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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
Timing chains, replacement
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<blockquote data-quote="swshawaii" data-source="post: 1042411" data-attributes="member: 67547"><p>If you've rolled 220,000 miles without PLASTIC timing chain GUIDE issues you're already doing something very right. There have been some reports of these engines exceeding 300,000 miles with only routine oil and filter changes. IMO, I would keep driving unless you hear rattles, especially at cold start up. Regarding the replacement of both external hydraulic tensioners. Many recommend replacing them at around 70,000 miles as a preventative measure using only OEM Ford tensioners. Your call again. If you are a DIY here's an excellent, but long tutuorial from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN467fmgLLlk98JddJLL51w" target="_blank">FordTechMakuloco</a> to get an idea what's involved for a complete timing chain overhaul. GL</p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]xAEA4y8bnIA[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swshawaii, post: 1042411, member: 67547"] If you've rolled 220,000 miles without PLASTIC timing chain GUIDE issues you're already doing something very right. There have been some reports of these engines exceeding 300,000 miles with only routine oil and filter changes. IMO, I would keep driving unless you hear rattles, especially at cold start up. Regarding the replacement of both external hydraulic tensioners. Many recommend replacing them at around 70,000 miles as a preventative measure using only OEM Ford tensioners. Your call again. If you are a DIY here's an excellent, but long tutuorial from [URL='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN467fmgLLlk98JddJLL51w']FordTechMakuloco[/URL] to get an idea what's involved for a complete timing chain overhaul. GL [MEDIA=youtube]xAEA4y8bnIA[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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