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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
Front Timing Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Disaster Averted
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<blockquote data-quote="swshawaii" data-source="post: 1037491" data-attributes="member: 67547"><p>Duncan, I assume you will be replacing both since you said tensioner<strong>s</strong>. If you've already replaced the notoriously leaking lower t-stat housing you are probably familiar with the tiny metal coolant sensor clips that tend to fly off when removing. I highly recommend using forceps, needle nose vice grips, or a similar tool to R&R the sensor(s). At the very least tie a string or even a zip tie to the clip to avoid losing them in the engine bay. Mine went flying after it came out of the sensor port and took me 30 minutes to find blindly with a magnetic pick up tool. I got extremely lucky finding it because most don't. Dorman #8000019 is an aftermarket replacement clip in case the local Ford dealer doesn't stock them. NEVER been a fan of Dorman parts, but I've read their clip fits like the original. GL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="swshawaii, post: 1037491, member: 67547"] Duncan, I assume you will be replacing both since you said tensioner[B]s[/B]. If you've already replaced the notoriously leaking lower t-stat housing you are probably familiar with the tiny metal coolant sensor clips that tend to fly off when removing. I highly recommend using forceps, needle nose vice grips, or a similar tool to R&R the sensor(s). At the very least tie a string or even a zip tie to the clip to avoid losing them in the engine bay. Mine went flying after it came out of the sensor port and took me 30 minutes to find blindly with a magnetic pick up tool. I got extremely lucky finding it because most don't. Dorman #8000019 is an aftermarket replacement clip in case the local Ford dealer doesn't stock them. NEVER been a fan of Dorman parts, but I've read their clip fits like the original. GL [/QUOTE]
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Front Timing Chain Hydraulic Tensioner Disaster Averted
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