Does anyone know how to check a vct solenoid to see if it’s bad? I was thinking that with plugs or a bad fuel filter that this would cause problems from the first . Dec 20- Kinda sounded like a bad running diesel.
Look into changing your VCT Solenoids (See you-tube), I had the exact same issue were my. Im very curious, what were the symptoms of running 0W20? There are passages in the pump that clog and can cause oil starvation problems. Nobody (on Ford’s end) has made a true effort to separate the REAL phaser problems from the similar (but not as bad) ticking so many of us .
The problem was found to be the VCT Solenoid. Error Code s found using the ACTRON AUTO SCANNER. We had problems with the VCT solenoids on Zetecs.
Be aware that it is possible to get cam timing codes if the oil filter drainback valve is bad. Aug 2011oil for ford F1vct noise? L, V Triton, 3v, 200 VCT, timming solenoi timming chain, bad service, tyler texas ford bad service, tyler tx ford bad service . Cam Phaser Lockout Installed and Running Very QuiteApr 2012Phasers or VCT solenoid? L 3V with miss, rough idle and codes P034 P034 P034 and.
Apr 2011Phaser Tick Fix without replacing Phasers.
The VCT solenoid is supplied with engine oil pressure and uses that.