2004 2.3 timing chain? int motor?
Hi all I am thinking of buying an 04 ranger 2wd with 100,000 miles. Its a creampuff. However I researched that this year had a new duratech 2.3 which has a timing chain but is also an interfering motor. Has anyone had a timing chain break or slip a tooth causing extensive damage to the valves? And would it be a good idea to change a chain? I have a 99 with the conventional 2.5 non int w/belt. Any help is appreciated.
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If you want the extra peace of mind, you should go ahead and change it. 100k really isn't that many miles, though. My truck is at 119k miles now (I bought it with 87k), and I have no idea whether the previous owner replaced the timing chain or not. It's on my list of things to do.
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200k on my chain, I'm not worried about it.
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My ranger has the 2.5 and it has a timing BELT. I had it changed @ 138k because I felt I was driving on borrowed time. Ford specs inspection at 60k. I had it done by a shop. I also had them change the water pump at the same time, just to save on labor, because it basically the same process. If I were you, I would change the timing belt.
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When a timing chain is used it should last the entire life on the motor....that being said if you ended up replacing the head I would at that point change the chain and tensionors ..... |
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My tensioner is rattling in warm weather (pissed, sounds like a diesel) will have to do the swap soon! maybe when my auto tranny goes, and i decide to do a manual swap, i can get at it easier.
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155k miles here. These little engines are tough as nails.
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