timing belt

My truck has a clicking sound that sounds like a spark plug now. I took it for a spin and when put the pedal to the metal the engine misses and it just revs. Normal when just going like 25-30 mph. I Believe my engine is out of time bc I replaced the timing belt the other day and accidentally...

Hey all, I'm new to this forum and hoping you guys can help me out. I own a 2001 Ford explorer sport trac. 6 years and no problems then all hell breaks loose with problems. My first problem was when I started my car in 10*F weather she barely could keep alive and after warming it up for a few...

So i just bought a 97 explorer and there is a click noise in the engine. I was told that is was a timing chain problem. Also i had the codes scanned and looked them up in the manual and they said i have cylinders 2 and 3 misfiring. What does that mean? Is that just a spark plug problem...

Hello all, just trying to get some feedback on a truck that is seriosuly aggravating me to no end. Broke a timing belt about 3 months ago, went ahead and put a new water pump and timing belt kit with tensioner on it, but it won't start. :mad: It acted like it wasn't getting any spark, so I...

So the new motor, complete with head and head gasket all went in without a hitch... BUT Since then I have had the timing cover off 2x and installed 2 belts, and 1 timing tensioner (from the old motor). Each time I followed the instructions PER Chiltons: -Line up Cam and Crank timing makes...

Does anybody know the "average" cost of a timing belt job on a 99 XLT from a dealer or shop? I can't find much information regarding that question on this specific vehicle. I'm sure this job is beyond my capability and it seems that it is a 3-5 hr. job at least. I have yet to hack up my...