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    [Found] WTB Engine lift brackets for Gen2 EcoBoost

    OTC (now Bosch) make them for Ford under the Rotunda line; I found my set on Ebay. The part number and description is "303-1654 OTC Rotunda 3.5L Engine Lift Eye Set."
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    [Found] WTB Engine lift brackets for Gen2 EcoBoost

    Found some—thanks!
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    [Found] WTB Engine lift brackets for Gen2 EcoBoost

    Ford won't sell them without an engine attached. Hoping someone has a couple they could part with? Thanks!
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    2018 New motor recommendations

    Dang, sorry to hear it!
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    2018 New motor recommendations

    Thanks @full-race geoff ! I've emailed Brian (fordtechmakuloco) your list and a link to your Gen 2.5 build thread. Separately, thanks for sharing all your work on your Gen 2.5 engine build! It looks like I'm going to following in your footsteps once I can get my truck shipped back to Reno...
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    2018 New motor recommendations

    BSG's phaser service upgrades most of the system to the Gen3 parts, like you recommend in your your Gen 2.5 build thread, as well as the belts, water pump, thermostat housing, and many of the hoses. I also had him replace my two-piece plastic pan with the one-piece metal pan because I was tired...
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    2018 New motor recommendations

    Unfortunately I'm in a similar boat with my '17 (only 70K miles). I just spent $6K with FordTechMakuloco to redo the phasers and upgrade to an all-metal oil pan, but now with the phaser noise gone there's the distinct sound of a spun bearing. I'm broke as eff (anyone want to hire an agile...
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    Shock exchange

    Yeah, Forged is done, unfortunately. I did my last shock exchange with them and am real happy with their flutter stack. I hope <https://angrypumpkinoffroad.com/> does as good a job.
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    Valve Cover Issue

    Well, well, well! I had to go to the dealer for some parts for a different vehicle, so while I was there I thought I'd ask if they had a cover. Et voila!
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    Valve Cover Issue

    Yep, vendor emailed that the product was backordered. I guess I'll just place an order with my local dealer and wait…
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    Valve Cover Issue

    (sigh) I changed out the spark plugs in my 60K-mile '17 this afternoon and found a nice puddle of oil around the frontmost bolt on the cam cover. Less than $200 for a new left-side cover and gasket (assuming the online vendor really does have them in stock), but it's probably a full afternoon's...
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    GEN 2 Which plug should I go with Sp 550 or Sp578?

    I'm installing the SP-594 plugs on my '17 and can confirm the shop manual specifies 133 lb in and makes no mention of anti-seize. The coil-on-plug retainers (bolts) are tightened in two stages: first to 62 lb in, and then an additional 50°.
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    Fumoto is coming to the rescue for that plastic drain plug

    I just installed the Ronin, so we'll have to wait and see how well it works for draining, but it can't get any worse than the OEM !@#$ show:
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    2017 with Sync 3 Issue

    Add me to the dead APIM list. Sync3 would take many seconds to respond, then suddenly catch up. Typically this would result in suddenly blasting the radio at full volume, playing a few seconds of every SiriusXM station for a minute as it scrolls through the station list to catch up, or showing...
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    GEN 2 Front Camera simple relocate no cutting no custom bracket. 30 min job

    Cool! The front perspective in the 360° view is a little wonky, but it beats looking at the back side of the bull bar. I might have to do the same on mine—thanks for the write-up!
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