Ok with 2.3 I4 in a 06' Mercury Milan

does the I4 have cam phazers...much like the 5.4 & 4.6 3v engines???

 

I believe they do have cam phasers... because the 2.3 is a VCT engine.

I would doubt they'd be the same part as the ones in the 5.4l 3v engine.

But knowing Ford, ya never know.

 

yeah was doubting that they would be the same part...just wondering if they were similar in nature/concept .

isn't the phazer of the 5.4 3v a variable cam timing (VCT) devise?

 

That's exactly what it is.

 

so it is the phazer that adjusts the cam timing...does it work the same way via oil pressure

 

Check wiki out.... and learn how they work...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Cam_Timing
Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Ford. It uses electronically controlled hydraulic valves that direct high pressure engine oil into the camshaft phaser cavity. These oil control solenoids are bolted into the cylinder heads towards the front of the engine near the camshaft phasers. The powertrain control module (PCM) transmits a signal to the solenoids to move a valve spool that regulates the flow of oil to the phaser cavity. The phaser cavity changes the valve timing by rotating the camshaft slightly from its initial orientation, which results in the camshaft timing being advanced or retarded. The PCM adjusts the camshaft timing depending on factors such as engine load and RPM. This allows for more optimum engine performance, reduced emissions, and increased fuel efficiency compared to engines with fixed camshafts.