davem
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- February 3, 2004
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- City, State
- Rochester, MN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '01 XLT
The timing chain rattle is getting more noticeable on my 2001 Explorer 4x4 XLT V-6 4.0 SOHC. I've got 175K miles on it and would like to get another 2-3 years (approx 25K more miles) out of it (my daughter's college car).
Is there any reason for me to consider a 'preventative repair' at an independent shop ? (This shop has always been very reasonably priced for most repairs that I've had done there over the years.) There is NO WAY I want to undertake this project myself.
Or should I just drive it till it fails ?
The body, interior, tranny/drivetrain, etc are all in what I would consider average/slightly above average condition for the age/mileage..... and would not tip the scales towards making any big investment.
Is there any reason for me to consider a 'preventative repair' at an independent shop ? (This shop has always been very reasonably priced for most repairs that I've had done there over the years.) There is NO WAY I want to undertake this project myself.
Or should I just drive it till it fails ?
The body, interior, tranny/drivetrain, etc are all in what I would consider average/slightly above average condition for the age/mileage..... and would not tip the scales towards making any big investment.