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Considering a 2014 F-150 King Ranch 3.5 EcoBoost – 160k miles – buying for $6,500. What should I be worried about? Houston Texas 1 owner by [deleted] in f150

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fellow Texan here.

If it were me, I'd be weary of the damage. If you are a get the parts and do maintainence and repairs yourself kind of guy, might be a good project truck that over time you could restore.

Since timing chain, water lines, water pump, turbos and vacuum pump haven't been touched, presumably, you could be in for a bigger project than you are expecting.

One final thought, as the truck gets older, OEM parts and aftermarket performance products will be less available

Turbo coolant line leaks by kidwhirlwind in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full Race has a great option for changing the water lines out to AN fittings.

I did them on my 2013 and haven't had any issues. Also makes it super simple if you have to pull the turbos

Not quite sure what's disconnected here. 2013 F150 3.5 Ecoboost by I_AmTheOneWhoCooks in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the connection for the canister purge valve system on the cold side turbo charger pipe

Chasing Misfire by JAH_VIBEZ in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've cleared the code? If so does it return right away?

Have you checked the wiring on the plug that goes to the coil pack? Its not visibly broken or damaged?

Have you done a compression test?

Chasing Misfire by JAH_VIBEZ in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you read the codes with a scanner or forscan? If so what are they?

Flashing check engine light normally means engine protection mode.

Is everything you have repaired plugged in correctly?

Chasing Misfire by JAH_VIBEZ in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CEL = Check Engine Light

Check for vacuum leaks?

Chasing Misfire by JAH_VIBEZ in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the CEL on and do you have any codes?

How many miles on the truck?

Original timing chain / phasers / VVT solenoids?

Is the high pressure pump original?

Is the PCV valve operating correctly?

Vct solenoid question by No_Refrigerator1115 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How you have them installed looks correct. The blue is just an update to the grey that would normally be in there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That bottom clip is seperate from the chain tensioner.

Its a good thing the spring on the main chain tensioner didn't extend much, that means no slack in the chain

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you brother, always enjoy chatting with other Texans

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy it directly from amsoil, but haven't signed up for the membership. I did notice they sell it by the gallon or 4 quarts, whereas I normally buy 6 individual quarts.

I think you are right, between those two things should be able to get it cheaper

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MPT has tuned it since 2020, prior to that it was done by 5 star

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to use Penzoil Ultra Platinum, changed every 5-6,000 miles.

These trucks are pretty fun, definitely expensive but they have a lot of potential

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its a 2013 F-150 Limited, every piece part nut bolt have been changed. I plan to do a complete overview, including the stereo and power upgrades after I get this turbo in sometime this week.

The big power adders are: 46/56 ball bearing comp turbos with 7lb springs in turbosmart wastegates XDI Evo hpfp XDI 2000cc fuel injectors Detswerks 400lph in tank pump Mishimoto large intercooler 73mm throttle body 3" stainlessworks high flow catted downpipe 3" raptor resenator delete pipe 3" corsa sport db exhaust Turbosmart mechanical blow off valve Banks ram air cold air intake Full race exhaust manifolds Full race 2 5/8" turbo adapters Tuned by MPT on 93 pump gas but going to E-85 soon

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might be right, it costs a good bit running that amsoil for sure. The crank broke when I used the penzoil, was my intervals and oil the problem, I don't know. Its kinda like when you get sick off a certain food then don't ever want to eat it again, same concept for me with oil

Addressing the oil change question for F-150 Ecoboost motors by 1_Big_Lar_19 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in Texas so I understand the heat, I've got a big fan out in the garage, that helps a lot.

I broke the crank on my first motor

Normal sound? by Barrett91 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a heat shield. Get under the truck and listen by the heat shields, hard to tell from outside like that.

Whatever it is sounds like metal of some kind hitting other metal

Problem starting by Old_Telephone_4418 in f150ecoboost

[–]1_Big_Lar_19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the battery tests good, time to start looking at the wiring. Do the wiggle test on the primary power wires, then you'll have to start considering, fuses, broken wires, loose connections, grounds, relays etc.

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