2001 Ford Expedition Head replacement

Brendon-2
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:16:30 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

So, I have 2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, with the 5.4 Triton V8. I need to replace the driver side Head. I’m not super knowledgeable about this, but all the research says it’s fairly simple, just time consuming and takes a little muscle. My dad on the other hand is telling me it’s going to be a much bigger project than I’m prepared for.

Now, as far as I could find, all I’d need to do is disconnect air cleaner, hoses, and wiring to clear the space, disconnect the exhaust manifold, fuel rail and timing cover, remove the problem head, clear the old head gasket, and install the new gasket and head and reconnect everything. So, not counting if I break anything, the only two parts I should need to buy are the replacement head gasket and head, correct?

My dad says that I’d need an exhaust manifold seal, timing cover seal, new timing belt/chain, and that the fuel rail isn’t a simple unbolt and lift aside. (I know there is a difference between seal and gasket but I never remember which that he said)

I always have a difficult time finding any information online about the 2001-2003 Triton setup, and don’t know enough beyond the basics.

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