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    Can worn timing parts create a timing/misfire issue??

    Thanks. Nothing's broken (engine still runs so that's an assumption), just the normal noises at start up that I've read is very common. I've replaced plugs, plug wires, coil and now the mass airflow sensor. Ran fine for about ten miles then started getting that sputter back like a cylinder...
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    Can worn timing parts create a timing/misfire issue??

    Was told by a mechanic yesterday that the misfire in our 2000 Explorer with the 4.0 SOHC is being caused by worn timing parts that are allowing the engine timing to be thrown off. Can only hear a little timing chain noise at start up on cold mornings. Anyone hear of the engine timing being...
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    Timing chain????

    Forgot some important info. Duh. It's the 4.0 SOHC.
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    Timing chain????

    Hi. New to this forum and need some ideas. My girlfriends explorer developed what felt like a misfire on a spark plug or plug wire. Got new plugs and plug wires installed and still had a miss. Took it to a repair shop yesterday and they got it running smooth. They said it was a dirty mass...
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