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Mar 24, 2007 | 04:19 AM

wildazme

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timing chain replacement

when do you have to replace the timing chain on our cars? i have 98000 on mine as of now, just wondering.

Mar 24, 2007 | 04:23 AM

Chubstang

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RE: timing chain replacement

the timing chain is not a maintenance item on these cars, thats usally only with belts.

Mar 24, 2007 | 04:24 AM

lizzyfan

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RE: timing chain replacement

When it breaks...it's not like a belt!

Mar 24, 2007 | 07:43 AM

97targa

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You have to worry about the tendioners and the slides mare so than the chains! I would say 100kmi and it's a good idea, but doesn't mean you can't get 150kmi outta them???

Mar 24, 2007 | 10:30 AM

wildazme

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RE: timing chain replacement

whats the going rate for a replacement of one?

Mar 24, 2007 | 11:13 AM

ackuric

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RE: timing chain replacement

I had a tensioner fail at 80,000 miles, caused the chain to slap my guides and cause a 'slap sound' replaced both tensioners (even though driver side failed) and the one guide, and all is well.

Mar 24, 2007 | 12:05 PM

wildazme

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how much was it?

Mar 24, 2007 | 12:18 PM

AJ06GT

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RE: timing chain replacement

Not as much as the hassle of changing it probably. If you plan on doing a PI swap anytime, that's the perfect time to do the tensioners though. That's what I'm planning on doing.

Mar 24, 2007 | 12:27 PM

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Not as much as the hassle of changing it probably. If you plan on doing a PI swap anytime, that's the perfect time to do the tensioners though. That's what I'm planning on doing.

I would do the chains, tensioners and sprockets all at the same time that you are doing the heads.
See if Ford Racing has a beefed up kit or something.