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2002 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Timing chain, Engine, Mechanic.
Mileage: 147,000 miles.

Asked on April 28, 2012

Help! please.... i just got a 2002 explorer with a 4.0l 4x2 that didnt run,so i tore the front of the motor apart to what i thought was 1 timing chain

The motor is a 2002 4.0l in a explorer and its only 2 wheel drive,its a basic explorer,not a special type model
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Replied on April 28, 2012

There is no question here. If it would not start, did you check to see if it was getting spark and fuel to the engine?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on April 28, 2012

i just got a 2002 explorer with a 4.0l 4x2 that didnt run,so i tore the front of the motor apart to the timing chain which i thought there was only 1 timing chain but found three and the timing chain tension was broke, i have no idea how to set these chains back to the right timing now that i have the new tensioner could someone please tell me how to set these chains right, a picture or a diagram might help me if u have one

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on April 28, 2012

and maybe a explanation to go with it, theres a small chain at the very bottom then a bigger one connected to that one which connects to what i believe is the timing chain to the cam

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on April 28, 2012

I am sorry, I am having trouble with our online manual. If you get a repair manual, it will have where all the timing marks are.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on April 29, 2012

thanks!!!

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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Replied on April 29, 2012

GOOD ADVICE THERE J&N, A MANUAL IS THE VERY BEST HELP, BESIDES HAVING A FORD TECHNICIAN DOING IT FOR FREE AT YOU OWN HOUSE!

http://www.2carpros.com/questions/2007-ford-taurus-tune-up

SOMETHING IN HERE MIGHT BE HELPFUL, BUT DO VERIFY THEIR CORRECTNESS WITH YOUR MANUAL.....THE MANUAL IS THE MOST TRUST-ABLE....THESE ARE MAYBE A "MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO GUIDE" SOMETIMES THEY LEAVE OUT THINGS LIKE TORQUE SPECS IN THE VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ford+explorer+timing+chain+replacement&oq=FORD+EXPLORER+TIMING+&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_l=youtube-reduced.1.0.0l4.10740.22528.0.27709.21.21.0.8.8.0.220.2163.3j5j5.13.0.

DO RETURN WITH POSITIVE RESULTS, WE LIKE TO SEE A HAPPY CUSTOMER!

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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Replied on April 30, 2012

thank u cj i dont need the ford mechanic just the specs,the work is the easy part! gettin the information is the hard part! but i do appropriate the link you provided.ill check it out

Tiny Response from jeremy76
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