I know there are folks who have dealt with this engine. The cam phasers have been changed four times with not quite 100k miles. I heard there is a way to by-pass this area, allowing oil pressure to stay up and rough idle to smooth.

Can someone give me some info on this? Also, send me a link to the exact kit I’d need? They are cheap I was told, but the person telling me about it only new their entire fleet of Fords had to have this done and the man who did the work has now passed away.

I am a woman and don’t know anything other than we don’t need to replace parts that aren’t going to fix the problem. Been there, done that.

how to by-pass cam phasers? Help!!

since I’ll probable lose or forget this site: IF you have the knowledge about what I’m talking about and the time to help, help me find the link to the right kit, you can email me: mistykeens@yahoo.com.

 

Year and engine, please. You may need a full timing job and oil pump, that's not a cheap job.

 

you need to use motorcraft parts

and quality oil filters / proper oil / maintenance...

 

2010 5.4.... the cam phasers and solenoid all that stuff has been done already numerous times. It’s the engine every mechanic shakes their head and laughs about.

I was just told there was a way to bypass it.

 

There is a reason you have low oil pressure, that should be addressed. Yes, there are phaser lockout kits available, they require a custom tune. Contact these people:

https://www.livernoismotorsports.com/product/LPP823108

 

I also recommend a Melling HV360 oil pump too.

 

In the meantime, try using heavier oil. This may get the pressure up enough at idle to keep the phasers operating. I'd suggest some 10W40, and use a Motorcraft filter. However, this, and/or phaser lockouts, won't address underlying problems such as a weak oil pump and/or the need for a full timing component job.

 

Watch this video. He discusses one of the possibilities for causing low oil pressure.

 

I’m gonna change the phaser out and see what happens I’ll be changing the oil pump anyway just because of how bad all these parts are anyway I’ll let y’all know what happens with the new phaser

 

Usually a "Melling" (brand pump is strongly suggested, the idea being that in this vase, Ford's was inadequate.