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    Replace now or wait? 4.0L hydraulic chain tensioners…

    So I have a 2002 Sport, not a Sport Trac, but there is no forum for the Sport and I think the Sport shares more DNA with the Sport Trac (or even a Ranger) than Base under the hood so here goes… Didn’t know about the infamous “death rattle” that afflicts the 4.0L SOHC until after I bought the...
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    4.0 SOHC Tensioners

    So I am about to order a pair of OEM tensioners to swap for the pair of aftermarket parts I have in, as seems to be recommended in order to kill startup rattle rather than ultimately my entire engine. Hoping it will get rid of a tappettey flutter on the left bank too, but I'm not super...
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    Cam chains, tensioners and welcome

    Hi all, I am from Torbay in SW ENGLAND I have just bought my first Explorer 1997 4.0 SOHC V6 4x4. I had it for one day having covered 47 miles when it succumbed to the dreaded cam chain rattle. ... It has 93000 on the clock but otherwise is as new! (even smell 'new car') So I'm now needing...
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    1999 Explorer SOHC Tensioner Update

    Just wondering if the price on the 00M12 and rear tensioner has gone up? Also, I am seeing some threads where people have said you need to buy the crush washers because they don't come with the 00M12 kit or the rear tensioner. Is this true? This is what I am ordering. YL2Z-9E473-AA is...
  5. New & old tensioners.

    New & old tensioners.

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