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I did have a thought, during last nites alcohol-induced fog. Does anyone know if you can get at the oil pump drive shaft either through, or by removing the distributor?

I've gotten a couple of e-mail replies, and I greatly appreciate it. The consensus seems to be the failure of the plastic timing chain tensioners, leading to junk in the oil pickup...etc...etc. I understand there was a recall on those. I investigated and found the recall expires at 75,000 miles...

Ok, my problems (2nd gen Explorer) all started when I heard what I thought was bearing noise coming from the bottom of the engine. I thought my bearings were starting to go, which has been confirmed. My oil pressure gauge had been squirrely, for some time, which I had attributed to gauge...

Hello all, New member from Lancaster, Pa. Proud owner of a 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4. I found this site while researching oil pump issues. Hope to met some folks, and learn some things!