4.6 timing chain life
#11
RE: 4.6 timing chain life
i've always heard in a proper maintained engine the timing chains don't go bad that soon. their biggest killer is lack of lubrication.
it's timing belts that you really have to worry about
it's timing belts that you really have to worry about
#12
RE: 4.6 timing chain life
ORIGINAL: monkeydude3
i've always heard in a proper maintained engine the timing chains don't go bad that soon. their biggest killer is lack of lubrication.
it's timing belts that you really have to worry about
i've always heard in a proper maintained engine the timing chains don't go bad that soon. their biggest killer is lack of lubrication.
it's timing belts that you really have to worry about
The timing chain is not really a maintenance item. I wouldn't worry about.
#13
RE: 4.6 timing chain life
I have done 5 timing chain jobs
2 mustang GT 1996-98
2 Ford Probes 1995-96
1 Mark VIII 1995
Not One..Not one took more than 3.5 hours. Although I'm a maniac.
I never stop for any breaks, mabe for a sip of beer, but not even to ****.
2 mustang GT 1996-98
2 Ford Probes 1995-96
1 Mark VIII 1995
Not One..Not one took more than 3.5 hours. Although I'm a maniac.
I never stop for any breaks, mabe for a sip of beer, but not even to ****.
#14
RE: 4.6 timing chain life
Boys, figure about 300K miles, there are NYC cabs running around with 4.6 SOHC engines with 500K miles, yes, no BS, 500K miles!
And I'm sure your vehicle is maintained better than theirs. Find a Chevy running around with that kind of miles if you can.
John
And I'm sure your vehicle is maintained better than theirs. Find a Chevy running around with that kind of miles if you can.
John
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RE: 4.6 timing chain life
I have roughly 150k on mine, and counting.. Although I think it's a bit stretched, since I think it's chattering.. Not good...
I thought the newer 4.6's were Non-Interferent...
JT
I thought the newer 4.6's were Non-Interferent...
JT
#16
RE: 4.6 timing chain life
dude you are fine. Just keep up on your oil changes and don't beat on it when it's cold and it will last you a long time. may burn some oil (stupid valve seals) just like mine... but it'll keep runnin like a champ.
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