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1996 Explorer 4.0L V6 timing chain cover gasket replacement.

tjrtmaster

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Greensboro, NC
Year, Model & Trim Level
96
Does the oil pan need to be removed to replace the front timing chain cover gasket on a 96 Explorer 4.0L V6?
Can the oil pan be taken off of the engine without removing the engine from the vehicle?
 



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Yes it can be done with the engine in the car and leaving the oil pan on place. If you search my posts you will get my description of what I did on my 93 4x4 to replace the gasket and the tools needed.
 












Surf,
Thanks for the reply and the very helpful write up on this procedure. Do you think the harmonic balancer could be pressed on without using a special tool? In other words would it go on with a hammer and block of wood?
 






Mine did 2 weeks ago
 






Great, thanks. I think I am about ready to tackle this project.
 






A good trick if you have trouble putting the harmonic balancer back on is to heat it up in the oven the expansion will allow it to slip straight on.
 






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