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Jan 1, 2019 | 01:12 PM

BT2 Zeke

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Oil pump upgrade

My '06 F150 with the 5.4 3V has 132K miles. I was wondering if it would be worthwhile to upgrade to the Melling oil pump?

Jan 1, 2019 | 04:33 PM

ManualF150

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I would do it, along with the VCTs.

Also depends on the condition of the truck. If it still can get up to 250K and another 5 years, it would be a no brainer.

Jan 1, 2019 | 07:44 PM

glc

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From: Joplin MO

If you are going to do the oil pump and VCT's, I'd also consider replacing the whole timing set. The 5.4 3 valve does have a habit of eating the chain tensioners.