2003 good year for the sohc ?

[daspud]

Thinking about a 2003 s/t with 101k , do the 2003's have the timing chain issue like the earlier ones ? thanks for any and all input

 

[Blake A]

No, the timing chain issue was mostly a job one problem, aka, early in the 2001 production year. I happen to be one of the lucky ones that had that go wrong.

 

[Pickupman_69]

ive had no issues with my sohc in my 03, I have around 170k

 

[Pjibs]

107k on mine. no problem yet! *knock on wood*

 

[LONO100]

no complaints from this guy!

 

[blue_goose]

They're good engines. If taken care of it will last a long time. I don't think the 4.0 has a whole ton of power for its size nor is it the most efficient engine but if you do some preventative maintenance it is a very reliable engine. Should get 200k easy. I am way late doing the maintenance on mine and am not easy on it and at 150k it uses no oil and runs as good as when i got it with half the mileage.

 

[daspud]

Thanks guys