Thanks for posting these numbers. I looked up the part number for that washer seal and nothing came up on Tasca.
well guys,i am new here and have enjoyed the thread.very interesting since i have issues of my own.i own a 2000 explorer 4.0L sohc,just installed an used engine from a used autoparts,started engine sunday 17th nasty rattle.figured it would be lifters waited for them to charge,now it doesn't sound like a rattle,it's more like a clak,clak,clak more like a lifter on left side.i did remove left valve cover and chain and guides seem just fine.any advise would help on cheking lifters and or rockers THANKS EVERYONE!!!
Another cause could be the oil tensioner bolt is weak. Before you go tearing into the front of the engine try replacing the tensioner (do the 00m12 kit) and see if it quiets down or remove the valve cover and give the guides a good once over even watching movement while someone cranks the engine (disable fuel or coil)
Started it up and god almighty, the knocking was heartbreaking! Like the chain is slapping something. Really loud...I may reinstall the old tensioner.
Is it possible my over tightening broke the guides/cassette?? Someone please tell me heck no!
Did you purchase the tensioner from Ford?
I gave it a finger push test and it had some spring.Did you check to see if the piston moved freely and the spring extended the piston before installation?
YesIs there an oil port in the housing close to the sealing face?
I believe it's broke and stuck.Did the spring break or is the piston stuck in the housing?
Description
Brand New Timing Chain Kit for:
1997-2006 4.0L (245ci) FORD EXPLORER V6 VIN E, K SOHC (FLEX FUEL)
1997-2006 4.0L (245ci) MERCURY MOUNTAINEER V6 VIN E, K SOHC (FLEX FUEL)
2001-2006 4.0L (245ci) FORD RANGER V6 VIN E, K SOHC (FLEX FUEL)
Part Numbers: TK8-20700
This Item Includes:
+ 4 Timing Chain
+ 4 Sprocket
+ 4 Tensioner
+ 4 Guide Rail
+ 1 Oil Seal
Note:
Please refer to the listing pictures for an accurate description of the parts included in the kit.
I believe this is the second one i've seen on here recently with this prob. I think i'll be inspecting the new one i just got shipped.
Sabasigh, how does the quality of the new one stack up to the old one (machining wise, the oil port, the metal of the plunger)??
I "think" what happened is on the first start after I got everything buttoned up...is that it cranked and cranked and cranked before ever firing. Maybe it was too much for the tensioner?
well pulled engine out and set it on a stand removed valve covers and timming chain cover to discover all was in place and well.went to check timming but crank pulley would not land on tdc 0 degree mark it would spring past 0 degree or stop in between 0 and 10 degree marks.after attempting several times now the crank wount turn at all not clockwise nor counter.what could this problem be?i rand this engine three different times it sounded like a loud rattle while it wormed up but at normal temp. it was like a lifter sound except louder or stronger.