Need help finding a part. I'm obviously not using the right terms.

[tearik]

Hi guys,

Vehicle:
2005 Ford Explorer w/ 4.0 SOHC v6
Backstory:

I get a call from my wife that her "engine is knocking" so I rush up to her work place. Its not knocking, but it is misfiring badly. Turns out all three cylinders on the passenger side. I assume headgasket, so I have it towed to the house and start pulling stuff out. Take the valve cover off and instead of having a bad headgasket the plastic guide piece that rests against the chain that drives the cam shaft has broken and the engine jumped time.

Fast Forward:
Engine is pulled, and I've had both heads checked over (and ultimately rebuilt, 4 bad valves on passenger side, 2 bad on the driver side) and they're back. I've ordered a complete gasket kit for heads, valve covers etc since I might as well do all that while I'm in here. No here is my problem that is likely associated with me not having any clue what its called. Those plastic chain guards are whatever that broke on me. I need to order those for the rear chain in the passenger head and i'm going to go ahead and replace the one in the drivers side head that is up front while i'm at it.

I just can't find them.

Please help, this has already cost a lot more than it needs to with me being unemployed, but I've got to get her vehicle running again, because only having one is getting difficult.

Thanks,
Tearik (and his wife)

 

[colintrax]

I assume you're looking for the timing chain guide and tensioner?

Theres lots of threads on here about the 4.0 SOHC and timing chain problems.

 

[tearik]

I assume you're looking for the timing chain guide and tensioner?

Theres lots of threads on here about the 4.0 SOHC and timing chain problems.

I thought so, but I can not seem to find the part.
It was the piece of plastic that holds the chain in place. Seen in the following picture (my rear one broke) though I swear Mine didn't look quite like that, though that could be because it was in a couple pieces. (I really wish I hadn't thrown it away...such is garage clean up day though)

 

[colintrax]

No promises this is the right one, I'm supposed to be doing homework lol
But it'll at least get you in the right direction http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=1259202&cc=1430688&jnid=597&jpid=1

Also if you plan on ordering from rock auto, find the discount code on here.

 

[swshawaii]

SOHC V6 Timing Chain Parts Sources
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317039

2000StreetRod's Helpful thread list
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263665

 

[2000StreetRod]

rear guide assembly

The timing chain guide assembly has not been available as a single unit for many years. You have to purchase the entire cassette that includes guide assembly, sprockets and chain.

 

[tearik]

The timing chain guide assembly has not been available as a single unit for many years. You have to purchase the entire cassette that includes guide assembly, sprockets and chain.

That would explain why its next to impossible to find it. Really wasn't wanting to have to continue pouring my wallet into this vehicle haha.