WNGLDR
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- Joined
- Mar 23, 2010
- Messages
- 17
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- Location
- Pacific North West
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0 V-6 going to 5.0 V-8. Maybe a stroker?
- Transmission
- Automatic
- My credo
- If you don't have time to do it right the first time when will you have time to do it again?
98 Ranger 4X4 4.0 with over 200K miles. Alright folks, I spent the past month or so gathering all the needed pieces parts that I should need to replace the timing chain on my truck. I was doing all my homework by reading through the shop manual before diving into it but I'm a bit concerned. I just noticed the manual indicates that I have to pull the engine in order to replace the timing chain to "properly reseal the timing chain cover-to-oil pan joint." So, like the title says, Uh Oh. Not only am I not prepared to pull the engine, I don't have an engine hoist and, even it I did, I'm going to be pushing the limits on what I'm allowed to do in my driveway just replacing the timing chain due to some restrictions in our community. If necessary, I would think I'd just be able to pop the mounts loose and raise the engine a bit to get this done. Opinions? Suggestions? Thanks all, JJ.