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Old Dec 4, 2003 | 11:23 AM
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cracked timing cover

i have a 97 2wd 4.2l with 56000 miles.. the other day i started it and heard a loud clanking noise.all fluids was full. there was no warning at all.the ford dealership told me my timing chain cover cracked and threw a rod.i kept up with general maintence. what would cause this to happen? anybody?
 
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