timing chains

Found this in the timing chain part numbers thread and figured it might be worth its own thread title ... I'm interested in this too. I searched the forum, and a few others, for comments about quality and reliability of Sealed Power and other brands of timing chain and tensioner kits. Partly...

Has anyone had any success replacing the timing chains, tensioners and guides without removing the engine from the vehicle? I don't really have the space to pull the engine and am looking for a way to do this work with the engine in the car. Thank you.

Hi guys ! New to the Explorer Forum I am wondering if anyone has a manual or step-by-step guide as to how to remove and re-fit the engine from a 2003 Ford Explorer ? And also the same in regards to timing chain replacement - if any one has done this, has a step-by-step guide or manual for...

I have a 97 XLT, 4.0 OHC , I've watched the videos on youtube explaining the timing chain issues on these, does anyone have any experience with this, the truck runs good for now, but I do hear some ratttling occasionally at idle, but I have not pinpointed it yet. It has 284.0000 miles of...

I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0L SOHC with the letter "K" in the VIN. On here to try and get some information on the timing and adjustments on the engine itself. I had recently rebuilt a the 4.0 in my truck because it broke a timing chain and all the guides, hardware and more. After full...

Hi, I have a couple of problems with my 99 Ford Explorer 4.0 SOHC, and needed some help or suggestions with trying to figure out what's wrong with it. First problem is the O/D light coming on after decelerating a couple of times (ex: in a city, frequent stops), feels like the tranny is...

I hope someone here can help me. I am changing the timing chains in this engine and i am about to lose it. I have been to the library, on the internet, bought the manual and i just don't get it. Does anyone have a step by step diagram that they will be willing to share with me. I would be so...