2003 explorer timing
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Im working on a 03 explorer with the 4.0 v6 that overheated and blew the driver side head gasket. I went threw everything and replaced the driver side head gasket also took head to a machine shop to be checked over. Now the problem I have now is would the timing chain come off the crank sprocket or miss align if I did not use the ford timing chain tools? Would I have to remove the front timing cover to align or set the chain on the sprocket? Any suggestion?
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Im working on a 03 explorer with the 4.0 v6 that overheated and blew the driver side head gasket. I went threw everything and replaced the driver side head gasket also took head to a machine shop to be checked over. Now the problem I have now is would the timing chain come off the crank sprocket or miss align if I did not use the ford timing chain tools? Would I have to remove the front timing cover to align or set the chain on the sprocket? Any suggestion?
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To answer both questions:
Yes, you need to use some kind of tool to hold the cam while you put the chain back on. You may or may not have to remove the front cover, depending on where the chain and tensioner are at this point.
As far as replacing "the timing chain", well, there are 3 timing chains.
--one is a conventional set going from the crank to a jack shaft where the old cam was
--one is in the front, going to the driver side cam
--one is in the back, going to he passenger side cam
The rear one requires engine removal to access.
By '03 I THINK Ford "fixed" the early timing chain tensioner issues. But, if you are high miles, replace it anyway.
A 2000 should have both done if it's high miles. Do you have noise from the chains?
Yes, you need to use some kind of tool to hold the cam while you put the chain back on. You may or may not have to remove the front cover, depending on where the chain and tensioner are at this point.
As far as replacing "the timing chain", well, there are 3 timing chains.
--one is a conventional set going from the crank to a jack shaft where the old cam was
--one is in the front, going to the driver side cam
--one is in the back, going to he passenger side cam
The rear one requires engine removal to access.
By '03 I THINK Ford "fixed" the early timing chain tensioner issues. But, if you are high miles, replace it anyway.
A 2000 should have both done if it's high miles. Do you have noise from the chains?
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To answer both questions:
Yes, you need to use some kind of tool to hold the cam while you put the chain back on. You may or may not have to remove the front cover, depending on where the chain and tensioner are at this point.
As far as replacing "the timing chain", well, there are 3 timing chains.
--one is a conventional set going from the crank to a jack shaft where the old cam was
--one is in the front, going to the driver side cam
--one is in the back, going to he passenger side cam
The rear one requires engine removal to access.
By '03 I THINK Ford "fixed" the early timing chain tensioner issues. But, if you are high miles, replace it anyway.
A 2000 should have both done if it's high miles. Do you have noise from the chains?
Yes, you need to use some kind of tool to hold the cam while you put the chain back on. You may or may not have to remove the front cover, depending on where the chain and tensioner are at this point.
As far as replacing "the timing chain", well, there are 3 timing chains.
--one is a conventional set going from the crank to a jack shaft where the old cam was
--one is in the front, going to the driver side cam
--one is in the back, going to he passenger side cam
The rear one requires engine removal to access.
By '03 I THINK Ford "fixed" the early timing chain tensioner issues. But, if you are high miles, replace it anyway.
A 2000 should have both done if it's high miles. Do you have noise from the chains?
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