Ryan218 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Who here has done the time chains on a 4.0 from a 04 explorer? I'm getting ready to pull the motor on my explorer to rebuild it. The timing on it looks like a pain in the add with chain front of motor and the back. Could use a little help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Good luck is all I have to say. They say you can some how do the rear chain with the motor in. But I wouldjust pull the motor and do it on a stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 What Rocky said. Though I would replace the guides too. I know there was a recall for the 98 we had for the timing chain guides (we found out after they broke). You probably have revised guides, but it couldn't hurt since your rebuilding anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Yeah getting it all. Anyone have all te specitly tools for it to time it i can borrow/rent from someone for the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 what all tools are needed to time this thing? pulling the motor out this weekend then getting all the parts to start this. the mustang just devopled somemssive oil consumtion problem so i need to get this fixed so i can put the mustang in the garage and build another motor lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 what all tools are needed to time this thing? pulling the motor out this weekend then getting all the parts to start this. Only special service tools I remember using were cam holders. Make sure you have a good set of quick disconnect tools for the trans and fuel lines. Edit: look into getting/borrowing this kit if you want the least amount of trouble. OTC 6488 4.0 SOHC Cam service kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 ok thank you. timing this motor looks like a massive pain and i really dont want to set it up wrong. damn cheapest ive found was 180 for the kit. if someone has this tool ill happily throw them 50 bucks or whatever to borrow the tool or the day. orrrr if someone wants to time it...more money and beer..... or walk me through as i do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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