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CDW6212R said:
The tensioners are shown in your picture, but neither one is numbered. They look like large bolts. They enter each head from the passenger side of each head. The front tensioner goes in at the right top front corner, and the rear tensioner goes in at the right top rear of the head.
They aren't very expensive. There is an internal spring, and oil pressure helps them. I believe the springs wear out. My rear tensioner was definately bed, but the front one felt okay. Good luck,
Your correct. THAT is the Cam Chain Tensioner that IS covered under the 00M12 Recall.
I need to know if the "Jackshaft" Chain Tensioner and/or Guide are the parts covered under the 01M01 Recall.
I've had the "Cam" Chain Tensioner replaced already under 00M12 already. My 98 EX's engine rattle is coming from Lower in the engine bay. It''s growing louder FAST and I'm trying to find out if these are the parts that need replaced.
The Service Depts around here are both actually kinda CLUELESS and want you to give them a BLANK CHECK and say fix it! :fire: One Dealer around here is quoting $1600 to replace the Jackshaft Chain GUIDE and an additional $800 ($2400 Total) to replace that AND the jackshaft Chain TENSIONER. I say BULLSH1T! :fire:
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The other Dealer around here is quoting me around $600-800 and most probably MORE!! :thumbdwn:
I do NOT agree with this "Exploratory Surgery" approach they suggest.
Anyways, the 1st Dealer I referred to wants to replace ANY and ALL parts they run into contact with!!!
No ****!! The Service Mgr. stated....."Oh yea, BTW, I have another Explorer in here for the SAME problem right now. As a matter of fact, HERE is HIS quote in front of me.
I ask him for a hard copy of it. I take it home and read over it and sure enough, they are replacing EVERYTHING!! The Chains, the sprockets, Tensioner, Guides and whatever!!
Talk about LUDICIOUS. :fire: That's what gives Dealership Service Depts a bad name IMHO.