Hello i want to replace my timing chain tensioner on my
2002 ford explorer sport 4.0 4wd.
and i was wondering, i want to buy the part off of ebay and i wanted to see which brand is better,
Aftermarket OE Replacement Part or engine pro brand, the reason i want to get it for ebay is because at the stores it cost close to 75 for one. here are the links of the items. and will these ware out faster then buying the ones from the actual store-stores sell OEM standard grade.. so im trying to find out if i should get the engine pro or the Aftermarket OE Replacement Part brand... and will they brake faster then the original OEM standard grade ones you get from like actual stores like autozone and stuff like that?

Engine pro-brand- http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-10-FORD-M...e593da&vxp=mtr

Aftermarket one- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Timin...3dca40&vxp=mtr

 

Have you started the job yet ? If not , suggest you do a little more checking on the 4.0 engine.

 

yes i started the job, the engine is off the car, it was smoking thats why we took it apart,

 

Great !
I was concerned you might not have been aware of the extent you needed to go to get this job done.

 

Since you have the engine out, are you replacing both tensioners? Just wondering as you only mention the left side. Are you also replacing the left and right Timing Chain Cassettes?

 

yes i want to replace both timing chain tensioners..

 

Rockauto.com sells complete timing cassette/tensioner kits on their web site. The price varies depending on if you have a Balance Shaft or not.

 

Hi i was wondering i need to time the timing chain but i cant get the tool i need which is "2002 ford explorer camshaft sprocket holding tool" i was wondering can i time it without?

 

The camshaft needs to be locked in place prior to chain removal. Try here for the tool.

6481 OTC Tools Ford Camshaft Holding Tool Adapter 1997 – 2002 4.0L SOHC V6

 

Hey i was wondering do i need new camshaft bolts when i put the camshaft back on?
and do i need a new jackshaft bolt and Crankshaft Pulley Harmonic Balancer Bolt? the bolts look fine to me i think i heard that you are suppose to replace them like there one time uses bolts torque to yield bolts or something like that? cant remember where i head that thats why im asking