Houston.... we have a problem

[dillard09]

Well guys, I have been on a long road trip about 6k ish miles so far. Along the trip I have developed a cam rattle. It started getting louder and sounded worse at idle. Then I begin having trouble starting. Then I was driving today and gave it a little bit more beans to pass and it started running real rough and died. Now it's will start but runs sooooo rough. Code is P0365, camshaft position sensor B circuit. So I changed the sensors and no change. I'm pretty sure it something major now. I feel that the cam phasers could be toast.
Any thoughts?
Also any shops in SoCal, around Redondo Beach? I would cost so much to have that towed back to Texas so I might as well have it fixed here.
Thanks guys

 

[dillard09]

Also when it does run it dump alot of fuel out of the exhaust. And will also throw a O2 sensor stuck rich.

 

[downforce137]

@RPG Off-Road

can you help this guy?

 

[dillard09]

@RPG Off-Road

can you help this guy?

Thanks dowforce!

 

[dillard09]

We have acquired a rental car to finish up some work my wife needs to do. So would be nice to find somewhere that can help me out. I have around 10-12 days. I know that short notice but if it's a reputable shop I would be willing to leave it and fly back when done.

 

[dillard09]

@FordTechOne
Any thoughts?

 

[thatJeepguy]

Sounds like a phaseer is bad, the chain is stretched , or it jumped time. Hopefully not enough to score the piston with the valve. Assuming its the former, its a 2-3 day timing job and you should be gtg. Sorry to hear man!

 

[julien194b]

yeap, not good at all, agree with @thatJeepguy diagnostic, you should have taken care of that after the first symptom... Good luck !

 

[thatJeepguy]

The fuel smell is a misfire. Could also be plug, coil, or DI .

 

[FordTechOne]

@FordTechOne
Any thoughts?

Have you checked your oil level? P0365 sets when cam timing becomes erratic, which is often due to insufficient oil volume to the top end.