Thank you so much for taking the time to clarify where the spark plug seats on the three valves just bought a really nice Cal-Van kit and thought it was the wrong one greatly appreciate you taking the time to educate your viewers👍🙏👍
Thanks Ron. Got my 38900 plus 2 inserts from Amazon for $207 plus $36. Checked all threads. Install took a full day because I'm slow. Also my compressor is wimpy and I waited until it came back to 140 psi several times per cylinder. I also washed with carb cleaner. Clean, Clean and Clean. I used full thread JB Weld and kept it warm for 24 hrs. Torqued to 25 ft-lbs. I can't believe I drilled holes in my engine! Runs great.
I have a 2000 Expedition with a 2V 5.4L engine, that just turned 237,000 miles. Has never had a blown out spark plug, but I did overtorque one of them and it stripped out the thread. Nice to have these videos to see which repair kit works the best. Thanks much !!
Great information about shops and individuals putting the wrong calvan insert, 38900 for the 2 valve, good idea to specify and verify with screwing the spark plug into the proper insert. Especially if a Dorman pipe threaded kit was used prior to repair, the visual of the 3 valve plug could have the mechanic or machinist picking the wrong insert.
Still have 10 minutes left in this video but you didn't add the link at wise auto. I did go to the site but if you get a kick back from him I will wait for a referral link so they know who sent me there. I called you today and got the voicemail. After listening to it I then came here to find out which valve engine I have. I'm going to double check it tomorrow but it looks like I probably have the 2 valve. I have a 2001 5.4L expedition Eddie Bauer edition with 4WD. Thanks for all the information and I'll wait to hear back about the link. If not I will just call them there and order one. I was just quoted $225 to fix my number 2 cylinder. I have already had another blow out too but it didn't strip the treads. Instead of paying someone to fix it I would rather do it myself and then i will have the kit when it happens to another one. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
Thank you very much for your information you were very helpful,, and I appreciate it.. and if I may one little Side-note,, the person that was doing the recording for you keep covering the microphone with their hand or finger on your phone or device that you are recording with,, but I still heard everything you said.. Again thank you were very helpful.. I just needed to know if my motorhome had a three valve or two valve engine and you were very clear on it being a two valve,, thank you There’s nothing wrong with my engine.. I just wanted to know for future reference..
Ha I am getting ready to use the calvan set and I am glad I started to watch your videos becous I bought the time sert set first spent a lot of money. Lol. But before I can even start with putting the calvan set in I have to fix a fuel line in my 2000 f250 6.8 I have even tried to get a new fuel line from ford but no luck what do you suggest
Thanks for all your info. I have 2001 Excursion with the 2vlv v10 . Do you use the steel inserts in the Calvan kit or would the Stainless steel inserts work better? Also when I looked for the JB weld their is a lot different compounds. What type do you use?
i have done several and i use the 3v reemer and tap but i have tried 2 in the engine i am working on and it seems the seat moved or is not there. i did NOT take the E clips off the reemer though. my plug starts disappearing into the insert
That middle one is the kind I broke three of the actual plugs in a 05 F150. Spent a week of evenings getting those out. Then two weeks later a rattle shows up in the engine. Cam phasers went toast. Damn Ford dont seem to think things through some time.
What types of repair shops do you recommend to install the Calvan kit? Do you think a Ford Dealer ship will do it? I have a 2004 Mustang GT and just recently installed a turbo. The sav-a-thread backed out with the spark plug when I changed it on the second spark plug. I have done all the work and install myself. I am capable of doing it myself, I just don't want to buy the kit. Would it be cheaper to have a shop do it or buy the kit? By the way I live in GA.
Is there a kit for a hole that already got fixed once and the hood has already been drilled to 11/16 once. For 2v I believe my hole is 5/8” will the 11/16 be big enough?
Ron, sir. I have a2004 F150, w 16mm, dual ground electrode spark plug, vvt, straight coil boot, 3 valves, 5.4L engine. Would like to know which Cal-Van tool kit I need to buy to repair my blown plug hole. Thank you very much
I have a 07 2 valve engine that I found out one of my plugs came out with a save a thread insert QUESTION IS can I use the calvan inser instead of the save a thread again???
Do you have a video of extracting bottom half of a spark plug when they break apart in the cylinder head on those triton engines , cal van has a spark plug extraction kit for those type plugs . enjoying your videos , good info.
While these steel inserts work, they create a hot spot in the cylinder. Mmr or one of the companies that does a lot of race stuff with mod motors uses a aluminum smaller time sert that works better and can still be done in the car.
Without the hat on the top of the insert I have seen many timecert blow out around threads. Also I have never seen any of my inserts fail after install.
@@SandCarServices these are different ill have to find the link. Ive used the same ones you have but i would like to try these new ones. Modular headshop is the place now that i think of it.
Mr. Ron I have a 2005 F150 5.4 and I am confuse to see if I need a Spark plug extention in my engine. I have oil all over my spark plug and my coil. never the less... If I have to use one; what of these two shall I use? the insert spark plug 38900 or 38300… Would you be so kind to let me know what is the one I need; and Can I buy the right insert from you? Thanks.
Hello Sr. I really appreciated the video, I was about to still the cheap way insert from napa.i have a 2000 ford expedition so what cal van insert I need to order the 2 valves or the 3 valves .thank you for your time.
hey, would i be able to put a 3 valve 6.8l v10 engine from an 07 e-350 into an 01 ford excursion? would i be able to tune the engine to what the excursion’s settings?
Hey Ron great video but.... how about a cal van kit for a 2001 Lincoln Navigator 5.4 32 valve, I went on their site but I cannot see a recommendation for the 2001 4 valve. Number 7 popped. Thanks
Hi, would you please help me on this. I have a Toyota Sequoia limited 2006 with spark plug popped out. It has 4.7 L ( I think 4 valves). I Like to use the Cal van kit if I can. The spark plugs are M14-1.25 and the head of the screw of spark is 1.5 or 1.6 millimeter. Would you please let me know what kit and what insert do you recommend. Thank you
On your vehicle a regular save a thread insert is ok to use if installed properly. The calvan kit was designed specifically for Ford Triton engine.. Make sure to follow instructions carefully. Good luck 👍
I have a 2008 F-150 4.6L Are all Triton 4.6L engines 2 valve? Is so, the correct spark plug for these engines the smaller one piece plug? Thanks. EDIT: I should have waited to the last 2 minutes of the video where you mention 4.6L. I try to make informed comments as best as I can. My truck has 177K miles on it, and I'm going to do a tune up, and I know that the plugs have been in there at the very least since 60K. I am getting raw fuel smell through the A/C system when the recirc valve is open (fresh air), which I assume thats a lose plug. There is no fuel leak that I can detect.
Have your vehicle checked by a certified mechanic because raw fuel smell like you get pumping gas is a leak before combustion! There is a different smell after combustion
I have Question anybody is welcome to answer. I am using the cheaper save a thread spark plug repair kit. I put the spark plug in the heli coil and started screwing it into the newly tapped hole. I am worried about screwing it in to far. Is that possible or would the plug stop before that happened? Any replies would be awesome. Thank you
Your worry is justified that the save-a-thread can be screwed into the cylinder. If your engine is a ford 2 valve, specify your inquiry "if the shop has a Calvan 38900 insert and kit for the 2 valve" one point Ron makes in this video is he has many calls about shops installing the wrong Calvan insert. Make sure the insert and match it up with the proper spark plug, ask them to go through the procedure, listen to all of their steps, let them finish speaking, then ask for details like JB Weld and loctite 271. If the shop catches an attitude, tell them many reports on the internet that shops installed the wrong insert, and the spark plugs are very different, we need to be sure.
I was looking at a nice well taken care of Expedition... with a V10... Thank You very very much for convincing me to never purchase a FORD with a V10 .... this saved me a ton of anger and grief. No FORDs for me. Why does FORD even hire engineers? Are they that stupid? Design an aluminum head without enough threads for the spark plugs....? Did they do this to save machining time..??? what jerks
Please clarify, You say several times "Motorhome" have the 2 valve heads. Are you referencing E350 E450 Class C or the F53 Class A. I have read that the 2006 and newer F53 Class A are a 3 valve head.
Here is what I know. The 3 vale triton that was introduced in 2004 was a VVT (variable valve timing) engine. It was a fuel economy design and was not meant for pulling loads. I have never seen one in any Van or Motorhome or f250 and above ever. If you think you have a 3 valve VVT engine then it will have aluminum valve covers and will have an electrical connector on top of the front side on both valve covers for the solenoid. I personally was hired by a friend of mine to look at a brand new class A at the end of 2019 because he said the brochure said it had a 6.8L 3 valve. Well after having the sales person let me take a peek under the hood I found it was the same old 6.8L 10 cyl. its always been. (and yes the still blow pugs) I just did one with only 16,000 miles and it was built in 2018. I hope this helps.
I read the 2009-10 is best Triton is that true and is it 2 or 3 valve? Never had issue with spark plug i always properly torque and use good anti seize on mine how do i know if mines 2 or 3 valve
I will take a 2 valve over a 3 valve engine all day long. Even after Ford redesigned the heads somewhere in late 2009 and went back to a one piece spark plug the VVT TIMING issues still financially break most people when they fail.
@@SandCarServices so 2009 is 3 valve? Also the 2 valve dosent have the vt Selenoid switch? Im asking because im considering selling it Although I've never had any issues with the truck and the mileage is a little over 160000 these problems could start occurring. I'm just trying to abate a problem before it happens. I can't find anywhere if mine is the 2 or 3 valve. I'm guessing mines the 3 valve it says 24valve on my info so i was thinking i have the 3 right?
@@tgshort7638 your asking me to ID an engine I can't see. They still make the 2 valve in the 6.8 V10. Mostly put into motorhomes. One of the easiest ways to help identify a 3 valve is the valve covers. The 3 valve engine in the trucks will have aluminum valve covers with a VVT actuator sticking out of the top of the front valve covers. The 2 valve have plastic valve covers.
@@SandCarServices I thought you would know by the year mine is 2009 i thought since mine says 24 valve and its 8 cylinder it is 3 valve per cylinder am i thinking right also it has the vt selenoid switches on front. Anyway been researching my truck and am now afraid of it even though it runs fine so many horror stories on the 3 valve.
I don't agree with you with that kamikaze kit, because that is what I used back in 2012 and did not give me problem until 2019 20,000 miles later it leaks and throw a po 171 so I replaced it again and still holding up to this time.There is another guy in yutube that uses the same thing and get the same results that I get using Dorman kit.
Well I guess all these damaged cylinder heads are a figment of my imagination. And all the calls I get from blown kamakazee inserts aren't real either. The bottom line is some have success and when they go bad they can ruin your wallet. But 10 years of seeing this in my shop is all the experience I need.
So, I'm not sure what you were trying to convey at the end of this video but you sort of contradicted yourself when talking about the 5.4 VVT engines and the 6.8 in a motorhome. You mentioned that your friend Rich who is also your customer (client) was looking at buying a new or almost new 2018 or 2019 motorhome with a 6.8 engine in it but then said that the motorhomes never came with a VVT engine. Well, based on what you said in the video, the brochure said that it was a 6.8 liter V-10 3-valve Triton engine. But then you said that if you have a V-10, it's a 2-valve engine. What are you talking about here? Are you not aware that after 2005, they made the 3-valve 6.8 V-10 available in motorhomes? Just because the brochure said it was a 6.8 V-10 DOES NOT MEAN that the brochure is claiming that it is a "VVT engine". It just simply means the brochure is stating that it has the 3-valve Triton 6.8 V-10 engine and nothing more. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE BROCHURE IS CLAIMING THAT IT IS A "VVT" DESIGN. Which, if it does have that engine, it WOULD NOT BE inaccurate information. So, why are you mentioning that the VVT engine was put in the motorhome and bringing up the brochure as if the brochure is suggesting this when based on what you stated, it never did suggest this? If the brochure isn't mentioning anything about a "VVT engine", then why make it sound as if the brochure was lying or giving inaccurate information when it wasn't? The 3-valve engine was put in motorhomes. It may not have been put in the E350 and E450 vans but motorhomes, yes. Vans are different than motorhomes. I believe the 3-valve was not installed in the vans due to size limitations. At least according to the info I have seen. I haven't personally seen with my own eyes if the 3-valve 6.8 V-10 from Ford was put in motorhomes but I'll just have to accept that the info online is correct at this point.
The 14x1.25 spark plug holes on the F150 only have very short threads at the bottom despite the plug being a long-thread design. It's supposed to make assembly easier. It's a horrible design.
Great video. Well explained. These videos are college level classes for us Ford lovers!! Thanks Ron.
I don't own a Ford product but couldn't help but subscribe and binge watch your videos just on this one subject. Great content, great videos.
Great explanation! Thanks again for helping me over the phone a while back on a 6.8 liter. So far its working great thanks again!👍
Thank you so much for taking the time to clarify where the spark plug seats on the three valves just bought a really nice Cal-Van kit and thought it was the wrong one greatly appreciate you taking the time to educate your viewers👍🙏👍
I've owned a half dozen 2V engines and I torque the plugs to 24ft-lbs and never had one blow out 100s of thousands of miles.
Thx for the awesome info!!! I have a 1997 e150 5.4 w 50,000 miles, so far so good. But now I know where to get the correct parts from. Thx to you
Thanks Ron. Got my 38900 plus 2 inserts from Amazon for $207 plus $36. Checked all threads. Install took a full day because I'm slow. Also my compressor is wimpy and I waited until it came back to 140 psi several times per cylinder. I also washed with carb cleaner. Clean, Clean and Clean. I used full thread JB Weld and kept it warm for 24 hrs. Torqued to 25 ft-lbs. I can't believe I drilled holes in my engine! Runs great.
Dang Ron! Your the Master-Blaster of plug inserts. Thanks for all your expertise..
This video should help out a lot of folks dealing with the spark plug issue. Nice job Ron!
Pro trick : you can watch series on flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
@Layton Tucker Definitely, have been using Flixzone} for months myself :)
Great tip about disconnecting the wires to both the injector and coil to disable gas being dumped into the cylinder of a blown out spark plug.
Dude your awesome you’re videos helped me out a lot !
I have a 2000 Expedition with a 2V 5.4L engine, that just turned 237,000 miles. Has never had a blown out spark plug, but I did overtorque one of them and it stripped out the thread. Nice to have these videos to see which repair kit works the best. Thanks much !!
I think the 2v is a better motor
Excellent video. You saved me from screwing it up. Thanks
Very Helpful. Thank you for your videos.
Power full video Mr Great job..Exelent Teacher...thanks
I have a 99 E250 with the 2v 5.4. It runs smooth and very quiet
Great information about shops and individuals putting the wrong calvan insert, 38900 for the 2 valve, good idea to specify and verify with screwing the spark plug into the proper insert. Especially if a Dorman pipe threaded kit was used prior to repair, the visual of the 3 valve plug could have the mechanic or machinist picking the wrong insert.
I'm a Honda 1.5 owner but appreciate this, very similar situations
Thanks. I was about to use the wrong kit !!
Still have 10 minutes left in this video but you didn't add the link at wise auto. I did go to the site but if you get a kick back from him I will wait for a referral link so they know who sent me there. I called you today and got the voicemail. After listening to it I then came here to find out which valve engine I have. I'm going to double check it tomorrow but it looks like I probably have the 2 valve. I have a 2001 5.4L expedition Eddie Bauer edition with 4WD. Thanks for all the information and I'll wait to hear back about the link. If not I will just call them there and order one. I was just quoted $225 to fix my number 2 cylinder. I have already had another blow out too but it didn't strip the treads. Instead of paying someone to fix it I would rather do it myself and then i will have the kit when it happens to another one. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
2004 Expeditions have the 2 valve engine. I've got one with 160 kmiles and have never had a spark plug issue. On the third set of plugs now.
Great information!
Good information❤
Thank you very much for your information you were very helpful,, and I appreciate it..
and if I may one little Side-note,, the person that was doing the recording for you keep covering the microphone with their hand or finger on your phone or device that you are recording with,, but I still heard everything you said..
Again thank you were very helpful..
I just needed to know if my motorhome had a three valve or two valve engine and you were very clear on it being a two valve,, thank you There’s nothing wrong with my engine..
I just wanted to know for future reference..
Ha I am getting ready to use the calvan set and I am glad I started to watch your videos becous I bought the time sert set first spent a lot of money. Lol. But before I can even start with putting the calvan set in I have to fix a fuel line in my 2000 f250 6.8 I have even tried to get a new fuel line from ford but no luck what do you suggest
One point that was not mentioned is that the 5.4, 3 valve uses a 9/16 spark plug socket and the 5.4, 2 valve uses a 5/8 socket.
Give Skip a prize! Ding, ding, ding.....
@@SandCarServices yep i have already figured that out when i ordered plugs
Thank you!
Thanks for all your info. I have 2001 Excursion with the 2vlv v10 . Do you use the steel inserts in the Calvan kit or would the Stainless steel inserts work better? Also when I looked for the JB weld their is a lot different compounds. What type do you use?
Never buying a 3v triton is my solution. I have a 4.6 2v with over 330k still running great.
Thanx Ron, great info. If I could only figure out how to get to my plugs on an E450 without breaking my knuckles. YEW!
You da man 👍😎
i have done several and i use the 3v reemer and tap but i have tried 2 in the engine i am working on and it seems the seat moved or is not there. i did NOT take the E clips off the reemer though. my plug starts disappearing into the insert
That middle one is the kind I broke three of the actual plugs in a 05 F150. Spent a week of evenings getting those out. Then two weeks later a rattle shows up in the engine. Cam phasers went toast. Damn Ford dont seem to think things through some time.
What types of repair shops do you recommend to install the Calvan kit? Do you think a Ford Dealer ship will do it? I have a 2004 Mustang GT and just recently installed a turbo. The sav-a-thread backed out with the spark plug when I changed it on the second spark plug. I have done all the work and install myself. I am capable of doing it myself, I just don't want to buy the kit. Would it be cheaper to have a shop do it or buy the kit? By the way I live in GA.
Give us your thoughts on the Lock-n-Stitch product and method.
Thank you so much 2010 4.6 2v here. What number Motorcraft spark plug you use For my motor? 413 or 405?
When using that temporary spark plug in a 4.6 can you hook th fuel and coil back up?
Sorry if im late but i just bought an 08 expedition so does that mean it has the better spark plugs?
I was wondering if the end of the spark plug broke off in the cylinder of my 4.6L 2-valve do I have to get it out before reaming the cylinder?
My 2005 Ford F250 4x4 super duty has the 5.4 triton 3v unless this is considered a light duty pickup
Is there a kit for a hole that already got fixed once and the hood has already been drilled to 11/16 once. For 2v I believe my hole is 5/8” will the 11/16 be big enough?
Ron, sir. I have a2004 F150, w 16mm, dual ground electrode spark plug, vvt, straight coil boot, 3 valves, 5.4L engine. Would like to know which Cal-Van tool kit I need to buy to repair my blown plug hole. Thank you very much
I'm thinking of buying an E250 with a Triton V8 2 valve. What's the best size engine/year with the least amount of risk of having issues?
I have a 99 Ford expedition 5.4 what spark plugs for it ?? I got my truck used that's why I want to know original spark plugs on it
I have a 07 2 valve engine that I found out one of my plugs came out with a save a thread insert QUESTION IS can I use the calvan inser instead of the save a thread again???
Thanks
Do you have a video of extracting bottom half of a spark plug when they break apart in the cylinder head on those triton engines , cal van has a spark plug extraction kit for those type plugs . enjoying your videos , good info.
That would be only for 3 valve engine mainly. But no. Haven't done a video on it yet
I blew a calvan insert, and now the insert won't screw in head... Does Calvin make a larger insert for a 2 cylinder for 03 models?
I have 2004 f150 heritage with a 4.6 is mine a 2 or 3 valve
Does the 2000 e350 extended van 5.4 have 3 valve or 2 valve??
Is possible to remove a 3v and install a 2v on f150 2005 ? please help
While these steel inserts work, they create a hot spot in the cylinder. Mmr or one of the companies that does a lot of race stuff with mod motors uses a aluminum smaller time sert that works better and can still be done in the car.
Without the hat on the top of the insert I have seen many timecert blow out around threads. Also I have never seen any of my inserts fail after install.
@@SandCarServices these are different ill have to find the link. Ive used the same ones you have but i would like to try these new ones. Modular headshop is the place now that i think of it.
Mr. Ron
I have a 2005 F150 5.4 and I am confuse to see if I need a Spark plug extention in my engine.
I have oil all over my spark plug and my coil. never the less... If I have to use one; what of these two shall I use? the insert spark plug 38900 or 38300…
Would you be so kind to let me know what is the one I need; and Can I buy the right insert from you? Thanks.
Hello Sr. I really appreciated the video, I was about to still the cheap way insert from napa.i have a 2000 ford expedition so what cal van insert I need to order the 2 valves or the 3 valves .thank you for your time.
Should be the 38900 kit for 2000 model year.
@@SandCarServices thank you so much.
hey, would i be able to put a 3 valve 6.8l v10 engine from an 07 e-350 into an 01 ford excursion? would i be able to tune the engine to what the excursion’s settings?
I have never seen a 3 valve v10
Hey Ron great video but.... how about a cal van kit for a 2001 Lincoln Navigator 5.4 32 valve, I went on their site but I cannot see a recommendation for the 2001 4 valve. Number 7 popped. Thanks
Unfortunately I am unaware of a Calvan kit for the 4 valve
@@SandCarServices What did you do M Flick?
When is Ford going to make a dependable ?
I didn't all 8 in my 2001 f250 5.4 2v .
Over 3 years ago.
With not a problem.
Calvan or nothing.
Hi, would you please help me on this.
I have a Toyota Sequoia limited 2006 with spark plug popped out. It has 4.7 L ( I think 4 valves). I Like to use the Cal van kit if I can. The spark plugs are M14-1.25 and the head of the screw of spark is 1.5 or 1.6 millimeter. Would you please let me know what kit and what insert do you recommend.
Thank you
On your vehicle a regular save a thread insert is ok to use if installed properly. The calvan kit was designed specifically for Ford Triton engine..
Make sure to follow instructions carefully. Good luck 👍
What about the 4v?
Can someone please tell me how to tell if a f150 has a 4.6 2valve or 3valve
I have a 2008 F-150 4.6L Are all Triton 4.6L engines 2 valve? Is so, the correct spark plug for these engines the smaller one piece plug? Thanks.
EDIT: I should have waited to the last 2 minutes of the video where you mention 4.6L. I try to make informed comments as best as I can. My truck has 177K miles on it, and I'm going to do a tune up, and I know that the plugs have been in there at the very least since 60K. I am getting raw fuel smell through the A/C system when the recirc valve is open (fresh air), which I assume thats a lose plug. There is no fuel leak that I can detect.
Have your vehicle checked by a certified mechanic because raw fuel smell like you get pumping gas is a leak before combustion! There is a different smell after combustion
I have Question anybody is welcome to answer. I am using the cheaper save a thread spark plug repair kit. I put the spark plug in the heli coil and started screwing it into the newly tapped hole. I am worried about screwing it in to far. Is that possible or would the plug stop before that happened? Any replies would be awesome. Thank you
Your worry is justified that the save-a-thread can be screwed into the cylinder. If your engine is a ford 2 valve, specify your inquiry "if the shop has a Calvan 38900 insert and kit for the 2 valve" one point Ron makes in this video is he has many calls about shops installing the wrong Calvan insert. Make sure the insert and match it up with the proper spark plug, ask them to go through the procedure, listen to all of their steps, let them finish speaking, then ask for details like JB Weld and loctite 271. If the shop catches an attitude, tell them many reports on the internet that shops installed the wrong insert, and the spark plugs are very different, we need to be sure.
I was looking at a nice well taken care of Expedition... with a V10... Thank You very very much for convincing me to never purchase a FORD with a V10 .... this saved me a ton of anger and grief. No FORDs for me. Why does FORD even hire engineers? Are they that stupid? Design an aluminum head without enough threads for the spark plugs....? Did they do this to save machining time..??? what jerks
Expeditions did not have V10's. Excursions did.
2v 5.4l BLOCK vs 3v 5.4l BLOCK
Only comparing blocks is there any difference?
I have a 2004 f150 5.4 tritron engine 3valve,buy a 2003 Ford Expedition 5.4 tritron 2 valve Engine ,will the 2 v work in truck that have 3 valve?
I got my kit from wise auto
Please clarify, You say several times "Motorhome" have the 2 valve heads. Are you referencing E350 E450 Class C or the F53 Class A. I have read that the 2006 and newer F53 Class A are a 3 valve head.
Here is what I know. The 3 vale triton that was introduced in 2004 was a VVT (variable valve timing) engine. It was a fuel economy design and was not meant for pulling loads. I have never seen one in any Van or Motorhome or f250 and above ever. If you think you have a 3 valve VVT engine then it will have aluminum valve covers and will have an electrical connector on top of the front side on both valve covers for the solenoid. I personally was hired by a friend of mine to look at a brand new class A at the end of 2019 because he said the brochure said it had a 6.8L 3 valve. Well after having the sales person let me take a peek under the hood I found it was the same old 6.8L 10 cyl. its always been. (and yes the still blow pugs) I just did one with only 16,000 miles and it was built in 2018. I hope this helps.
@ronwilliams2042 the 6.8 3V is not VVT.
put the sparkplug in the insert first
I read the 2009-10 is best Triton is that true and is it 2 or 3 valve? Never had issue with spark plug i always properly torque and use good anti seize on mine how do i know if mines 2 or 3 valve
I will take a 2 valve over a 3 valve engine all day long. Even after Ford redesigned the heads somewhere in late 2009 and went back to a one piece spark plug the VVT TIMING issues still financially break most people when they fail.
@@SandCarServices so 2009 is 3 valve? Also the 2 valve dosent have the vt Selenoid switch? Im asking because im considering selling it Although I've never had any issues with the truck and the mileage is a little over 160000 these problems could start occurring. I'm just trying to abate a problem before it happens. I can't find anywhere if mine is the 2 or 3 valve. I'm guessing mines the 3 valve it says 24valve on my info so i was thinking i have the 3 right?
@@tgshort7638 your asking me to ID an engine I can't see. They still make the 2 valve in the 6.8 V10. Mostly put into motorhomes. One of the easiest ways to help identify a 3 valve is the valve covers. The 3 valve engine in the trucks will have aluminum valve covers with a VVT actuator sticking out of the top of the front valve covers. The 2 valve have plastic valve covers.
@@SandCarServices
I thought you would know by the year mine is 2009 i thought since mine says 24 valve and its 8 cylinder it is 3 valve per cylinder am i thinking right also it has the vt selenoid switches on front. Anyway been researching my truck and am now afraid of it even though it runs fine so many horror stories on the 3 valve.
Mid 2008 redesigned
Triton 2 valve vs 3 valve Calvan differences.
Why would you ever need to put an insert on a three valve?
Excellent question! But they happen. I believe it's due to damage to threads when the 3 valve spark plugs get stuck and are forced out or broken off.
I don't agree with you with that kamikaze kit, because that is what I used back in 2012 and did not give me problem until 2019 20,000 miles later it leaks and throw a po 171 so I replaced it again and still holding up to this time.There is another guy in yutube that uses the same thing and get the same results that I get using Dorman kit.
Well I guess all these damaged cylinder heads are a figment of my imagination. And all the calls I get from blown kamakazee inserts aren't real either. The bottom line is some have success and when they go bad they can ruin your wallet. But 10 years of seeing this in my shop is all the experience I need.
So, I'm not sure what you were trying to convey at the end of this video but you sort of contradicted yourself when talking about the 5.4 VVT engines and the 6.8 in a motorhome. You mentioned that your friend Rich who is also your customer (client) was looking at buying a new or almost new 2018 or 2019 motorhome with a 6.8 engine in it but then said that the motorhomes never came with a VVT engine.
Well, based on what you said in the video, the brochure said that it was a 6.8 liter V-10 3-valve Triton engine. But then you said that if you have a V-10, it's a 2-valve engine. What are you talking about here? Are you not aware that after 2005, they made the 3-valve 6.8 V-10 available in motorhomes? Just because the brochure said it was a 6.8 V-10 DOES NOT MEAN that the brochure is claiming that it is a "VVT engine". It just simply means the brochure is stating that it has the 3-valve Triton 6.8 V-10 engine and nothing more. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE BROCHURE IS CLAIMING THAT IT IS A "VVT" DESIGN. Which, if it does have that engine, it WOULD NOT BE inaccurate information.
So, why are you mentioning that the VVT engine was put in the motorhome and bringing up the brochure as if the brochure is suggesting this when based on what you stated, it never did suggest this? If the brochure isn't mentioning anything about a "VVT engine", then why make it sound as if the brochure was lying or giving inaccurate information when it wasn't?
The 3-valve engine was put in motorhomes. It may not have been put in the E350 and E450 vans but motorhomes, yes. Vans are different than motorhomes. I believe the 3-valve was not installed in the vans due to size limitations. At least according to the info I have seen. I haven't personally seen with my own eyes if the 3-valve 6.8 V-10 from Ford was put in motorhomes but I'll just have to accept that the info online is correct at this point.
The 14x1.25 spark plug holes on the F150 only have very short threads at the bottom despite the plug being a long-thread design. It's supposed to make assembly easier. It's a horrible design.
your years and info are all wrong. I have an 06 5.4 2V non variable timing motor
Leave it to Ford to make it stupid
Can I use the 2 valve Cal-Vans kit on a 4 valve Cobra mustang
Not sure, never tried. But it was designed for the modular engine