hilltopfarm
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- 2003/1988
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- Ford
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- 4.0L/2.9L
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- Manual
Ok, so I am doing a overhaul of my 2003 Ranger 4.0L. The reason that I am doing this is because of the notorious timing chain rattle. Upon pulling the engine and taking off the valve cover, found that the plastic chain guide is completely gone in the back of the engine (the bolt that is supposed to hold the guide in place was almost completely worn away due to the chain riding on it). Pieces of the guide were visible when looking down into the timing chain, and also in the oil pan.
I am receiving a remanufactured engine from PROMAR out of NJ. I would like to ensure that this does not happen again. From what I understand there is an updated timing kit that eliminates the self destructing guides.
Is there any way that I can ensure that the new engine has that kit in it? Also can anyone confirm that the "updated timing kit" does indeed resolve the problem that these engines suffered from? What are the chances of this happening to me again?
Thank you for your help!
I am receiving a remanufactured engine from PROMAR out of NJ. I would like to ensure that this does not happen again. From what I understand there is an updated timing kit that eliminates the self destructing guides.
Is there any way that I can ensure that the new engine has that kit in it? Also can anyone confirm that the "updated timing kit" does indeed resolve the problem that these engines suffered from? What are the chances of this happening to me again?
Thank you for your help!