Camshaft Synchronizer CHIRP! Replacement?

[atvkid4eva]

AND his how to states that he had to navigate with a mirror and light even with the upper intake off? Can anyone verify this?

[shane96ranger]

Just making sure it's nothing like a pilot or throwout bearing. I'd use the stethoscope method to check. My family has owned 4 of the OHV 4.0's and I never had one of them go out.

Sent while I should be doing something else

[atvkid4eva]

my last 97 ranger had a 4.0 OHV and it had 300k+ miles and never had one go out. But there are several write ups online about it happening and the squeak/chirp is identical to mine. how can i put the stethascope on it if i cant see it without pulling the upper intake?

[atvkid4eva]

taking the upper intake off is the easy part. im worried about messing the timing up when i put the new one in...

[aspevacek]

The cam syncro is located behind the passangerside VC towards the inside edge. It is mounted into the block on the 4 Liter. If it is not seized in there it should b eeasy to remove the retainign bolt and pop it right up. I just generally feel using the proper tools for the job is important. I have been working on my brothers 4.2l I6 Chevy Trailblazer and now have the OTC master timing chain retaining kit for the Chevy i4 and i6 motors. IT was nto cheap but it makes linign cams up a lot easier. The kit also had th especial tool used for the Aveo 1.6l water pump that allows you to properly set timing belt tension, I just so happened to use that part of the kit a few weeks ago.

So it is not always a waste to purchase the correct tools fo rthe job , and th eheart ache that you are spared is well worht the few dollards the tools cost.