V6 timing
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From: The hills of No. Calif.
If you scroll back up to the top of the page you can see the text that identifies this as the 3.8 & 4.2 V6 forum. You had posted this in the 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 4.0 forum. You should get a better responce here... 
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Trussville, Alabama
The 4.2 is a conventional pushrod motor - no overhead cam(s).
It does use a cam chain, not a belt.
No routine maintenance is required.
Just have to replace it if it breaks. I have no recollection of ever hearing of one breaking.
It does use a cam chain, not a belt.
No routine maintenance is required.
Just have to replace it if it breaks. I have no recollection of ever hearing of one breaking.
