Hi guys, you may know me from this thread here (https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ad-04-fx4.html).

Long story short, truck did not reverse. Purchased a rebuild kit from Oregon Performance Transmission (Do not buy these as they are inferior quality. I have talked with many people and they all agree). Transmission stopped working after 1 month, so I decided to scrap it.

Fast forward to today, purchased another work in progress.

Black 2008 Ford F150 Lariat Supercab 4x4.

Has the following issues
- Possibly a busted catalytic converter (No catalytic converters upon further study).
- Possibly a faulty ABS module (Replaced Rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness)
- Transmission is slipping (Replaced with rebuilt transmission)
- Misfires at idle, perfect upon acceleration. (Oil pressure loss from timing chain tensioners. Replaced.)
- Backup camera has blue screen (Wiring harness as well as trailer harness broken wire repair)
- Driver's seat tear. (Replace seat)
- Dents on tailgate (Replace tailgate)
- Tailgate handle works sometimes. (Due to bent tailgate - not latching properly - Replace Tailgate)
- Possible exhaust manifold leak (Replaced driver and passenger exhaust manifolds)
- Definite exhaust leak somewhere. (Muffler baffles broken)
- A/C requires recharge. (A/C hose was disconnected from previous owner)
- 3rd Gear Slipping (Replaced with rebuilt transmission)
- Clunking Transmission (Replaced with rebuilt transmission)

The Positives
- Leather seats - So much more comfortable
- Heated seats (Works!)
- Interior in decent shape
- 4 years newer
- Satellite Radio and Aux built-in
- Automatic climate
- Can swap over existing parts.
- Suspension is extremely smooth
- Running boards

Upcoming To-Dos for the truck:
- Replace driver-side seat
- Replace Tailgate Handle
- Install pocket style fender flares
- Wheel Alignment
- Replace Windshield
- Full detail

To-Dos Completed:
- Replace Air Filter *Completed September 22, 2015*
- Replace Cam Sensor (Driver + Passenger) *Completed September 22, 2015*
- Install 3rd Brake Light Smoked LED *Completed September 22, 2015*
- Install Headlight Swap + HID *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Repair Rear Licence Plate Light Wiring Harness *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Install Rear Licence Plate LED Bulb*Completed September 30, 2015*
- Install Rear LED Tail light bulb *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Install EP27 LED Flasher Relay *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Remove Fifth Wheel Hitch *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Replace 15W-45 Diesel Grade Oil *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Install LED Turn Signal Front + Rear *Completed September 30, 2015*
- Install Bedliner*Completed October 3, 2015*
- Install Tonneau Cover *Completed October 3, 2015*
- Replace tires with used GoodYear Duratrac Tires (80% tread left) *Completed October 7, 2015*
- R&R transmission with rebuilt transmission (Rebuilt by Transmission Express in Camrose) *Completed December 5, 2015*
- Replace leaking transfer-case *Completed December 5, 2015*
- Replace previous faulty HID ballasts from Morimotos (3Fives to XB35s) *Completed December 23, 2015*
- Replace duratracs with brand new Nokian Rotiva AT Plus tires after driving over a rebar *Completed December 30, 2015*
- Replace Rear differential fluid with LSD additive from Motorcraft *Completed December 30, 2015*
- Replace transfer-case fluid *Completed December 30, 2015*
- Replace rear wheel speed sensor wiring harness *Completed January 3, 2016*
- Replace front differential fluid *Completed January 3, 2016*
- Replace complete engine timing components (Valve cover gaskets, VCT solenoids, Cam phasers, rear engine seal, timing chain, timing chain tensioners, etc) *Completed January 7, 2016*
- Bedliner running boards *Completed January 9, 2016*
- Replace Engine oil and filter change for third time *Completed January 9, 2016*
- Flush Coolant*Completed January 9, 2016*
- Repair Trailer wire *Completed January 9, 2016*
- Replace Foglight bulb *Completed January 10, 2016*
- Install Walker Quiet Flo Pro Muffler*Completed January 13, 2016*
- Install WebElectrics LED DRL conversion *Completed January 14, 2016*
- Replace Fuel filter *Completed January 21, 2016*
- Install Trailer hitch *Completed January 21, 2016*
- Replace Driver + Passenger Exhaust Manifold *Completed January 21, 2016*
- Install LED bedlights *Completed January 21, 2016*
- Install Stubby Antenna *Completed February 11, 2016*
- Replace Plastic Chrome Door Handle Covers with Stainless Steel *Completed February 12, 2016*
- Perform Tuneup (Spark Plugs and Boots) *Completed February 12, 2016*
- Front Driveshaft Replacement *Completed March 7, 2016*
- Air Conditioning Recharge *Completed March 7, 2016*
- Tailgate Replacement *Completed March 7, 2016*

 

Did not make it home yet. Here are interim pictures

 

Nice truck. Looking forward to seeing the progress on your new ride.

 

Truck is a bit taller than the red one.

 

Let the fun begin!



Mode 03: Emission related fault codes

Address 7E8: 7 Faults Found:
P0012 - Bank 1: Camshaft A (Intake): Advance Setpoint not Reached (Over-Retarded)
P0022 - Bank 2: Camshaft A (Intake): Advance Setpoint not Reached (Over-Retarded)
P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0305 - Cylinder 5: Misfire Detected
P0307 - Cylinder 7: Misfire Detected
P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G40): Malfunction
P0345 - Camshaft Position Sensor (G163): Malfunction

 

Looks like you have your work cut out for you!

 

So you scrapped a truck that needed a trans, and bought a truck that needs a trans, engine, and interior?

Good luck!

 

The truck was written off due to hail damage. Picked this one up instead.

 

Also, I paid $3500 CAD for it which works out to be around $2600. Even after a transmission swap and engine, the cost should be substantially lower than the value of the truck!

 

Removed the bed rails to fit the tonneau cover on.

 

Removed the decals

 

So had issues with low oil pressure at idle which resulted in a rough/misfires at idle. Engine requires timing chain kit (Tensioners, guides, etc) as well as Cam Phasers. I found a recently rebuilt engine that has all these new components and it will cost $1000 more to swap the engine (Including the price of the engine) than to replace the timing chain so I opted to go this route. However, along the way, I found this link (http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/11...-pressure.html) and thought, if I'm swapping the engine out anyways, let's try it out and see what happens.
15W45 fixed my low pressure at idle so I no longer have any misfires at idle. Can drive the truck fine (except for the transmission slipping). It may only be a temporary fix but at least I can drive the truck around now.

 

The truck has this crazy rattling sound that it coming from the exhaust system.

Turns out that the truck does not have a catalytic converter.





My theory is that at one point the cats were plugged or exploded and the previous owner decided to delete the cats to "fix" the problem. The broken materials from the cats must have travelled down the exhaust and finally into the muffler.

Also checked out the fuel filter while I was in the put and it looked alright so I will change it but it's not a top priority at the moment.

 

Swapped my projector HID headlight setup from the red truck. As well as LED tail lights and LED Licence plate lights.

A couple of shots at night (These were taken during the test to see if the truck would still misfire at idle once it reached operating temps).

 

I don't plan on hauling any 5th wheels with the truck so I decided to remove the hitch for it.

The bolts were rusted on so bad and the previous owner left a lot of wood chunks that I couldn't just weld it out. It had to be cut out.




One Removed




I think I found a bullet shell wedged between the hitch.