Wouldn't you use the same cam hold down tool for 2005 4.6 2v as a 2002?

[warnerwh]

Looking on Amazon and Ebay the cam hold down tools claim to only fit 1997-2002 engines. I would think the same cam hold down tool would work for the 2005 but maybe I am missing something. They also list the same tool for the 5.4 and 6.8 v10 for those same years. I don't want to buy a set and find out they don't fit my 2005 4.6. Thanks

 

[fordysenior]

I really don't know the answer since I haven't had to get into those repairs yet on my vehicle. But I will point out that the 2002 Explorer comes in "Early 2002" models, which I have. There are differences from the early and the later models. They're not major, but maybe that is why the 2002 is included with the 1997 models.

 

[warnerwh]

Thanks for the reply. I thought I'd read there was a difference between the early 2002 and the rest of the 4.6 engines which is why I am asking. I can't imagine the dimensions being different however all the ads say 1997-2002. I can't imagine those dimensions being different but what do I know.

 

[fordysenior]

I know when I've bought some parts, the catalog asks if it's an early build. Someone more experienced than me should chime in. The only difference I notice is that my oil fill hole is on the drivers side of the engine -- whereas other 4.6L's, such as your vehicle, seem to be on the passenger side. Maybe I'm wrong.

 

[warnerwh]

Yes the oil fill is on the passenger side on my truck.

 

[Papa12117]

Looking on Amazon and Ebay the cam hold down tools claim to only fit 1997-2002 engines. I would think the same cam hold down tool would work for the 2005 but maybe I am missing something. They also list the same tool for the 5.4 and 6.8 v10 for those same years. I don't want to buy a set and find out they don't fit my 2005 4.6. Thanks

It's probably too late but I got the OTC 6477 and when you open it the instructions actually list from 1993-2022. 4.6l(2v/4v) 5.4l (2/3/4v) 6.8l (2v)V10

 

[warnerwh]

@Papa12117 Thanks. I haven't done it yet so this info is useful. My truck has 153,000 on it so I just will be doing it as routine maintenance.

 

[Papa12117]

@Papa12117 Thanks. I haven't done it yet so this info is useful. My truck has 153,000 on it so I just will be doing it as routine maintenance.

Hopefully I'm doing this right to reply. You're welcome Warnerwh. I tried to post the instructions the other day but I couldn't figure it out I just put an attachment on there with a photo of the instructions that came with it.

 

[warnerwh]

@Papa12117 Greatly appreciated!