Any Piston Slap on 2001 5.4l?
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Any Piston Slap on 2001 5.4l?
I posted this question on the Engines board but got far fewer responses than I thought I would. I figured I would post it here too because you guys are always more willing to respond.
There is alot of evidence of PS in older 5.4's. It was supposedly fixed in 2000, but there were still instances of it. Have any of you 2001 5.4 owners experienced it and how many miles on the engine so far?
Thanks! This is obviously important to those of us who haven't bought yet...
There is alot of evidence of PS in older 5.4's. It was supposedly fixed in 2000, but there were still instances of it. Have any of you 2001 5.4 owners experienced it and how many miles on the engine so far?
Thanks! This is obviously important to those of us who haven't bought yet...
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From: Van, Tx.
What exactly is the piston slap?
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5.4ltr. Black/Beige Two-Tone
One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.
One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what's true.
One life can make the difference,
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Yes they do...
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2001 F150 Lariat SuperCrew Gen III White Exterior, Medium Parchment Leather Captains Chairs, 4x4 w/slappin 5.4L V8 3.55LS 6750# GVWR Package
Class III Tow Pkg w/1.02 Radiator "Soon to be 1.42 Radiator"
Sliding rear window
6 CD changer
Mods:
Huskey Liners,
Chrome Stainless Westin Steps,
Michelin LTX M/S 17"
Zaino.
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1999 Epedition XLT White Exterior, Medium Parchment Leather Captains Chairs, 5.4L V8, 4x4, 3.73, 6 CD changer Class III Tow Pkg W/2.02 Radiator
F-150 Honeycomb Grille, Michelin LTX M/S 17",
Zaino.
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2000 Camaro SS Sebring Silver LS1 M-6 Hurst Shifter Convertable Black Leather 6 Cd Changer
Mods:
SS Grille,
Strut Tower Support Brace,
SLP Stainless Exhaust,
SS Dash Plaque, SS Floor Mats, Fobs
Zaino.
NO RAIN...
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2001 F150 Lariat SuperCrew Gen III White Exterior, Medium Parchment Leather Captains Chairs, 4x4 w/slappin 5.4L V8 3.55LS 6750# GVWR Package
Class III Tow Pkg w/1.02 Radiator "Soon to be 1.42 Radiator"
Sliding rear window
6 CD changer
Mods:
Huskey Liners,
Chrome Stainless Westin Steps,
Michelin LTX M/S 17"
Zaino.
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1999 Epedition XLT White Exterior, Medium Parchment Leather Captains Chairs, 5.4L V8, 4x4, 3.73, 6 CD changer Class III Tow Pkg W/2.02 Radiator
F-150 Honeycomb Grille, Michelin LTX M/S 17",
Zaino.
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2000 Camaro SS Sebring Silver LS1 M-6 Hurst Shifter Convertable Black Leather 6 Cd Changer
Mods:
SS Grille,
Strut Tower Support Brace,
SLP Stainless Exhaust,
SS Dash Plaque, SS Floor Mats, Fobs
Zaino.
NO RAIN...
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From: Broken Arrow, Ok
Mine does every once in a while
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2001 SuperCrew ORP 5.4L Gen I
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2001 SuperCrew ORP 5.4L Gen I
MODS-Ramsey Brush Guard and Pro Plus 9000 winch, MAAP steps, Airaid, True Duals w/ 50 series muffs, Line-x, and huskyliners.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1508480&a=11420452&f=0
themselves. Can't say I blame you...
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Basically the pistons are too small or misshaped when the engine is cold. On startup they slap against the sides of the cylinder walls. Do a search on this site for "Piston Slap" and you'll get lots of info on it.
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LOL! Leon, don't do it!
I did a search on 'Piston Slap' and the lights in my house dimmed.
(My fridge still hasn't come back on)
Read this one first,
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000833.html
then see how much more you can stand...
I did a search on 'Piston Slap' and the lights in my house dimmed.
(My fridge still hasn't come back on)
Read this one first,
https://www.f150online.com/f150board...ML/000833.html
then see how much more you can stand...
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Haven't heard anyone else on this...
It is clear what the ramifications are if your engine has PS. What isn't entirely clear is what % of new engines have this. I love everything about these trucks but don't want to spend $30k to get this problem. I would like to think that it is a minority of ownership that is very vocal because of the seriousness of what has happened to them, and that the odds are that it won't happen to me/you. (It seems the # of posts on this topic is small since 2000 and it seems to be the same folks discussing PS/FQR's rather than lots of new incidences.) Should I stay away from this engine/truck? (Then again, even Tundra owners are experiencing PS now.)
Please, please, please throw in your $.02!!!
It is clear what the ramifications are if your engine has PS. What isn't entirely clear is what % of new engines have this. I love everything about these trucks but don't want to spend $30k to get this problem. I would like to think that it is a minority of ownership that is very vocal because of the seriousness of what has happened to them, and that the odds are that it won't happen to me/you. (It seems the # of posts on this topic is small since 2000 and it seems to be the same folks discussing PS/FQR's rather than lots of new incidences.) Should I stay away from this engine/truck? (Then again, even Tundra owners are experiencing PS now.)
Please, please, please throw in your $.02!!!
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Mine slaps on cold startup in the morning. Just started a month or so ago. (About 15k miles.) Last about 3 to 5 seconds. D*mn!
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'01 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat, 5.4, 3.55 LS Amazon Green/Gold, med parchment, Moonroof, captains, 6cd, skids, slider, tow, cab steps, Pendaliner, Advance Bed Cover.
Born on date: 3/00.
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'01 SuperCrew 4x4 Lariat, 5.4, 3.55 LS Amazon Green/Gold, med parchment, Moonroof, captains, 6cd, skids, slider, tow, cab steps, Pendaliner, Advance Bed Cover.
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No piston slap, or any other unusual noises. It is actually quietier than I thought it would be. But then, I have only 3,000 miles.
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2001 Lariat Screw. Gen.3,
5.4, 4x4, All white w/ gray interior. 4r70w tranny, no problems yet,
wrong radiator, 3.55 gears
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2001 Lariat Screw. Gen.3,
5.4, 4x4, All white w/ gray interior. 4r70w tranny, no problems yet,
wrong radiator, 3.55 gears
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I think it would be a shame to spend 30 to 35K on a new truck and the pistons slap the sidewalls of the cylinders. That can't be good for the cylinders or rings or pistons. I would be will to bet that any truck with this problem will never see 100k miles without blowing smoke out the exhaust. I want a SuperCrew bad, but to be honest they scare the heck out of me. At least my Chevrolet is reliable. Approaching 177k on it too.
RickC
RickC
