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cam syncro

hey,
ive heard about a cam syncro or something causing a catostrophic failure of the engine. i was wondering what i could do to prevent this. i have an 01 3.0 with 130k miles
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i've gotten a lot of info from this thread at rps.

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/for...d.php?t=203433
 
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replace it.

I had mine lock up on me at 115k. I just read over there someone with an 06 with 28k on it locked up what a shame.
 
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any info on how to replace it? will i have to take it to the stealership?
 
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My engine locked up at 52K I wonder if that was the cause? Makes me want to check mine out on the new engine I have had for 35K miles
 
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