On the hunt for a 4.0 SOHC with no timing chain rattle.
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On the hunt for a 4.0 SOHC with no timing chain rattle.
Hey guys,
I'm currently searching for another 4.0 SOHC engine because the other deal fell through.
I need to know if the timing chain problem was taken care of in 2003 or 2004.
I know they had some big issues with the timing chain tensioner in 2001.5 and 2002 so I'm totally avoiding those years.
And I was also wondering if anybody here has had any experience with the Auto Salvages out West like in Arizona or Nevada. I'm looking for a Salvage Yard that has a huge inventory and won't rip me off.
Thanks in advance,
Brian
I'm currently searching for another 4.0 SOHC engine because the other deal fell through.
I need to know if the timing chain problem was taken care of in 2003 or 2004.
I know they had some big issues with the timing chain tensioner in 2001.5 and 2002 so I'm totally avoiding those years.
And I was also wondering if anybody here has had any experience with the Auto Salvages out West like in Arizona or Nevada. I'm looking for a Salvage Yard that has a huge inventory and won't rip me off.
Thanks in advance,
Brian
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So, basicly this timing chain problem is a hit or miss type deal.
Ok, I have lots of questions ... I hope you guys can help me out here.
Were the engines with the timing chain rattle manufactured at a certain factory?
Does anyone know which serial numbers to avoid?
And how much would it cost to replace the timing chain tensioner? Do you have to have a special tool to do this?
Thanks again,
Brian
Ok, I have lots of questions ... I hope you guys can help me out here.
Were the engines with the timing chain rattle manufactured at a certain factory?
Does anyone know which serial numbers to avoid?
And how much would it cost to replace the timing chain tensioner? Do you have to have a special tool to do this?
Thanks again,
Brian
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So, basicly this timing chain problem is a hit or miss type deal.
Ok, I have lots of questions ... I hope you guys can help me out here.
Were the engines with the timing chain rattle manufactured at a certain factory?
Does anyone know which serial numbers to avoid?
And how much would it cost to replace the timing chain tensioner? Do you have to have a special tool to do this?
Thanks again,
Brian
Ok, I have lots of questions ... I hope you guys can help me out here.
Were the engines with the timing chain rattle manufactured at a certain factory?
Does anyone know which serial numbers to avoid?
And how much would it cost to replace the timing chain tensioner? Do you have to have a special tool to do this?
Thanks again,
Brian
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Yeah buddy!! i am constantly jealous of my bro's super-duty PSD, he can pull 22 mpg's highway with that bad boy (chipped of course). kinda makes you think when my ranger is 1/2 the size and only manages the same mileage. sigh...
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All I've really heard is generally what's been said in this thread.... somewhat hit or miss....and mid '03-mid '04 they "fixed" the tensioner and guide issues. BUT.....I put that in quotations. It'll still eventually wear down and rattle but it'll take alot longer to do so.
Best thing to do is exactly what I did last summer... find the newest, lowest mile engine you can afford. I found a 2006 4.0 with....ready?....................1,000 miles for 1,000 bucks. The water pump pulley was still all painted black. My truck only had about 100k on it but the rattle was unbearable and though I took very well care of it, she's seen better days. The rattle started at about 40k. No sense to spend $1500 on new timing chains, guides, and what have you when the motor has to come out anyway for the rear chain. Why not spend about the same and get a literally BRAND NEW engine out of the deal?? Engine swap FTW.
Best thing to do is exactly what I did last summer... find the newest, lowest mile engine you can afford. I found a 2006 4.0 with....ready?....................1,000 miles for 1,000 bucks. The water pump pulley was still all painted black. My truck only had about 100k on it but the rattle was unbearable and though I took very well care of it, she's seen better days. The rattle started at about 40k. No sense to spend $1500 on new timing chains, guides, and what have you when the motor has to come out anyway for the rear chain. Why not spend about the same and get a literally BRAND NEW engine out of the deal?? Engine swap FTW.
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4.0's were improved sometime in 2003MY and you rarely hear of the timing chain issue that was so common in earlier years.
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Well, I guess since they were all made at the same factory. The serial # wouldn't do me a bit of good.
I guess the bad engines were made on Monday ...lol
I'm in the process of looking for a engine at a salvage yard. I found a 2004 with 50K on e-Bay for $800. (They originally wanted $1100) but I need all the electrical components and the person acted a little strange when I told them that. They also said they didn't have the wiring harness for sale.(I thought that was weird)
This is exactly why I need a doner truck and it seems like none of the salvage yards will sell me the whole truck. I found some wrecked Rangers on those re-builable web-sites, but I can't afford to spend $4500 on a rebuildable truck. Does anybody know of a salvage yard that would be willing to sell the whole truck or a place that would sell me the engine and everything that touches it?
I would greatly appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.
Brian
I guess the bad engines were made on Monday ...lol
I'm in the process of looking for a engine at a salvage yard. I found a 2004 with 50K on e-Bay for $800. (They originally wanted $1100) but I need all the electrical components and the person acted a little strange when I told them that. They also said they didn't have the wiring harness for sale.(I thought that was weird)
This is exactly why I need a doner truck and it seems like none of the salvage yards will sell me the whole truck. I found some wrecked Rangers on those re-builable web-sites, but I can't afford to spend $4500 on a rebuildable truck. Does anybody know of a salvage yard that would be willing to sell the whole truck or a place that would sell me the engine and everything that touches it?
I would greatly appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.
Brian
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Bleh..... Add a trans, a tcase, two driveshafts, and the fact that there's no way in hell I'm going to an auto. Manualing a 5.0 4x4 isn't as easy as it seems. Bob knows a little about that I do believe...
Not to hijack....but Bob, how is your truck coming along?
WOW....you still got it. I've always kicked myself hardcore for not making a roadtrip and pick up your engine/trans/tcase when it was all for sale as a bundle(minus tcase linkage or shifter?). And at the time, I needed the trans too. Oh well...live and learn.
Not to hijack....but Bob, how is your truck coming along?
WOW....you still got it. I've always kicked myself hardcore for not making a roadtrip and pick up your engine/trans/tcase when it was all for sale as a bundle(minus tcase linkage or shifter?). And at the time, I needed the trans too. Oh well...live and learn.