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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
Pre/Post timing chain issues of early Gen1
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<blockquote data-quote="Larry Holmes" data-source="post: 1049420" data-attributes="member: 73179"><p>QuirkParts.com had the OEM parts including the metal washers which are a must. Removing the top one requires removing the plastic thermostat housing which I replaced with a metal one from RockAuto.com as an afterthought when I found the plastic one leaked. Removing the lower one required removing the fender skirt which was also fairly simple with a plastic fastener puller and new plastic fasteners. I used a breaker bar and a short cheater pipe to loosen and installed with the proper torque spec which I don’t recall now. Last time they were replaced by a mechanic he didn’t put the washer on the top tensioner which I discovered caused about half a quart of oil to ooze out each 6 months.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larry Holmes, post: 1049420, member: 73179"] QuirkParts.com had the OEM parts including the metal washers which are a must. Removing the top one requires removing the plastic thermostat housing which I replaced with a metal one from RockAuto.com as an afterthought when I found the plastic one leaked. Removing the lower one required removing the fender skirt which was also fairly simple with a plastic fastener puller and new plastic fasteners. I used a breaker bar and a short cheater pipe to loosen and installed with the proper torque spec which I don’t recall now. Last time they were replaced by a mechanic he didn’t put the washer on the top tensioner which I discovered caused about half a quart of oil to ooze out each 6 months. [/QUOTE]
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Pre/Post timing chain issues of early Gen1
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