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F-150
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Cylinder Head
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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
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 2:53 PM
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CADIEMAN
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Experienced Mechanic
3,544 POSTS
yes and make sure the heads are rebuilt
Feb 15, 2012 at 2:58 PM
PVSFX4
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thankyou very much craig (cadieman)
Feb 15, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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 3:16 PM
CADIEMAN
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Experienced Mechanic
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its a lotta work leaning over.be sure to tork the head bolts are you doing both sides?
Feb 15, 2012 at 8:32 PM
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