Hello everyone,

so my explorers timing finally died, i procrastinated and i paid the price. Timing spun, went out of time and engine seized. I will most likely rebuild this one if possible in the future but in the meantime I bought a used engine with lower miles. Was told around 60k miles, which looking at valve train it looks good and valid.

I want to pre-emptively change the timing guides. I inspected them on the new engine and while they don't look that bad, i want to make it last a while. Chain looks new, only timing guide rails worry me.

What do you guys recommend i change to make it last me another 100k miles.

Thank you guys!

 

Change it for peace of mind.

 

Yes, i want to change it. That why i posted here.

The reason i am asking is if you guys have any tips.

Is there an updated part number i need to order? Go to dealer, aftermarket? Any good value kits i could buy?

Tools/hacks needed to do timing correctly ? Any information helps!!!