LOCKOUTS?
Phaser limiters or even lockouts are required if you install performance cams that have a high enough valve lift/opening duration that would otherwise cause ...
Cam phasers - lock out or no? - Modular Fords
Now, lets talk cam lockouts. When you lockout the phasers, you surrender the ability of the phaser to fight the springs. Now, there can only be ...
Cam phaser lockout issues - Diagnostic Network
This truck came in from the dealer with no power. Dealer installed a throttle body, fuel pump, new catalytic converters, and MAF sensor.
rough idle after phaser lockout 2005 5.4 - Ford Forums
I just locked out the cam phasers on a 2005 f150 with a 5.4. It now idles pretty rough. If I blip the throttle the revs will rise and then drop again.
3.6l cam phaser lockout - Cadillac Owners Forum
AWD is for snow, with some trade-offs in maintenance, weight and complexity. These cars don't have cam phaser problems like the Ford OHC V8s, so ...
Ford 5.4 3V Cam Phaser Fix - Western Motorsports
The sure fix to phaser problems is to lock the variable cam timing by essentially turning the phaser into a fixed timing gear. The WMS Cam Phaser Lockout kit ...
Issues after Phaser lockout! - DODGE RAM FORUM
You aren't allowing the phaser to sweep, you need a custom tune or (recommended) removal of the lockout. No reason to lock out VVT on a factory ...
Cam phasers ticking? I have a permanent fix. - Ford F150 Forum
If you lock out the phasers and don't tune the truck, the truck will still run. But you will get P0011 and P0021 codes for cam timing over- ...
What exactly is the cam phaser issue? : r/f150 - Reddit
Phasers have nothing to do with chain tension at all. The phaser relies on oil pressure to adjust timing on the cams. In the absence of oil ...
Any Benifit to Locking Cam Phasers with FI - Mustang6G.com
With ultra high rpm, ultra stiff valve springs, or a big gdi pump it is possible to lose control of the cams because the stock phasers may not ...
How to prevent cam phaser rattle without replacing them [W/ Video]
You're simply masking the issue by building oil pressure before the engine starts. Cam phasers are designed to lock at base timing after ...
CAM PHASER LOCKOUT KIT FOR 5.4L / 4.6L FORD 3 VALVE ...
The variable cam timing mechanism in these engines is complex and prone to causing cam phaser failure, as there are problems with maintaining ...
F-150 Cam Phaser Delete *STOP!!* If you see this! Tips ... - YouTube
... Problem the Other Shops Couldn't Fix! ... Cam Phaser Lockout Installation Instructions - Livernois Motorsports New Link below.
Installing Cam Phaser lockouts need some input. - F150online Forums
The knock is gone as well. So cam phasers were a non issue as the only thing I hear is a slight subtle tick from the injectors. So the only ...
2007 Ford 5.4L cam phaser lockout install! - BangShift.com
There is supposed to be a locking pin that prevents this, but some do not function for whatever reason. This rattle and other issues with the ...
5.4 cam phaser lockout | Yellow Bullet Forums
Problem with locking out the VCT is that the stock PCM is programmed for it so it will go directly into limp mode is you don't turn off the ...
2005 5.4 with cam phaser lockout installed - CarGurus
It sounds like you need a new oil pump, or oil pressure sensor. Part of the reason the Cam Phasers go out is a weak oil pump.