timing chain/gear

Hello guys, Please help! I replaced my engine ( Salvage Engine) and the engine had a timing chain noise. I removed the engine and then the salvage yard replaced both chains and tensioners etc. I now have a ticking noise from the pass side of engine?? The sound is like a lifter noise. It is...

i have a 2002 ford ranger 4x4 with a 4.0l sohc v6 that i'm working on. owner said it was making noise (rattling) for two months, and then i died. did compression check. ds bank were all 150 ps bank were all 50. removed valve cover on ps and plastis chain guide parts everywhere chain had...

Hello, all. This is my 1st post to this forum. Driving my 01 Sport on Friday and it suddenly just died. No extra noises, banging, clanking, etc. Just kind of sighed and stopped running. i was in cruise at about 55mph. Engine cranked, but wouldn't start. Had it rollbacked to my mechanic and...

I had my 98 die while driving and am pretty sure that the timing chain went on it. Is there any major damage done to the engine, and how do I re time the engine? I guess the question I am asking is there a tool that i can retime the engine with and is it worth it? I would greatly...

I have been browsing this forum for a couple of days, I have an 03 4wd with the 4.0 and i have seen it hinted that you can set this engine back into time without having the special tools. Can somone let me know how this is done ? I am having to replace the front cassete in addition to the...

I have a beautiful '91 XLT with close to 240K miles. I have all records since new. I have 2 big concerns; low oil pressure and timing gear/chain wear. In re: oil pressure, the dummy light (even in the 0 degree weather) goes out after just a couple of cranks from the starter. I am running 15w40...