2001 2.3L DOHC timing chain
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2001 2.3L DOHC timing chain
my truck is coming up on 100k miles and i am going over it just making sure everything is in good working order. i read today that my truck has a timing chain instead of a belt. is there any special consideration in changing this? Will it even need to be replaced? the instructions in my haynes manual seem to be a little more complex than a belt replacement. should i go ahead and plan on changing the cam and crank sprockets? i have also read that some recommend replacing the water pump and thermostat when replacing a timing belt, is there anything else that should go ahead and be changed while i am in there? i am going to do the waterpump and thermostat , but was wondering if anything else should be changed as well. Thanks
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It does not need to be changed it has a lot longer life then a rubber belt. and i have read how to do this in the shop manual and it is not a simple job. it takes some special tools and there are no keyed gears it is all done on friction clamping (ie: the crank bolt holds everything in line with the crank #1 position.)
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On the 2.3 if your belt breaks it won't damage, you'll just be stranded where it happens. Here is a link that explains the procedure and tool-should be basically applicable to you:
https://ford.justanswer.com/uploads/...iming_belt.pdf
Here is a recent post on the point as well:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...xperience.html
I've heard of people getting away with using a pry bar or similar instead of the tool but I wonder if the parts store would have a loaner like they do for many special tools [if you buy the part].
My Ford info says the belt should be changed at 120,000. It was more repair than I wanted to tackle but I did it at 107,000 on my truck because it was going off to college with my son in a small town. I wanted it done here by someone I knew. And yes, when I did it, I also had the water pump and t-stat replaced as "while I'm in there you might as well" repairs. I wouldn't think you'd need to replace sprockets absent damaged teeth.
https://ford.justanswer.com/uploads/...iming_belt.pdf
Here is a recent post on the point as well:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...xperience.html
I've heard of people getting away with using a pry bar or similar instead of the tool but I wonder if the parts store would have a loaner like they do for many special tools [if you buy the part].
My Ford info says the belt should be changed at 120,000. It was more repair than I wanted to tackle but I did it at 107,000 on my truck because it was going off to college with my son in a small town. I wanted it done here by someone I knew. And yes, when I did it, I also had the water pump and t-stat replaced as "while I'm in there you might as well" repairs. I wouldn't think you'd need to replace sprockets absent damaged teeth.
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