Ford 4.6 SOHC Timing Chain Replacement - Out of Vehicle

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In this video, we have a Ford 4.6 SOHC motor out of a Mercury Mountaineer. We are going to replace the timing chain as it is very worn.

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[@shelbyhilliard8677]

Do you have to drop the oil pan to remove the timing chain cover and is grinding the first three teeth off the ratchet in the tencher

[@findfixxflip]

finally a good descriptive video. extremely helpful in current job of replacing a head on 2010 police interceptor. spark plug hole was stripped out and not fixable. video will be up soon. anyway congrats boss for giving some good content to the community

[@rjinnh3933]

Without removing the head, a permanent repair for Ford Modular Engine Spark Plug Threads is well documented in many YToob vids.

[@ETKSauron]

To anybody doing this, do yourself a favor and get the CAST IRON tensioners, not the plastic ones that come in a lot of the kits. The cast iron ones are superior in every way. Do you really want to have to do this again when one of the plastic ones fail?

[@dougk3500]

how do the plastic ones fail? just the gasket mostly? I heard the cast ones eventually stick fully extended.

[@ETKSauron]

@@dougk3500 they crack and disentegrate, they warp with heat and lose seal, lots of ways. lots more issues with them.

[@dougk3500]

great video. Just did one on an e150. Sadly I have a lil engine "hop" and a p0358 code after getting most things back together. Showing lean on that bank too. Near certain I did the timing job right but it just sits unwell in the back of my mind. Other known issues would be loose connectors on coils 4,7,8. and the engine being soaked in coolant when working along with many a vacuum leak i haven't found. Scan tool did not pick up misfires or injector faults when the truck was clearly having a low idle sputter. knock sensor hovering at 25 when idling. Would love some thoughts the community that watches these.🙂

[@CALLACI]

Very good video strait to the point very clear not over complicated like some.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Thank you!!! :)

[@feellnfroggy]

Nice job with the Black and Decker matrix. nobody gives them enough credit.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Finally, after 3 years of using it on camera, you are the first one to comment on it. Lol I do love that tool! :) extremely underrated

[@TROUBLEMAKERVIDZ]

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll i was thinking the same thing i have 2 of them in my shop and they do great for the money spent

[@charliebriley7591]

If it was mine I would Squirt some oil all over those guides and chains before putting the cover back on because on first start up those chains will be dry, good video. thanks for sharing

[@lisamccrary3202]

Also he put the chains and guides on dry. He did not pre-lube them. This will cause premature failure.

[@starrwoman1]

Awesome video, Chad, you made it look like a walk in the park. Thank so much for sharing and your time. :D

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Thank you for watching!!!! :)

[@hammedhakanni427]

Xup

[@solexxx8588]

If you change the chains , you should replace the gears as well. Taking the motor out to do a timing kit replacement is unnecessary. It's easy to just take out the rad and shroud to take the timing cover off. You should also do the water pump and oil pump while you are at it. It's important to clean the oil pan out if your guides are worn or pieces are missing. Royal pain in the ass to drop the oil pan though.

[@MeatBird]

Drop oil pan? Don't you just unscrew the pan?

[@mike61704]

I think he means while the engine is in the car. The K-Member is in the way of the oil pan so you have to lift the engine up to get clearance and then it just barely slips out. Its a pain in the ass. @@MeatBird

[@QuezCuh]

Very good video. Gave me the confidence I needed‼️🤣 thanks

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Thanks man! Glad to help!

[@dkeny55]

Woodruff key at 12 oclock and you dont have to worry about valves contacting pistons

[@rickydelrosario1159]

Thank you for sharing this . Nice video bro...

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Thank you!!

[@alpinehs]

Awesome job done 😂

[@wadedeeds1738]

Great video. Thanks.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

You're welcome!!!

[@JAVY-sj9uy]

i think i messed up my engine ,when i removed those tensors the camshafts kicked back like 3 links then i turned them back by hand with a socket.did i bent the valves?

[@Gtag_thagoat]

Not as long as the links marked lined up with the marks on the cam sprockets and crank mark!

[@peter1964able]

Followed your video and the right side is nice n tight but the left is loose. Not much but not as tight as the right. I can turn the cam slightly counterclockwise and it will be as tight as the right.Could that be if there a valve in the open position? Could the turn the engine over by hand to see if it tightens up?

[@kevinenriquez706]

How can i put my car in TDC if i already took the tensioners and guides off and the camshafts are being held by a special holding tool so they wont spin and the pistons hit the valves on my 2002 mercury grand marquis 4.6 2v v8? Before i took everything apart i had put it to TDC and now the marked links wont wont align right on the marked spots on the sprockets and i made sure i spun the crank till it was a TDC any help please!?

[@sedikikamara249]

Hi can you please help me with the timing Mark?

[@brianturner4382]

You are supposed to lock the cams before taking the chains off. The cams spinning freely like that... that valves will hit the pistons causing valve damage. If you don’t know what you are doing than you shouldn’t be making videos. People LOCK THE CAMS FIRST!

[@dylang7468]

How do you lock the cams?

[@JuanPerez-ul8mu]

brian turner well maybe you should have the balls to make the video

[@CarsandGuitars100]

Yes, in a perfect siutation where you had the cam lock tools, it'd be ideal. If you keep close care of the cams positions when removing the chain, you'll be fine, and If the timing marks match on the cam sprockets to the timing chain, it's in time, lol...

[@ETKSauron]

Brian is correct...this service should not be done w/out locking the cams...spend the money/rent the tool to do it!

[@curtispinson]

@@ETKSauron required on some engines like a GM 3.4 which has no timming marks,,,4.6 a walk in the park

[@royceanderson3389]

Great Video.

[@thedobermangang3503]

GOOD VIDEO MY BROTHER

[@alfonsoolvera34]

One question can you put the nails that have the top of the chain

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Hey Alfonso, can you explain more of what you mean by nails?

[@commanderstud2417]

When you release that tensioner and the cam slips the valves dont hit the pistons? Im confused. I always thought when the crank keyway was at 11 o'clock it put #1 at tdc?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

If it is TDC, then the valves are all the way closed for that piston that is all the way up. So, nothing would hit. Valves bend when the valve is stuck open and the crank is still spinning causing the piston to hit it.

[@commanderstud2417]

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll ah ok I see.. Thanks.

[@kdub6667]

So its safe with no holding tool?

[@donerickson1954]

@@kdub6667 no

[@amadeusgonzalez3]

How many miles did the motor have

[@jeffarmer4428]

Will this engine bolt up to the trans in a ford explorer that came with the 4.0l V-6 ? Does anyone here know ?

[@08_crown_vic]

Is this possible without removing the water pump while the engine is still mounted ?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

If I remember, yes, it should be.

[@08_crown_vic]

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll what about the valves?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Heads would have to be removed to replace the valves. But, the engine doesn't have to be removed to pull the heads.

[@08_crown_vic]

@Chad Williams of I'm just removing the timing cover, to clean it. Will the valve covers need to be removed

[@MrSanesaw]

Regarding the TSB Article No. 03-15-7..which is the faiure of the Timing Chain Guides. I'm concerned about the Timing Chain Guides used in the 2000-2003 4.6L engines in Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis. How miles of driving before you would expect to this to be am issue under normal use and regular Oil Changes? I currently have a 2002 Grand Marquis bought new with 52,000 miles.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

My personal opinion on this engine would be around 100,000 to 125,000 miles for when you should change the time chain and guides.

[@MrSanesaw]

@@ChadWilliamsFixesAll Thanks for your insight..

[@josearellano3268]

King Pin it all depends, mine went out at 178k miles, 2004 f150 4.6l sohc 2v. I didn’t change chains just all the timing guides. So far so good...

[@MrSanesaw]

@@josearellano3268 Can't really complain if you got 178k out of it before do the timing chain guides. Did the F150 have bad guides for 2004? The 2000-20023 Crown Vics & MGM w/4.6l had weak guides that failed and TSB Article No. 03-15-7 on the issue. I've talk to taxi drivers that got the same mileage you got out of crown vics before it was an issue.

[@josearellano3268]

King Pin bad guides as in how..?? They where the same as this engine on this video... the guides where also broken from the screw( bolts) that hold them... But the noise came after I forced my truck in a over flooded street... I literally was pedal to the metal, and if I would of have stopped water would of gone in the engine and I would of had worse problems... I took it to a few mechanics but they where charging 1000 bucks just for Labor, I ain’t no mechanic but I’ve gotten my hands dirty, and since I was already so deep in the engine, I replaced my head gasket and clean my pistons, valves and valves seats on my heads.

[@Acevedo420.]

You're off by tooth.

[@laneman8777]

Letting the chain suddenly slip could throw a valve into a piston. Should use cam holder tool while removing tensioners. Also, stuff a rag in the oil pan opening to keep things from falling into pan

[@Novagunner]

"not a big deal" my guy lol yea, iould suggest just a beefy vise grip works well.

[@tommybones13]

@@Novagunner Or just keep the crank key at 12 o clock and valves can't hit pistons.

[@08_crown_vic]

@Tommy Harrington you sure not 11 o'clock?

[@KB5PQL]

It is 11 o’clock. Keeps all pistons below deck.

[@jmquickfix]

Letting the chain slip can bend a valve😭😭😭 wth!! Cry now laugh later lol

[@telecommutejobs628]

finally a good timing video on these older 2v engines. Other videos just elude to what to do, you give a good step by step visual. Thanks.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

You are very welcome!! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@t.farris1755]

How did you line everything up because I took my timing cover off and nothing is lined up. Do I need to rotate the crank in order line everything back up. Please help . Thank you.

[@martin4.665]

@@t.farris1755 yes you do, keep rotating crank bolt until everything is lined up as said in the video, it's a 18mm. They sell a crank holding tool that makes this job easier but it is possible to do without it too!

[@t.farris1755]

Nanchi Nanchi if I’m standing front of the car facing the engine which way should I rotate the engine clock wise or counter clock wise?

[@martin4.665]

@@t.farris1755 either way is good but I would recommend you rotate it clockwise, that's the way Ive done it before.

[@Ratchet-strap-Garage]

I followed this video. The links lined up with the marks on the gears and crank gear.. I rotated engine by hand 2x now the links dont match up with the marks on the cam gears or crank gear.

[@streetcarperformance1662]

links are there for just the install on the new chains to make sure it’s timed timing chain links will wont line up with the dot after being turned over

[@joshrobinson856]

Never understood why people have such a hard time with the chains on these motors. Line up the marks on the gears with the marks on the chains. Its not that hard.

[@Nelval573]

Yea but then when diffrent people start saying take off rollers take off number 1 number 4 number who knows is what throws people off

[@martin4.665]

@@Nelval573 exactly haha they make it harder trying to find an easier way

[@t.farris1755]

Question what you do to line all markings up? Did you keep turning the crank until everything lined up? I’m trying to find out how to make sure everything is in its correct position. Thank you sir.

[@superduty4556]

I just went to give my 302 a big hug.

[@royceanderson3389]

302 is a great Motor but if I replace my 4.6L it. Will be with a freshly rebuilt 300 six cylinder.

[@madmikesprops]

@@royceanderson3389 With a big ass hair drier too lol

[@royceanderson3389]

@@madmikesprops Pulled a Bobcat on a equipment Trailer with a 77 f350 equipped with a 300 and a 4 speed for 3 year's with no problems. Good low-cost Motors that anybody can rebuild and they don't cost hardly anything. Best dam Motors Ford ever made.

[@madmikesprops]

@@royceanderson3389 Thats freakin rad. I totally agree 👍

[@jwelchon2416]

I agree!! I have both engines. A 302 in a 96 F150 and the 4.6 in a 2000 Marquis. I wish the Marquis had the 302.

[@Mustangguy9702]

Cam rotates because its got tension from the springs. Cam is tring to find a relaxed position

[@garyr7027]

True, and if the engine is in TDC it's risky letting it slip on a interference engine. That right cam turned on him... 😲

[@superpeluso1]

Great video I need to do that to my town car I excessive engine rattling when I’m driving lately and you know this mechanics always want an arm and a leg to do a timing chain

[@terrellgaines88]

Reclaced mine a couple years ago still rattles in high rpm

[@schleprok6333]

Why not go ahead and put a new oil pump in it since you're in this deep anyway?? beats taking it apart twice...

[@azizshavershian2065]

hey man great video - I'm about to do this job for the first time on my 2011 Crown Vic Police Interceptor. I watched a ton of videos and many say once you lock the cams with the cam locking tool to not rotate them again with the chain off, or it could mess up the timing. but then most videos end up rotating them slightly with the tool off, to line up the chain properly? little confused by this

[@skulledmonte84]

Wonder how many people fucked their shit up by listening to his "not a big deal. not a big deal" opinion 😮

[@elguero7385]

It's been 5 years since I did mine this video was a good refresher thanks brother

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

You’re welcome!!

[@Gtag_thagoat]

Can you get to the oil pump with a flex head wrench while the oil pan is still on? I’m about to be doing this and wanna change my oil pump if I can get to it

[@Jetairplane]

ok I have removed timing chains before setting engine to TDC. Should I lock the cams in the proper 11oclock and 1 o'clock first, then turn the crank to 6 o'clock? Thanks

[@anthonybass8395]

I would have only use OEM parts

[@ardennielsen3761]

i got a 1994 ford thunder bird with the sohc 4.6L V8 in it, for driving cars i was used to a 1997 ford escort with the 2L 4 cylinder engine in it... so when i rev the engine on the thunder bird i hear and think 4000rpm but it is only going 2000rpm... weird but, eh

[@TheMajictech]

Taking shit apart with a torque wrench is not advisable dude. They are for tightening things.

[@ronrandall7118]

Chad, how many miles were on this engine requiring a timing chain replacement? I have a 2000 Ford F-150, 4.6L with 126K and original timing chain and water pump. Typically, how many miles on the engine do you do a timing chain replacement? Well done video, it sure is much easier to follow with the engine out of the vehicle and excellent lighting. Thank You!!

[@Spookshow1000]

Hi Ron. I own a f150 and a Marauder with 4.6s 2 valve and 4 valve engines. The marauder started acting wired at 150k so changed the timing chains, guides, and phasers. Chains where good but the phasers and guides where worn down to metal. Got lucky with no serious damage. That scare made me change out the timing chains on my truck. Chains where good but the other parts where very worn. My friend who is a mechanic of 25 years suggests 100k-120k.

[@joehillman1738]

I just put my 2006 f150 4.6 in time same as your video rotated motor few times but colored links don't line back up is it true I have to turn it a ton of time to get that to happen

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

The relationship of turns to lining up the colored links is not 1 to 1. Like you mentioned, it takes several turns to get it to line up again.

[@lencho2436]

Good question and good answer. Thanks guys

[@Athefleetmechanic]

Great video, really helped me on getting the timing set. Im working on a 96 mustang block with 03 mustang (PI) heads. I re used the old tensioners off the (PI) head because they were a lot easier to compress but once I had the guides in and the tensioners in. The chains have a lot of slack and play. Should I use new tensioners or do I have another problem?

[@kdub6667]

@@Athefleetmechanic yes. New ones

[@garyr7027]

Crankshaft keyway can be set at 9 o'clock position to do this, it lowers ALL the cylinders down far enough to prevent valve interference. Ford actually recommends it in the case a camshaft slips and no need to lock the cams down... it's in the Ford manual. You can't go wrong cause those dark chain links do the timing for ya on the marks.

[@garyr7027]

@Tee Mack can't recall where it sets. I'm thinking 6 o'clock?... for TDC. However, once you set the keyway at 9, it won't be at 6 o'clock, it'll be more like 7 or so, just off a little. It makes lining the links up a little harder, but still doable so long you double check the marks with the links. Find TDC first, then turn the keyway to 9 o'clock, then remove everything, then put everything back in reverse order.

[@garyr7027]

@Tee Mack let me make a correction, it's not 7 it's about 5 o'clock. First set TDC for number 1, then back off the crank counterclockwise till the keyway is at 9 o'clock position... NOT the cams, the crank keyway. That should put the crankshaft mark at about 5 o'clock because at TDC that dot is at 6 o'clock position. Once set do not turn anything, cam or crank, then put chains in place lining up the links with the dots for cams and crank. I've done it this way twice and it's easy you can't go wrong cause those links will line up everything. Once the chains are in place and tight you can rotate that engine till dooms day with no valve interference issues.

[@garyr7027]

@Tee Mack one more quick thing here. Once you set that "crank" keyway to 9 o'clock position, if by accident you turn the cams, do not worry any, there's no way a valve can hit the pistons so long as you KEEP the crankshaft keyway at 9 o'clock. In fact, at that position, you can actually turn the cams if you need to line up the marks with the chain links. Hope you get it all running, it's work on those engines, they are a bit tough... happy trails.

[@garyr7027]

@Tee Mack that's it, sounds like you got it. With that keyway at 9, it lowers all the cylinders just enough that no valves can make piston contact. It's the only safe way to do it and doesn't cost you anything for special uneeded tools. This process is actually in the Ford repair manual.

[@riglowkun]

​@@garyr7027I hope you're right, I couldn't find a good cam tool for my 4 vlave lincoln. And I have a big trip next week, fingers crossed it works.

[@ididntdoit7252]

Ha I was freaking out out that left side cam now I know not to thanks bud

[@justinfarrar1995]

Aren't you suppose to use a cam holder tool? If so letting the top go like that would damage valves, would it not?

[@ypickering]

no I have done these without the cam holder. Just set the crankshaft cog about 9 o'clock and you won't risk hitting pistons and valves when you release the tension on the chain.

[@leobegay7544]

4.6 2 valve you don't have to use cam holder

[@jameslaiola4976]

This is a great Video Sir. I appreciate this so much. Just out of curiosity. If the timing chain ever breaks on this engine. Will the valves be ok???

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Hey James! Yes, the 4.6 2 valve engine is an interference engine. That does mean, if your timing chain slips a tooth or breaks, it could result in a bent valve or 2.

[@08_crown_vic]

@Chad Williams and what happens if 1 or 2 valves bend? How bad is it And will the engine run? Because my chain slipped a few teeth car was running but with a knock. I put the chain back on time, the chain only slipped on one bank due to a bolt that cracked through the timing cover. After fixing the timing, will it run without a knock or will it knock Because it may have bent valves?

[@tightcutz3502]

So do u not need a cam holding tool for this job. I was told it was very necessary

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

I didn’t use one, but it makes it very handy

[@motecalevol]

Are the chains the same for both sides or is there a left and right chain?

[@ryancurtis1870]

did you have any problems with misfires and intake spacing problems

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

None at all

[@Logistican518]

2002 Explorer 126k; rookie attempting to remove the cover and see what's going on. Fearing I'll mess up this timing thing which Idk anything about. For example, if just a guide or tensioner do you need to do anything to ensure timing is still good...if I leave chains on?

[@rhyanmuncey8013]

I would have used the cast tensioner with the restrictor plate update due to rods starving for oil.As well as billet aluminum guides

[@Titans2138]

good for you

[@Megacatares]

Used this again 2 years later on another modular engine that I rebuilt. Just as good a the first time!

[@Megacatares]

Using again now ha ha ha. 3rd modular thanks again!

[@frankmorgan5234]

First off what car are you working on and do you have to remove the engine from the car???

[@rustyul]

I don't know what the OP is working on, but I have a 97 Thunderbird. This job can easily be done with the engine in the car. If you are old like me, it's almost easier to remove the engine and put it on a stand to work on it. Bending over to work on an engine on the ground (or very low in the car) is very difficult for me. I've had some serious orthopedic injuries in my 57 years.

[@rev.lazarus906]

Chad what state do you do your work in?

[@ypickering]

What a fantastic video

[@shelbyhilliard8677]

Why do i see some videos dropping the oil pan to remove the timing cover and also and also would it be a good idea to grind the first 3 teeth off the ratchet on the tenchener

[@Ratchet-strap-Garage]

Did you not lock the cams in place ? I have been putting mine off because I can't find a decently priced cam shaft holding tool .

[@alexandershultz9913]

how'd you get your driver side chain to not slip when pulling it tight? every time i do it it slips off by a tooth.

[@rileyv1136]

Correct me if I’m wrong but this is the 4,6 3V mustang correct! ?

[@swingblade1776]

How do you tell if the cams are positioned right? The new heads I bought have no marks on the cam sprokets...

[@Cobra-uo3gm]

Did u ever figure it out

[@swingblade1776]

@@Cobra-uo3gm haha nope. Swapped that motor out, drove it 2 years and hed gaskets blew. Sold that truck

[@UQRXD]

At this point get a new engine.

[@penguinistas]

Helpful, thank you. You make it look deceptively easy.

[@08_crown_vic]

Why do some people claim that you need to hold cams in place otherwise it can damage stuff

[@edgararcega3046]

Good video. It's so much easier to do it with the motor on the floor like that. I don't have the right stuff to pull my motor out.

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Honestly, it is easier to do in the vehicle because this engine is a pain to pull and put back in. :)

[@rustyul]

I'd prefer working with the engine on a stand so I don't have to use my old knees to stoop over and get up!

[@liljay3554]

You aren’t worried about slapping pistons when turning the camshaft with a wrench ?

[@eduardoaguilamarquez6143]

En español por favor

[@Superior1ceo]

Good job my guy 👍

[@IknowRicky]

how many miles were on this engine and on y 4.6 sohc when does it need to be donw?

[@Hickory_Ridge_Taxidermy]

Just had mine done. Every once and a while I’m getting some chain slap or something??? Idk

[@cowboysfbfan4417]

Is that a cloyes kit and did you have to get a upgraded bolt for the right side tensioner ?

[@demorrieuspowell2875]

i changed the spark plugs the spark plug wires the ignition coils the intake manifold and the car is still shaking so i went to a mechanic and he did a leak down test and a compression test. then he said two of the cylinders have low compression and that's what's causing the car to shake, so he said i have to do a head job. i did a head job already on this car back in 2014 and it's 2021 so 7 years and i have to do another one

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

That is a bummer :( Did the head job end up fixing your overall issue again?

[@AntoineFinch]

where can you get replacement guide bolts mine are so worn they have thin sections in them?

[@ryancurtis1870]

doing a swap right now had to buy intake spacers and now have a misfire all over the board

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good job thanks for the tip 👍✌😃

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Thanks for watching!

[@08_crown_vic]

How long does the engine need to run with the chain off time for it to bend a valve and loose compression? And only on one bank...

[@damonzilliox2751]

Start-up

[@toddgilmore118]

Question? why does cam shaft have to be 30 degrees if you go by lining up the top and bottom dots by moving cams anyways?

[@rustyul]

It puts piston #1 very close to Top Dead Center. This puts the camshafts closest to where they will have to be when the chains are on. According to the Ford service manual the keyway on the crank should be at the 315 degree position (45 degrees past horizontal on the passenger side of the crank). This initial positioning keeps the valves from hitting the pistons while you install the chains. As you have seen in this video, it's not all that critical since the camshaft will spring out of place with the chain removed.

[@Megacatares]

Great vid thank you very much!

[@lightsilent195]

👍👍👍

[@rufussilas4940]

00090

[@johnb4183]

These engines look like junk.

[@rustyul]

I've owned 4 of them. They are actually quite good engines but they are not bulletproof. The 2002 and later are better...

[@ramonleyva5871]

Nice.

[@philipdicus5961]

That metal from the guide is embedded in the rod and main bearings-i always cut the oil filters open and look between the weaves for metal deposits,engine should get timeing,oil pump, main and rods,and cleaned out very good.no torque wrench you shouldn't be teaching this to other people in my opinion!

[@hortensiamadrigal5874]

Hey bro good video...can this procedure be done on a Lincoln town car 1999?

[@JoseRodriguez-sn3lc]

Yes i believe so

[@unodonut]

Could you do this without disassembling the top end?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

I am pretty sure you could do it without removing the intake manifold.

[@faithfuljackson3439]

Yes just take out the 3 bolt in the front of each Val cover it you don’t wanna take them all the way off but it’s better to remove them so you can see your marks line up on both ends very easy job..

[@iamyoung4eva21]

Hey buddy, I'm debating to do the job myself because every mechanic is charging 600+ for the job that's not including the part. My question is do you recommend anyone doing this from under the hood? My car is a 2000 Ford Mustang GT.

[@TheJosephayal]

if u have the tools why not? just follow the instructions very carefully

[@iamyoung4eva21]

@@TheJosephayal Done plenty of car work i just typically don't mess with internals. Makes me nervous but you know what i just may do it myself. I have a video posted im not sure its even the timing that needs to be done. A small tapping sound usually happens after the engine is warm.

[@dylang7468]

Davonte Young have you done the timing chain or did you end up taking it in?

[@lencho2436]

Great video. Thank you.

[@myef34]

Good video , you should have put oem parts back on , after market stuff fails overtime that’s why they are cheap!

[@maximumvelocity6542]

He kinda did...Ordering from Rockauto means he's getting OEM spec despite which 3rd party company made it.

[@LATINOOOOOOOOO]

Very awesome dude

[@eduardohuerta7559]

Why 30 degrees past tdc

[@douglascooper8215]

excellent video,Will be doing mine soon,except mine has a bent valve on the front cylinder.

[@nexis8406]

Probably due to not securing the cams. When they move like in the video they bend the valve guide rods on cylinders 1 and 6

[@JoseLopez-hw4wh]

What will happen if one of the timing chains jump from one of the marks when the engine is complete and decide to fire it up?

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

Then it wouldn’t be in time anymore and it would need to be torn back down and re-timed.

[@JustAGuy781]

If you left the cam phasers in and turn the engine over by hand without the chain on it will not cause the valves to hit the pistons. Not sure where you got that from, but that comes with adding a larger lobe camshaft and not getting the right cam for your stock valvetrain. It would have been much better to show how to set the timing Mark's if the cams were accidentally spun and then that is where the timing Mark's would come in handy.

[@anterpants]

This is an interference engine. It absolutely will make PTV contact if the cams and crankshaft are too far out of phase.

[@JustAGuy781]

@@anterpants oh ok I gotcha, didn't realize that at first. Thanks for the clarification

[@codyramos3200]

no cam phasers on the 2v 4.6 .. the 3v's got the cam phasers

[@hatabuly-avto2218]

Big greetings from Russia! Thank you for such detailed and high-quality content! I have one question for you - on the ford crown Victoria 1992 oil sump painted inside the engine or not?

[@rustyul]

I have never seen ANY oil pan painted on the inside. Since it is usually filled with oil, it won't rust.

[@hatabuly-avto2218]

@@rustyul Hello! Thanks for the answer! Most likely you just did not pay attention to the color of the pallet inside. :-) in fact, 90% of the cars of the existing pallets are painted both inside and out.

[@jhill108]

Great video very informative .. I just have to ask why did you take out the engine just to change the timing chains/guides?

[@joshgillespie8815]

I’m going to assume this is a junkyard engine that he’s planning on using soon .

[@ChadWilliamsFixesAll]

You are correct! :)