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I didn't dye the head if that's what your asking. Nothing on visible inspection. Ticking matches engine RPM I will have to check the last two Thank you for the ideas!

The quick back story is that the ps head blew it's #1 spark plug out in early 2021. Later in the year I pulled the motor, re-sealed everything, and swapped on a used head. I did have to use my intake cam from the previous head, since the used head did not come with one. All valve lash measured...

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@flintknapper timing belt has been redone. I had pulled the hydraulic tensioner prior to that photo and replaced to see if that helped the noise. I think it must have jumped a tooth when I did that. It's for sure in proper order now. I went through everything on the front of the motor and made...

Yeah, I should have took a picture of them. Haven't seen anything like it before.

@200lc100 best of luck to you. Currently dealing with an issue on my freshly refurbished motor, I feel your frustration. As for the VVTI interference/ non interference debate. I know on the 04's at least, the piston tops have cuts in them that correspond to the four valves. I do not know if...

See the pic below. This is TDC compression stroke, the other side is on the mark. It's also making a knocking tapping noise that can be felt in when you put your hand on that cam gear cover. Any ideas?

Found it. DS just forward of the bell housing under the exhaust manifold. protects the o2 sensor wires.

Next up, mystery heat shield. Maybe near the ax compressor ?

Disregard, I found it. Outside frame rail DS towards the front of the tire.

Does anybody know where this ground wire goes? Comes off the block. I don’t remember where I unbolted it from and didn’t get a good picture.

66 or 88 I couldn't tell because of how small they are. I ordered on of each, thank you for the link.

I would have never found that number if you hadn't mentioned it. I had already looked once and didn't see it. Had to spit shine it a bit in order to read them. 11188 or 11166 wasn't totally sure so I ordered both. Thank you for this little gem of information.

Trying to finish up parts ordering for the rebuild. While taking apart I broke the tab on this guy that connects down by the starter. Anyone know how to find it or have a PN ?

Well the original plan was for my spark plug sleeve to work. But it didn't :( So now it's getting the full 260k mile service.