1997 2.3 Ranger - timing belt or chain

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Joe727 - 17 Feb 2008 06:02 GMT

Hi - I bought a 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter engine, 5 speed Automatic,
standard cab, standard bed pickup, 2 years ago with 97,000 on the odometer.

Right now it has a bit over 138,000 miles on the odometer the truck runs
great.

I am trying to find out if this engine has a timing belt or timing chain.
If it's a belt, I intend to replace it at the 150,000 mile mark.

Thanks for any input you can offer.

Joe

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Scott - 17 Feb 2008 16:31 GMT

> Hi - I bought a 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter engine, 5 speed Automatic,
> standard cab, standard bed pickup, 2 years ago with 97,000 on the
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>
> Joe

Hi,

It has a belt. I think recomended replacement is around 80 or 100
thousand.

Mine went at 145000 and took the crank position sensor with it.
Belt and tensioner were about $70, waterpump another $40,
the crank position sensor about $170. Installed new thermostat too.

Wait if you want but you are running on borrowed time already.
To get the big nut off the front of crank, put a heavy socket on
a long breaker bar, lay bar on frame rail, bump starter.
I think I figured you lay it on the passenger side rail but
determine engine rotation before you do it.
No it won't throw the bar through your hood.
Nobody was killed when I did this but I admit I didn't have
spectators.

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ds549@webtv.net - 17 Feb 2008 18:57 GMT

i agree, youd better get that belt changed soon or youll be broke down
.

http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm

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