Jimmy Hoffa
Member
- Joined
- July 5, 2015
- Messages
- 12
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- City, State
- Orlando, FL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Explorer
The previous owner of my '98 Explorer had the SOHC motor replaced at 85,000 miles due to timing chain failure. I recently confirmed this with a tag on the block just above the starter that stated the motor was built in 2004. My question is; would this newer motor have updated chains and tensioners that are less likely to fail? Mileage is now 178,000 and it runs great and has no noise or rattles.