1998 Ford Taurus Timing Chain Replacement

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To better assist you please tell me if your model is an LX, SE or SHO. Also your engine size in liter and the 8th digit of your VIN.

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Glad to hear from you and thanks for the info.

Well, the bad is my manual shows NO pics of what you are doing.

Now I do have directions....... If I understand your correctly..... You can not get the center bolt out?

It appears it may be left handed threads. I have attached an addition to the manual.......

Removal
Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel assembly. Remove right splash shield. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove crankshaft pulley retaining bolt and washer. Remove crankshaft pulley. Using Crankshaft Damper Remover (T58P-6316-D), remove crankshaft damper from crankshaft.

The additional part.............

Posted By: Travis B Flag Post For Monitor Review

Shop: JACKSON TIRE CENTER
Date: 8/22/2008 12:54:17 PM
The threads on the crank pulley AND the balancer are left handed. I had to replace the pulley because the dampener was slipping and the belt not turning with the crankshaft. TIGHTEN the outer pulley to remove it, it is labeled: right is loose, and when the outer one is off, cut the shaft short so you can fit a normal deep socket on the harmonic balancer bolt, and also tighten to remove. The outer bolt is 1 5/16" and the inner bolt is 15/16".

Is this what you are looking for?

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Also, it looks like you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.

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Sorry Mofire it took so long to get back with you. The computer went down and had to reformat the old drive.

As for your question....... No, I don't believe a bad oil pressure switch could cause the timing chain to lose tension.

Chains can stretch..... Also, the it is possible the timing chain tensioner can become defective.

Hope that helps