2002 Ford Explorer-Mileage 93874-

2002 FORD EXPLORER
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DELLARICE
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Will Sludge found in the oil pan and the oil pickup screen cause and engine to seize????????
As per garage, timiing chain guides broke and that's what cause engine to seize...PLEASE..advise...HELP!!!!
Jun 5, 2007 at 12:57 AM
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BLACKOP555
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if the sludge blocked oil from reaching the cylinders then yes. but other than that if that timing chain jumped time it may have ruined your valves and its time to get a new engine
Jun 5, 2007 at 7:07 AM
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