timing chain tensioner replacement

[Jason94sport]

My 02 sport is quiet. No noises, no rattle, 94K miles. I've been reading about these timing chain tensioners. Is it worth it to replace them now? My fear is if I attempt to it could actually cause a problem. I don't think they were replaced before I got it. They look original on inspection.

 

[boominXplorer]

I honestly wouldn't touch it unless it made a noise. Others may say different. Keep clean oil with a Motorcraft filter in it and keep it movin.

 

[Jason94sport]

That's the thing, it's a 2nd car that only gets driven 1 maybe 2 times a week. I put 2K miles in a year on the 1st gen it replaced.

 

[Mbrooks420]

I’d roll with it. They usually give ample warning. You might get lucky with that kind of mileage per year and never have to touch them.