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Timing chain tensioner bolts

Hello, new timing chains were replaced but oil leaks from those tensioner bolts. 2002 ranger 4.0 4wd. Question is there seems to not be anything on the bolt to keep it from leaking oil out of the little hole under the bolt head and where the bolt seats to the motor. If its a metal washer do they sell them or an O ring? All came as a kit. There were no seals on the old bolts or found in the kit either. What should I do to not have to buy those bolts again or where to find these seals?

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Have a read here: https://www.ranger-forums.com/4-0l-o...ashers-161358/

As said the new ones didn't have the gasket/seal, but you can add one or some sealant when installing
Make sure they are tight, 50ft/lb

 
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Originally Posted by popman
...oil leaks from those tensioner bolts
...seems to not be anything on the bolt to keep it from leaking
...no seals on the old bolts or found in the kit
...What should I do
^^^+Ditto RonD comments above.
Pull both left+right Tensioners, re-install with Gasket\Seal\Washer on each, 2x same part number xu2z-6m252-aa.
Believe washers are thin stainless that conforms to blemishes; the Tensioners tend to leak oil like a stuck pig without them.
Due to a significant scar on left head seat, I had to spiral wrapped that Tensioners washer with teflon to get a seal;
others have used a lite smear of RTV on the washer, which also helps center washer as it tightens.
Be sure to use a TorqWrench & to not cross the threads.
More info at
https://2001fordexplorersporttrac.fa...mingTensioners

 

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