Just done the OOM12 modification. Sorry didn't take any pics. The work is already documented. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61152&page=2&pp=20&highlight=oom12+ford . The only fun I had was that on ours the wiper motor is in a different place and gets in the way of lifting the upper inlet manifold from the erg tube. But with a struggle it came free. The old 'O' rings were as hard as nails so no wonder they leaked. The chain is nice and quiet now too.

howard where did u get the parts from mate

To be honest a friend on the board got them for me from the good old USA. I can get you a kit too, but the funny thing is they are made in Italy. :D This is the part # YL2Z-9E473-AA. You can get them over here for about £50.

The thermostat that was unavailable in the UK and I had to import from the US was made in Germany.
Actually, I believe that the SOHC 4.0 V6 engines were built in Germany and shipped over to the USA.

And it probably won't be too long before they're being built in China...

Simon H

Simon H

i pass the Ford factory alot when driving My truck in europe. Often wondered if its worth popping in and seeing if i they sell parts over the counter there as i'm sure it would be dirt cheap..... I nearly bobbed in on Wednesday on my way back from a trip to Padova in Italy but was chasing my arse to get the boat so didn't have enough time.

I can get you a kit too,

I think I may need this, mine seems to be rattling a lot :eek:

Can you get me one, maybe we could meet up :thumbsup:

Dont suppose you fancy fitting it as well ;) :p:

I think I may need this, mine seems to be rattling a lot :eek:

Can you get me one, maybe we could meet up :thumbsup:

Dont suppose you fancy fitting it as well ;) :p:

Yes I can get you the kit. Yes I can fit it too. That would be kit # 5 for members of this board :D And at the same time we could meet up.:thumbsup:

yes, yes and yes... that's what I like :D

Be good to meet at last :thumbsup:

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What are the sort of problems fitting this kit might cure?

Reading above posts I notice it says the chains are quieter, I have a rattly chain on start up.
Will this make that any quieter?

Roughly how much would it cost to get this kit put on the car as I can't do it myself?

Thanks

Rob

i pass the Ford factory alot when driving My truck in europe. Often wondered if its worth popping in and seeing if i they sell parts over the counter there as i'm sure it would be dirt cheap..... I nearly bobbed in on Wednesday on my way back from a trip to Padova in Italy but was chasing my arse to get the boat so didn't have enough time.

Short answer is no - we don't!! Not even to employees. You'd just get yourself pointed at the nearest dealership none too politely!

hi there guys had a look at my ex tonight still got the old tensioners in place mine rattles for about 1min at start then thats it id like to change the tensioner and the O rings you mentioned can you get me a kit or the part numbers went to local ford dealer in wilmslow and they were kinda blank looking when i asked for a OOM12 kit lol then when i asked for the tensioner they couldnt locate it mind this is after they tried to convince me that the explorer had no sump plug !!! lol :rolleyes: but anyway any info much appreciated
charlie

This is the part # YL2Z-9E473-AA

cheers il find out how much that is and order it should give me something to do at the weekend !!!

YL2Z-9E473-AA just got quote from online fords distrubution company they have quoted me £95.46 including vat and delivery! can anyone get this cheaper they said its a import from USA :us:

If you are not in too much of a hurry I can get them for £45.

Really thats great i can wait if it saves me nearly £50 !!!! just let me know what you need and il sort it out
this site is great only been on here about 4 days lol and already saving money :thumbsup: :D