1998 SOHC Engine Failure

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Wild Thing Max - 29 Jan 2004 23:22 GMT

Hello,

I have a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT with a SOHC engine. The other day the
engine died and could not be restarted. The dealer diagnosed the problem as
a broken pin on the cam, causing a valve to hit a piston. Does this happen
often with the SOHC engine? Are there any special Ford programs to help
reduce the repair bill?

Thanks, Richard

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Jim Warman - 30 Jan 2004 01:22 GMT

The only program that I'm aware of centred around the front timing chain
tensioner. Rule of thumb with Ford OHCs..... if it has a chain, it's
"interference" and if it has a belt, it's a "freewheeler".

Jim Warman
mechanic@telusplanet.net

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Wild Thing Max - 31 Jan 2004 17:16 GMT

Jim,

Thanks for the info, it's good to know their is not a serious issue with the
engine and that this is just a spot of bad luck.

Cheers, Richard

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