Ford 4.0L SOHC Front Timing Chain Replacement (Without Special Tools!)
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Hey everyone! Today I show you how to replace the rear timing chain cassette on a 4.0L SOHC engine without using the special OTC 6488 tool kit. This can be done at home. Take your time, listen closely. If you have any doubt, stop. Please subscribe!
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There’s 19 people that do not like themselves and had nothing else to do on Monday night! Your are a genius.
Hahahah thank you! Much appreciated!
Exactly how i have been doing these timing jobs. Glad to know im not the only one who does this with vice grips
Vice grips can be used for everything!
I just picked up a sohc to install in my Bronco II. This video is a great help since I will replace chains before the swap.
Had to pull my engine in my mustang because both sides blew, ended up just getting a used engine with less miles but I’m still doing this job while it’s out for longevity. Your video really cleared up a lot of my questions thank you!
Just pulled one out of a mustang today
Gracias amigo por todo lo que has compartido en diferentes videos como este , seguí todas las instrucciones que das , para reparar el motor de mi Ford Explorer 2003 y quedó muy bien , todo ese proceso de cambio de cadenas , tensores y Gasket , muy bien explicado , te agrádese mucho por compartir tus conocimientos con nosotros , jamás había hecho algo así , pues no soy mecánico pero al ver tus videos me anime y mi Ford ha queda muy bien , mil gracias y bendiciones 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I can’t thank you enough for this video! I have a 2006 mountaineer with 240,000 miles and the chain is slapping. Everyone tells me how horrid of a job this is, but I’m overall pretty mechanically inclined and with this video it inspired enough confidence in me to tackle it. I’ll update when I have the chain in if I’m able to get it going by myself
Thank you for this video, saves my life knowing I don't have to pull my engine to get to these chains like I was told by every shop in town!!!. you are very gifted. Thanks so much again
You’re welcome, please keep in mind that to replace the back chain you must remove the engine. All the fronts can be done with engine in vehicle. Thanks for watching!
@@iamdjnamThanks again. I'll let you you how it goes. Any suggestions on a brand for the best parts? So many bad reviews on these Ebay kits. I found a good deal on a Cloyes set.
Get the melling kit. Cloyes is made in taiwan.
Because they would wanna replace the rear chains while doing the front. I would.
My Haynes book says you remove the passenger side chain cassette with the engine in place; there is no way to do that.
Great video love it ! I’m currently working on a 2003 ford explore 4.0
Thanks to your video I’m able to get it done right.
AWESOME information man!!! Perfect work around love that you found a way around what "THEY SAY" AWESOME
I really appreciate what you're doing. You're good at the work and good at the video editing. Very impressive.
Thanks so much! Although I probably wouldn’t tackle this myself, I have a better understanding of it’s workings! You e got a lot of knowledge for such a young Cat! Kudos!
I agree stebo46. I have a better understanding and this gentleman knows his stuff and can explain it well. Good job!
Thank you young man, for the excellent video. Instructional, clear, and to the point. This helps me immensely on knowing how to proceed now and what parts i need to fix my engine. Top end of front cassette blew up and put a large crack/hole in the front of driver's side valve cover. Nice to know i can do the repair without pulling the engine. Fingers crossed the rear cassette never goes. I feel bad for you seeing only 57 Likes out of 1,080 views, this vid deserves more. New subscriber now. Well done and thanks again.
I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for the like and comment!
@@iamdjnam You're welcome.
I have the same problem on my 2006 .
Yes I too have the same problem, cracked the valve cover…. I do have a question, so after taking off the valve cover there is water! Now I had a a company replace my two tensioners and my thermostat housing 3 weeks ago because I was too busy now I have the cassette all shattered. What is your take on the antifreeze under valve covers? The oil is still relatively water free and not milky but oil cap has moisture?
100% normal for the cap to have moisture. Don’t worry about it.
Great video man! You remind me of me when I was younger. I'm 41 now and I still do most of my own work. You have so much knowledge already and could go beyond doing these videos. I can see you doing an actual tv series garage show. Glad I found your vids! All likes from me and a Subscribe! ✌️😉
Thanks very helpful. And from such a young man. Lol no matter you know what your doing and you helped me out alot thanks.
Same here I'm 43 I've done a few timing chain jobs but not any fords thanks for sharing with the rest of the classroom
Wow! Did not know U had to remove the valve cover. Thank U. Incredibly Helped
Thanks for the vid. My 06 explorer blew the guide, poked it out the valve cover. The cheap easy way or to the dump she goes, got my money out of it already but we did it this way. Quick tip on that extra balancer chain, chop it off with a small bolt cutter, no mess, chopped right through it. New guide 30 bucks, ebay valve cover fifty bucks (probably could have used JB weld), tube of black RTV six bucks.
Damn right I’ve done that so many times. eBay guide and send it!
This young man is great at making a video on this motor and he's very young I can tell he's only going to get better on this motor I'm working on one myself hence the reason I watch the video and I very glad I did
Thanks for the kind words! :)
What a stud! Great video, great attention to detail and the added time stamps are legit.
Thank you for making the video, very helpful! Keep up the good work.
Hello,I love your video,it's very educative,I need to watch your video on rear timing chain fix.thank you
So surprised watching this, you know what you are doing. Great video!
Nice video, very thorough and informative.
Excellent video,most helpful,u came up with great ideas mur a really good mechanic! Thanks for making this video,taking the time to make video and sharing most helpful hints,thanks much! Tom Rutz
Nice professional job for a diy'er to follow. Thanks for the effort.
Absolutely. Glad I could help.
Outstanding video. Great knowledge
Hello and tanks for the help I have a cuestión the jack shaft have been on time too
I cut my balance shaft chain off with bolt cutters. Worked pretty good. Did not feel like messing with the jackshaft. The tensioner for the balance shaft chain came apart. I heard the rattle under acceleration. I immediately stopped using my Explorer and started surgery. I deleted that chain and replaced all the guides and cassettes. Only 125k and the engine had been previously been into. Found all the front head threads for the brackets heli-coiled 🤬. I’m at least on my way back together with it.
Thanks! Doing it now on my Lr3
I don't even have a Ford ( F.ix O.r R.epair D.aily, LOL) but your video was SO Good I Subscribed for you anyway, Way to make a really Excellent Comprehensive Video with perfect picture VIDEO, awesome camera, with a Clean engine, SO many guys get on here with a greasy , smudged over engine that you can't see clearly, not to mention there's oil, grease, crap going into their work! THANK YOU, lets hope this raises the bar for TH-cam!! Thanks Again.
Ahhhh this comment made my day!! Thank you so much for the kind words. So glad you can appreciate the clear camera, directions, and clean workspace. You’re the best!!
Awsome video bro...!!!!!
Keep up the video's on this engine!!!!!
Very helpful!
You rock dude.
Don't know if it has been mentioned anywhere else but, I just took out my 2003 4x2 XLT engine out for a complete rebuild...It's got a 4x4 balance shaft unit ... Definitely OEM installed. We are first and only owners; never worked-on by anyone else before..
Yup. Whatever’s left on the assembly line from the previous year they throw in.
When I did my first 4.0 swap in my 07 Limited, your videos were not around. They would have helped alot, good work. As it happens I am pulling it out again, no compression on any bank 2 cylinders. We'll see what's what when I get it out and crack that head. My question is about the balance shaft. In one of your timing videos you removed the chain and sprocket all together. I believe you said you don't need it. My rig is a 2 WD, of course I will do a complete cassettes and guides replacement when I have it out, how can I be sure removing my balance shaft chain is ok for my vehicle. One less part of the 4.0 timing job is fine with me. You do good work, well done.
Funny you should say that. When I did my first rebuild there weren’t any videos. That’s why I started making them. Get rid of the balance shaft. It makes no difference and is one less rotating part.
Thanks excellent informative video,thanks for ur ideas and great pictures of the job! Tom Rutz
Good job, very helpful !!
Awsome job thanks so much for taking the time to make this video I liked the little chain idea you were very professional I still say Ford sucks for the plastic guides and putting the right side to the rear
Great video I have the tool for accuracy I’m good to go thank you
Thank you for this video 🙏🏾
Great video. Most likely not my issue, but it id need a backup vehicle if im going to work on a project like this anyway!
My 2005 Explorer 4.0 has 188K on it and so far, so good on the timing stuff.....I will be putting a Reman in it for around 3500.00 if anything goes bad.
Great job great video!! Bravo!!!
great video. my sons jump timing busted valve cover so i can look forward to bent valves
This is terrific and a great overview of the 4.0 engine! I did not know these things! Thanks!!!
Thanks so much God bless you
Great videos, try doing more cars to grow your channel but by all means your doing great all ready and i love it
Thank you! Wish I owned more cars, the whole family has explorers!
Ill be doing this next week in the truck just the front i did the rear cassettes like a year ago
Thank you for your help.
I have that same flashlight. Ive broke it and fixed it about 12 times now. Cant live without it.
Get a better flashlight
@@Choke-fp8gm my friend gave it to me and he got killed 2 years ago. I have better ones but this one must live on.
This guy is good!!!
Thank you!!
I work on vehicles and the video is very good thorough and you know your shit good man
Much appreciated thanks for the kind words
You say at the end that you checked your work with the tool. And? I'm assuming no adjustment needed. ??
I'm glad to see this video. I'm assembling the entire engine. I start with pistons and crankshaft tomorrow. I'd like to NOT have to pay for shipping for that timing tool. I'm actually asking a smith to make me a valve spring compressor from an old crowbar. I can press them fine with the head off, but once it's timed, I'm going to need something that doesn't clamp from underneath the head (and I don't want to install the head with the rockers in place and under pressure.) Exciting stuff! :)
I double checked everything with the OTC tool. It was good to go. Keep those cams clamped and you’ll be fine.
100%🎉love it!
Very nice brother
Thanks for your great videos on this engine, I’m doing the timing myself on my 4 x4. Xlt 2001 Ford Ranger with this engine on manual tranny. Any tips on engine removal for a manual tranny? Also theres a plastic piece behind my harmonic balancer and hoping not to damage it on removal. This early year Ranger has a few differences from later rangers. Thanks again for taking time to video and post your expertise.
Yeah so that plastic piece pushes the seal in exactly where it needs to be if you didn’t press it in enough. I always make sure it’s in good shape. I’ve never pulled a 4.0 on a manual, I can’t imagine it’s much different than the auto.
Good job
Amazing work!! How did you get to know all of this stuff?
Question, is the Crank Timing gear beveled on one side? I ask because after my rebuild the crank pulley is out by 1/4 inch and eating belts after 150 miles. I suspect that this gear may be in backwards pushing pulley out the 1/4"
Thanks.
Great video
Thanks so much God bless u
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Nice job! Can you describe what symptoms the engine exhibits that would necessitate this work to be done. Thanks for an excellent video.
Cold start rattle, rattle constantly, rattle at 2200rpms and above
I subscribed. Very well done video. Can my front cassette be done with motor in the car?
What did you use to loosen the cam bolt? Got vise grips on the cam but can’t get it loose with a breaker bar. Great video for showing all the chains replacement. Very helpful!
19mm with breaker bar. Front sprocket is regular thread. Rear sprocket is reverse thread.
Nice Video! I have a 1996 ford aerostar. 4.0 I think this is the same engine. Would you make a movie about start to finish with engine removal. Possibly show us how to clean out the oil circulation holes and crank bearings replacement. My engine has 200k and has High oil pressure. Maybe even a hole engine rebuild
I don’t own an aerostar, but this definitely is NOT the same engine. This is a sohc. Yours is an OHV. If you look on my channel I have a complete rebuild series of a sohc engine and an install/removal video of one.
I am so thankful for this I do have a question can you leave the balance shaft chain off of a 2 wdr motor as well
If it’s 2WD it won’t come with a balance shaft. If you have one, leave the chain off but put the sprockets back on.
Excellent video!!!! Can you answer the following? 1 . Time (hours) to remove engine outside? and 2. Time (hours) to install engine back in place? Thank you very much.
Good info. You sound like Chris Fix's brother 😂
Same state same town
I'm hearing some new noises in my wifes mountaineer and got a quote for the timing chain and water pump replacement today... with tax it's almost $6200! I wish you lived in Colorado Springs... 😔
Two of my Ford Rangers have the 4.0L SOHC engine. Both of them were making a loud noise that turned out to be the water pump. Water pump shaft bearing was the issue.
@@nofortunatesonII A few weeks later there was a coolant leak one morning. I ended up replacing the water pump and that seems to have fixed both issues
Hey @Platinum Productions, you're videos have been a lifesaver as I break into my daughters 4.0L 2005 Ford Sport Trac. Quick question though. I have the valve covers off, but not the harmonic balancer and timing cover. Those are my next steps. I am planning on replacing the front timing chain because I did a compression test on cylinders 2 & 5 (middle cylinders on each side) and 2 (passenger side had 225lb compression (seems awful high) and 5 had zero compression. I did the test to see which side had lost compression because I suspected the engine jumped timing. My daughter was driving it and it shut off on her doing 55mph. And won't start back up. In fact, it turns over very slow. It's not a battery or alternator problem. Can a blown head gasket cause this same symptom? When I took the intake off, there was a significant amount of coolant puddled on the top of the engine block. The engine is still in the vehicle.
I appriciate your very informative and intuitive step-by-step explanations in your videos. I try to follow the same approach when I make my videos.
Yes depending on the location a headgasket can cause low compress
Hello do you have any good used camshafts that I can purchase from you? If so please let me know asap.... thanks and love the videos keep them coming
Sir what is substitute for engine 4.0 explorer to diesel engine
this kid smart. i had to subscribe i unjoyed watching this video
No what you're seeing here's a shade tree mechanic that uses everything except the proper incorrect tools I'm a master mechanic for like 37 years and we don't do shit like that we do it correctly the proper tools and everything now if you don't have that and you want to do it his way good luck to you we usually see people like him his work come into our shop all the time.
great
was just wondering how you could have a bent valve if you jumped timing, i thought it was a non interference engine? i could be wrong just little confused, but the video was very helpful thanks
It’s an interference engine.
What about these updated sprocket notes I see? When I look at timing sets, some mention needing to get the latest OE design front jackshaft, crankshaft, and balance shaft sprockets. Ever dealt with this? My engine is an 01. All original timing components.
They’re full of crap. Use the original jackshaft and crank sprocket you’ll never have an issue.
My wife drove her 2004 4.0 sohc explorer 590,000 miles before it jumpped time. I am a retired ford tech, i bought the 04 explorer off lease with 28,000 miles flushed all fluids and changed to amsoil products even in the differential. annual coolant flushes.. service is the key and i swear by amsoil prouducts. Have the engine out clean as pin inside warped a few valves on drivers head. Since i can do the valves myself thinking of putting it back to running since the trans only has 18,000 miles on it. she wants it back running she don't like the ford edge (travelling nurse). That exploder has been all over the usa and has had the holy shit ran outta of it cause she drives like a bat outta hell. she gets blue lightted several times a month pulled over, when she tells them hospice nurse they let her go.
Just rebuild the whole thing at this point
Are the slots on the camshaft perfectly flush? Super exact? They don't both lean slightly in or anything?
Hi Nick in all of your videos I haven’t seen any thing on installing the front cover around the crank, did I over look one of your videos? I may have found my moisture problem in that I have pitting around the water ports. I remember one vid where you applied black rtv in the corners… would you or do you dab around the water ports? Thx
It’s shown towards the end of my headgasket video.
Do you have a video for replacing head gasket on 08 mustang v6? I like the way you explain everything as your doing it
Very soon I will! That is one I've been wanting to make for a while.
@@iamdjnam can I do that and keep the timing in so I don't have to worry about setting it?
@@dustinblevins8307 No. Cam gear must be taken off to remove cylinder head. Retiming the entire engine is a must.
@@iamdjnam ok I was afraid of that, thank you
@@iamdjnam you cant hold the cam still, disconnect the gear and remove the head? Im literally getting ready to start this job and if i cant i do it without special tools i may send it in to have it done, i really dont have the time to dink around or the want to get the tools, only doin this to sell the truck with a clear mind.
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Thx bro
No prob
What if it (umped timing on me, um the cam shafts r not even with the heads but my crank shaft is top dead center
Hey brother What about that top center cog that the chain attached to? Is that just a roller for the chain to move on?
if your theory of 4 stroke engines is
good no special tool is needed to time the camsshafts Simply put the cylinder no: 1 at top dead center and position the lobes of the cam must point upwards at 180 degrees from the rockers. then according to the order of fire put the cylndre no: 2 at the top dead center and do the same thing and it's done.
The moment a leakdown test is mentioned for diags, you got me. Thumbs up to you. young man..
That means a lot to me. Thank you so much .
Great video, very informative coming from a home mechanic myself. But just curious, how long did it take for you to notice you forgot to replace the oil pump chain or did you do it on purpose and install an aux oil pump in some way?
That’s a balance shaft. Not an oil pump. I purposely remove it.
@@iamdjnam What happens if you don’t install it?
Awesome video,
Im from Australia and the TTY bolts are a 3 month wait from Ford
Would it be worth risking reusing the jack shaft bolts these are not common motors here
Thanks
If it snaps I won’t be held liable. So I’m telling you no….but we both know what can be done.
Haha thanks ,
Might add some lock tight hopefully she'll be right
Don’t! The metal twists and stretches. It won’t loosen it’ll just twist right off. Leave loctite out of it.
Quick question, when removing the jackshaft sprocket to get to the chain, do I need both camshafts vice gripped?
It’s always better safe than sorry. Clamp both cams.
Howsit, please could you help me with this 4.0L V6 - it has a EGR low voltage after I carried out the repair as per your video
Low voltage is related to wiring and not the engine. Check your connections.
witaj co to moze byc po odpaleniu przez chwile na dole silnika z lewej strony cos grzechocze przez 10 secund a potem jest ok?
Also I wanted to know how do I get the cam shafts back even with the heads , do I just turn them backwards to get them back in position or do I turn them click wise all the way around and what about the valves hiting the pistons and get bent or something .????? Can u please help me with this asap
If the cams don’t line up, you jumped time and bent the valves. You need to do a leakdown test to confirm.
I'm having to replace the Passenger side Engine head due to the timing chain tensioner threads being damaged, and I was wondering how, if possible to replace it with out having to re time the engine?
It comes with the camshaft. Could I put the old head at TDC and then set the new head on TDC?
It’s risky business. One tooth off and the whole motor is trashed. I highly recommend buying the cam tool kit then returning it or something.
So, I don't have to pull the engine to do the front timing chains and tensioner? It looks as though I could do it in the vehicle.
Hi.I have a few questions hoping you might be able to answer.We just bought a 2006 ford explorer xlt sport utility and i think its the 4.0 in it. We tried starting it but it almost acts like its out of time.Is the timing a common thing with these engines?Also do the engines need to be out of the vehicle to redo the timing?And if the timing did go on this vehicle would it have hurt anything else like valves etc..?Thank you
Hello. The vehicle can be timed with the engine in it. Although you can’t replace the back timing components with the engine installed, it would have to come out. And yes, if the engine is out of time you will bend the valves.
I have a 05 Ford Explorer with the 4.0 v6 that has a tapping sound. After replacing the injectors. Can’t figure out where it’s coming from. I replaced both timing chain tensioners and primed them with clean oil. Thought that could be the problem. It still makes that sound. It’s coming from the front of the engine. And no it’s not making that known rattling sound from the chains. The engine only has 170k miles on it. What are your thoughts that I should check? Any suggestions I greatly appreciate it.
Pull the valve covers.
@@iamdjnam I did check all of the valve lash adjusters and roller followers. They all are fine. Now would the chain guides etc behind the water pump make a tapping sound?
Dude has a setup to pull an entire engine, yet the title in the video reads "...(Without Special Tools!)"
If one head was 180 out do u think it will bend valves
What do you do if you take everything apart without marking anything or holding the camshaft in place? How do I get my timing, right? I have a engine with the timing chains off but not sure how to get the camshaft in the correct place along with the time gears because they aren't marked and free spin. I'm pretty sure my camshaft has been turned out of place
You need to watch my head gasket video where I go over timing and how to properly use the OTC 6488 timing tool kit. The engine does not have timing marks or colored links. You need to have a confident understanding of this engine or you will destroy the valves
When you change the cassettes out..do you change the actual timing chains/tensioners/sprockets??
You can if you want. You don’t have to.
I threw a timing chain, and preparing to remove the engine I have had it 17 Years and has 248124 thousand miles, dropped the oil pan and was full of plastic pieces . I came across your video of rebuilding the 4.0 but have never done it. I am thinking of throwing a used engine in there to get her running again and then rebuilding my current motor. I am mechanically inclined and have done almost all the work on the vehicle through the years. your video makes the rebuild look pretty easy I was amazed actually thought it would be harder, do you think a novice can do it just hashing it over in my brain and could use a project but would also need to get the specs and everything from you if i attempt it. just want to get your thoughts on it
I rebuilt my first 4.0 in 2015. Never touched an engine in my life. Took me 2 months but I did it, still running today. Cheap route is throw a used motor in it. Rebuilding yourself with quality parts will cost you upwards of $2k.
@@iamdjnam cool thanks for replying and the thorough videos big time help
Great video. I have a Landrover Discovery 3 with this cologne engine. Very useful video, and interesting the balance shift can be deleted. Why was it in there in the first place?
It’s supposed to reduce vibration when you’re engaged in 4x4. I think it’s BS, I’m in 4x4 all the time in the woods and never noticed a difference.
Yes that does seem strange, why would there be additional engine vibration because it's offroad.. the Great video, I will share down under here in Aus in the landrover forum.
Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!
Sorry last question, if I remove the chain for the balance shift, presumably this won't affect oil supply elsewhere around the engine?
Nope I always remove the chain and just leave the balance shaft sitting there.
Hello! Please tell me after replacing the replacement of the repair kit on a Ford Explorer 4.0 sohc began knocking and began to pour oil from the valve cover of the left head into the intake manifold in the 3 and 4 cylinders because of what it may be? Thanks!
Did a chunk of plastic come blasting thru the valve cover?
So, you can keep the chain and just buy a cassette?? Thanks for making this video.
Yes. I usually reuse the chains and sprockets and just put a new cassette.