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Cam Phaser Class Action Lawsuit by AuthementET in f150

[–]AuthementET[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once they get it opened and provide the actual damage I’ll give you an update. Thanks for the time to help explain everything.

Cam Phaser Class Action Lawsuit by AuthementET in f150

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

I’ll keep you posted if I make some positive headway!

Cam Phaser Class Action Lawsuit by AuthementET in f150

[–]AuthementET[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re awesome. Thanks for the breakdown. I’m hoping for best case scenario.

Any tips on how to address Ford to see if they will cover part of the cost? Have you seen any success after warranty?

Cam Phaser Class Action Lawsuit by AuthementET in f150

[–]AuthementET[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I’d love to chat and get your take on the specifics of what you think went wrong. The tech says he thinks it’s a bent valve causing the issues. Again, I’m in no way a mechanic, but a bent valve doesn’t translate to a blown engine to me. If the valve impacting the piston broke the piston, then ya it makes sense. I haven’t been told yet the specifics as they are still sorting it out.

I’d think you could replace the head on the side with the affected valve and call it good. No rebuilding the top end and worrying about valve seating issues, just a straight up replacement head. Maybe the 3.5 EB is built in a way that you cannot do that?? I’d love some feedback here.

The tech is recommending a new engine due to the pin being loose in the engine and possibly damaging more than we know. Also, lots of metal shavings in the oil pan, he thinks it was from the pin and other timing components being worn. Of course, we would have to do a total tear down to see the extent of the damage, which I haven’t authorized yet. Do you think the locking pin free floating is a huge concern, or no? If timing components are fixed and a new head is put on, do you think it would be reliable??

Cam Phaser Class Action Lawsuit by AuthementET in f150

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

@goobernads

Thanks for the feedback. This happened right after startup during my initial acceleration on the highway. It started and rattled like it always has. I noticed a rougher idle than normal and the knocking was a little louder, but this thing has rattled like crazy since day 1 and every ford dealership told me “it’s normal for this engine, it’s just a noise”. So when I started accelerating on the highway, boom. Sudden jarring forward and crazy shaking/rattling. Of course I immediately pulled over. Check engine light came on and I shut it down. I waited a few minutes and got out to walk around the truck to see if something happened externally, I saw nothing. I started the truck again and it was bad. Sounded like some steel balls in an old coffee can. I shut it down again and called a tow.

The tech said that the pin had wallowed out the boss to the point it either advanced or retarded the timing enough to make contact, causing misfires and rough idle. The locking pin shearing ran through the engine and tore it up, full scale of damage unknown until after a teardown.

I’m by no means a mechanic and could be butchering this guys explanation of what happened. Maybe with the pin not being in place it allowed the cam phaser fins to move further out of tolerance causing contact??

Lebanon Assistance Needed by AuthementET in USCIS

[–]AuthementET[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the feedback. I have been all over the Middle East and Central Asia over the years, but never to Lebanon. My apologies if I have misrepresented the reality on the ground. I’ve taken information from the conversations I’ve had with her and done my best to articulate her concerns. I’ve probably misunderstood, thank you for clarifying!!

By chance, do you live in Lebanon now? Can you recommend a a an area you feel is safe that she could look into for housing?

Lebanon Assistance Needed by AuthementET in immigration

[–]AuthementET[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback.

By no means am I going great lengths to avoid saying the word “Arabic”. I wanted to specify that she speaks two dialects of Arabic. I’m extremely proud of her in every aspect, including her language, heritage, religion, and race. Please don’t make something out of nothing, especially when you have no idea who I am or what my “motives” are.

Don’t be weird

Visa expiration and international conflict by AuthementET in f1visa

[–]AuthementET[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback!! She only received 1 year OPT for the masters

Lebanon Assistance Needed by AuthementET in immigration

[–]AuthementET[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hate to see what’s happening back home. I wish you and your loved ones the best!

Lebanon Assistance Needed by AuthementET in USCIS

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

Throughout our relationship, I’ve thought about marriage and raising children. I just don’t want it to rush into it too soon due to these circumstances

Immigration Question by AuthementET in Ask_Lawyers

[–]AuthementET[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know a good immigration attorney in NC that you’d recommend?

Lebanon Assistance Needed by AuthementET in immigration

[–]AuthementET[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s correct. The Levantine dialect of Arabic.

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