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timing chain
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<blockquote data-quote="Yardsale " data-source="post: 1018975" data-attributes="member: 58988"><p>Yes - they (there are three in the 4x2) last as long as the engine (when the timing chain goes, so does the engine).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You are correct - no preventative maintenance.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Listen for a light tapping on cold start. The spring in the hydraulic-spring timing chain tensioners weakens and does not provide enough tension at cold start (the oil pressure takes over after a few seconds). You want to replace them soon after you hear the tapping because damage to the plastic timing chain guides may result and you DO NOT want to deal with them (especially the rear - engine removal)).</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I have 235,000 miles on my '01 with no tapping, yet [fingers crossed]. All I do for the engine is regular oil and filter changes coolant system service.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yardsale , post: 1018975, member: 58988"] Yes - they (there are three in the 4x2) last as long as the engine (when the timing chain goes, so does the engine). You are correct - no preventative maintenance. Listen for a light tapping on cold start. The spring in the hydraulic-spring timing chain tensioners weakens and does not provide enough tension at cold start (the oil pressure takes over after a few seconds). You want to replace them soon after you hear the tapping because damage to the plastic timing chain guides may result and you DO NOT want to deal with them (especially the rear - engine removal)). I have 235,000 miles on my '01 with no tapping, yet [fingers crossed]. All I do for the engine is regular oil and filter changes coolant system service. [/QUOTE]
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