How much should a timing chain job cost on a 99 SOHC?

[Steeda90GT]

Just curious to see how much I should expect a shop to charge me.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

do some research, but it envolves removing the engine from the vehicle.

-Drew

 

[Blee1099]

The timing chain or the cam tensioner recall? If its the recall it can be done with the engine still in.. Just ask Howard, he's done the 00m12 kit a few times.

 

[Steeda90GT]

My explorer is 7 yrs old and has 95k on it, does it qualify for the recall? If it doesnt what should one expect to pay a mechanic to fix it? It has a little bit of a rattle ot startup.

 

[spindlecone]

If not to bad you might just want to live with, will run 1500/1800 to have repaired

 

[Steeda90GT]

If not to bad you might just want to live with, will run 1500/1800 to have repaired

Geez, are you serious? I would just put in a junkyard engine at that point. I see them on ebay with like 20k for like $600.

How long have people driven on "rattly" engines?

 

[jp450]

You are over the recall by several years and miles... You may be able to get away with just the 00m12 kit. I have had the rattle since about 70k mi and I have just over 200k now. Some have not been as lucky. I am going to attempt to see if the kit will fix the problem. I think the kit is around the $40-$50 range. I dont remember...

Jeff

 

[Steeda90GT]

Can someone explain the differences between these kits, and how they are covered under warrant? I couldve sworn that I saw one recall extended to 100K/7ys

 

[jp450]

Call your local dealer and ask them. I thought that it was a shorter peroid than what you said... Unless I missed it which I will be pissed cuz I may have been covered under it.