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Any how-to for changing the timing chains on an '04 4.6L?

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Old 05-23-2012, 07:22 PM
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Any how-to for changing the timing chains on an '04 4.6L?
What other parts do I replace while I'm in there? Do I need any specialty tools? How hard of a job is it?
 
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Old 05-23-2012, 07:35 PM
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Old 05-23-2012, 07:43 PM
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OK thanks.
 
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and another....https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...r-engines.html
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 05:48 PM
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I have an '04. Still the same?
 
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purty much
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 09:16 PM
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And which kit should I use? The one without the 3 gears for $141 or with for $214?
 
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Old 05-24-2012, 09:47 PM
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And which kit should I use? The one without the 3 gears for $141 or with for $214?
Both are for the two valve?
 
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Both are for the two valve?
I looked them up for an '04 4.6 so whatever that takes.
 
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And what other parts should I get? Crank seal? Front cover or valve cover gaskets?
 
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Old 05-25-2012, 08:06 AM
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And what other parts should I get? Crank seal? Front cover or valve cover gaskets?
Yep. Unless you like leaks
 
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