timing chain guide
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timing chain guide
Hey All
I'm sure this question has being asked a lot sorry to ask again.
i'm new to the forum so hi my name is steve. i have a 2001 ford explorer sport with about 197000 km My truck has the dreaded timing guide noise
. i was wondering can i just change the timing guides without removing the chains if possible. if not does anyone have a step by step guide to do the timing chains i know i will need a few specific tools. any help on where to get them would be great. i was thinking maybe it would be easier just to replace the motor with a motor out of a wrecked explorer by the way it is a 4.0 ltr sohc
Thanks in advance for your oppinons
I'm sure this question has being asked a lot sorry to ask again.
i'm new to the forum so hi my name is steve. i have a 2001 ford explorer sport with about 197000 km My truck has the dreaded timing guide noise
. i was wondering can i just change the timing guides without removing the chains if possible. if not does anyone have a step by step guide to do the timing chains i know i will need a few specific tools. any help on where to get them would be great. i was thinking maybe it would be easier just to replace the motor with a motor out of a wrecked explorer by the way it is a 4.0 ltr sohc Thanks in advance for your oppinons
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You have to pull the motor to change the rear cassette . The motor has to be dissasembeld to perform chain work . Not easy , tools required . After Quote most of my clients opt for motor ! Just did one last month . Only put chains n guides in a few .Most opt for motor .
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Since the issue is with the engine design, dropping a used engine from a junker is pound foolish (MHO)..
My opinion,
My opinion,
- if your present engine has been maintained and passes compression and oil pressure tests, pull it and replace all chains and tensioners.
- If you have been remiss in maintenance,(it fails compression or oil tests) either a rebuilt engine or another vehicle.
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thanks for getting back to me. oil pressure gauge has just started fluttering the last few days. if i increase rpm it goes back to normal but this isn't a constant thing some days oil pressure is fine. the engines compression was fine the last time i checked it. witch was about a year ago but this coming up weekend i will check it again. i have a shop with a lift and all the tools i could need except the ones that lock down the cams. my worry is if i but a used motor in i will end up with the same crap that i have now. the engine has being making the rattle for about 2 years but now it's getting really loud and i better do something soon or i'll end up with bent valves. every thing i read either says go to dealer or swap motor . i was hoping some one on the forum has gone though this and could give me some advice
thanks for letting me ramble steve
thanks for letting me ramble steve
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Someone here did it, and described the SOHC 4.0 as a "hateful motor". I hope that helps.....
Every time my daughter hits the starter on our '98 I cringe and wait for the day I am in your boat.
More than you want to know here, and more threads than just this one:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=227038
Every time my daughter hits the starter on our '98 I cringe and wait for the day I am in your boat.
More than you want to know here, and more threads than just this one:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=227038
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