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    1998 Ford Explorer timing chain

    I found broken plastic and metal bearings (looked like rod bearings but thinner) in my oil pan. So I took off the valve covers and found that it was the rear timing chain tensioner that had broken. Now I’ve pulled the engine and just discovered I have to have a special timing tool to install...
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    Hello.

    New member here..William from Cincinnati. I go by my middle name, Dale. Anyways I have a 2001 Ford Explorer that needs the timing chain and parts replaced. I am not sure which timing chain set to purchase. Any help or info on this will be very helpful as this will be my first experience...
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    Oil leak coming from upper Pan gasket.

    Recently changed the timing chain assembly on my 2005 ford ford explorer sport trac and after putting it together I suspect I have an oil leak coming from the upper oil pan, it leaks out from between the engine and transmission. I believe it's because I forgot to add sealant to the gasket when I...
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    Question about replacing the timing chain assembly

    I need to do a timing chain kit for my 4.0l sohc and in wondering if the jackshaft bolt is reusable?
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    Is my timing chain guide broken?

    When installing a new timing chain tensioner on the passenger side, there was no resistance screwing it in, like there was for the driver side tensioner. Could this indicate something is broken?
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    Passenger/Rear Timing Chain Guide needs to be replaced

    Can someone explain to me why the driver side chain guide can be replaced without removal of the engine, but the passenger side needs to have the engine pulled?
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    Explorer 2003 SOHC V6 4.0L 4WD Engine Removal and Timing Chain Replacement

    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...
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