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Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.Timing cover off. Pretty clean, no signs of chain wear. Chain guides not broken as far as I can tell. Passenger side chain is tight... -
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Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.The vast majority of the miles, even with the previous owner, are highway miles. Very little stop and go.
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Yes I cant get over how clean the inside of your engine is Samos, mine was similar at 105K. Its a sign its been regularly serviced...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.All they have to say is to remove the sealer whether your tensioners are new or old and, if old with a bad seal to get new ones. It's...
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Well I’d say the proof is in those photos you shared. Can definitely tell the 2 seals arnt going to play nice together imo
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Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.Good to hear! I have only used the Motorcraft 5w-20 Blend and the 820S filter with changes at about 3k. Pretty sure that's what the...
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Cams look excellent! Metallurgy and lubrication have truly reset expectations for engine longevity.
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Samos3 replied to the thread Cams and timing.Harmonic balancer pulling.... Standard small three jaw puller is a no go. Maybe if the engine is out of the car where you see...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.I suspect the recommendation (from Ford, according to Felpro) to replace an old tensioner if the sealer is bad, even though you're going...
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yes! You would then peal off the factory bead to get a nice clean flat surface to use this gasket. Same gos for if there brand new as...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.Okay, here is what the tensioner looks like with oem sealer and the Felpro gasket. I highly doubt they mean to use both. The oem sealer...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.But if the 'repair' is good, then it should be good on new tensionsers to avoid having to do the repair later? Since it is to repair a...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.Every 'official' pic with gaskets in place seem to show no oem sealer sticking out anywhere. I'm going to have to test fit a gasket. If...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.That says to remove the old tensioner and inspect the sealing bead. If its bad, replace the tensioner, if not, clean and reuse it. And...
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Samos3 replied to the thread Remove Chain Tensioner Sealer?.Makuloco's Facebook post and discussion on the Felpro gaskets....inconclusive. Lots of 'Well, I just did this or that and no problems so...
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