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    massive oil leak

    Hey everyone new to the ownership of a sport trac, I have a 2004 sport trac 4.0 v6 I was doing routine maintenance and changed the upper front timing chain tensioner, didn't know it needs to be primed and put on with a very thin washer, put it on and leaked super hard from there, took it out...
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    Timing chain tensioner leak

    I replaced the left head timing chain tensioner on my Sport Trac, but I didn't realize that it was not threading into the head straight. I removed it and put it in straight with a new washer, and tightened it to the correct torque, my torque wrench could easily be out of calibration, because...
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    Best brand of timmin chain for a ford explorer 2004 sohc 4.0

    hello, please tellme what brand to buy, a quality brand. thanx manu
  4. A

    Front Timing Chain Guides and or chain

    Im fixing the timing chain on a 2006 4.0 thinking of doing just guides already have 1 new tensioner the one next ti thermostat housing. I already removed intake, alt, bracket, ps bracket. What else is involved? Seems to me like water pump, timing chain/engine front plate, valve covers...
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    2003 4.0 SOHC Explorer problem - timing chain(s)?

    We have an '03 with 128K on it, went through a toll gate and no acceleration after, ran like crap. Made it to next exit, stalled and wouldn't restart. Rode flat bed of shame home. No breathing through engine 15# back pressure, cats totally clogged. Replaced Y-pipe and cats. Now runs, but...
  6. Bobbylew

    4.0L SOHC V-6 Question

    Hi, Folks, I'm looking at a 2000 Explorer XLT in very clean and straight shape for cheap. "Minor" problem....the owner says it needs a new timing chain and is not running. It quit just as he rolled into his driveway. Now, for the dumb question. Is the SOHC engine an interference motor...
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    What transfer case chain do I need

    I just swapped the 4405 transfer case in my 97 4.0 with one out of a 98. How can I find out what chain is in the 98. I swapped the back half of my 97 onto the 98 to get VSS output. Everything works fine except that there is a lot of slack in the chain and I am getting a loud clunk or pop when I...
  8. A

    1998 ford explorer rear timing chain noise

    Hi, I am looking at a 98 ford explorer 4x4 that needs a rear timing chain the owners say. The owners are hearing a noise and soon it shuts down, all power options shut down to and the check engine light comes on along with battery light and all the gauges drop. Starts back up after a few...
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    Timing Chain Replacement or motor replacement

    02 explorer 4.0 4x4 My friends explorer has gotten slop in the timing chain tentionera @ 140k miles. He did not change it just continued to drive it. It soon slapped a hole in his valve cover. Now he beleives it is unfixable and offered it to me at a extremely low price. Question-if I was to...
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    Swaping engine (Pictures)

    Hey guys what up? Lattely i had some issue with my Timing chain, i to be sure i opened the front part so i took of : - Radiator & Hoses Radiator - Took of Fan Clutch - Took of Alternator - Steering pump - Stabilizator Pulley - Cranckshaf Pulley ( For that i made a tool, less...
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    Ticking noise coming from underneath (video)

    Hey guys, i have some trouble with the truck it's why i'm sharing a video with all of the members and pro to tell me your suggestion. I have a ford explorer 97, 4.0l SOHC 4x4 and it got : 111'162.6 Miles. I recently made : 3" Body lift, Add a leaf procomp, RS9000XL, 275/70/16. Let's...
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    How to set the time on sohc 4.0L v6

    I have a 1999 ford explorer sohc 4.0L v6 and Im replacing the front timing chain and the left cassette chain kit. I need to know how i can set the timing? I wanna buy a haynes repair guide but not sure if it has the info. I need. I will appreciate any help Thank you guys
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    1st Gen Timing Chain Replacement

    Evening folks, In the process of my first A4LD rebuild on a stock '94 Explorer. Anyone know if the pushrod model also has a rear timing chain that I can replace while I am in there with just the transmission out? Had to do the chain on my '99 5.0L which was easier since it was only the front...
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    Transfer case differences?

    Howdy All, New member here. Been reading some great posts for a while, but now I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I have a 1990 Aerostar with the e4wd drive train, and it's had this clunking noise for a while, and it's gotten worse recently. It only happens when I start...
  15. Aerostar key chain.

    Aerostar key chain.

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