Is Cloyes still a quality brand?

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Did a quick search for timing chain tensioners because it is probably high time I changed mine. Did not come up with any Motorcraft available, other than some questionable deals on ebay, (have not contacted ford yet) but Cloyes are available. I know they used to be "the shit" at one time. Any idea if they still hold a good rep?

Melling is another company known to make OEM parts for car companies. Any input on if these two companies can be trusted or should I continue the search for Motorcraft? Someone had to make the tensioners for Ford, chances are it was one of these two companies.
 
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Have installed several sets of Motorcraft tensioners without failure, only 1 set of Cloyes about 2 years ago in a friends 2005 Explorer, thats still running without issue. Those Cloyes tensioners look well made externally, have a better gasket/seal/washer than the Motorcraft, thicker easier to line up & install. Thats my limited experience.
 

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