Is there room to change cylinder heads on ford f-150 fx4 5.4l without pulling engine out?

2004 FORD F-150
86,000 MILES
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PVSFX4
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i have to pull left head out because of bad valve on #7. want to try it myself but dont want to get stuck half way into job.
Feb 15, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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CADIEMAN
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yes and make sure the heads are rebuilt
Feb 15, 2012 at 10:58 PM
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PVSFX4
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thankyou very much craig (cadieman)
Feb 15, 2012 at 11:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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done a few. very tight especially the right side. take your time. hope you have small hands.

i will pull the motor next time as it takes less time to pull it and do the job than do it in the truck.

Roy
Feb 15, 2012 at 11:16 PM
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CADIEMAN
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its a lotta work leaning over.be sure to tork the head bolts are you doing both sides?
Feb 16, 2012 at 4:32 AM