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Hey guys, I'm trying to get this explorer back up and going. I had the timing components replaced by a local shop (family friend) but one of the head bolts pulled the threads during install.
It's the left head (driver's side). I have the explorer back at my place now and plan to put a helicoil in the affected head bolt hole. But how do I reinstall the head? I assume the head has to be timed again? Do I have to buy the ford timing tool to do just the head or do I have to do all of the timing all over again?
Please tell me this can be done with the motor in the truck.
Thanks!
Ray
It's the left head (driver's side). I have the explorer back at my place now and plan to put a helicoil in the affected head bolt hole. But how do I reinstall the head? I assume the head has to be timed again? Do I have to buy the ford timing tool to do just the head or do I have to do all of the timing all over again?
Please tell me this can be done with the motor in the truck.
Thanks!
Ray