2004 Ford Explorer Crankshaft Cap

2004 FORD EXPLORER
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JJBECK
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2004 Ford Explorer 6 cyl
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I had the drivebelt replaced on my 2004 ford explorer about 2 weeks ago due to a squealing noise. 2 weeks later it started to squeal again. I took it back in and the crankshaft cap had split in 2 and had destroyed the crankshaft sensor and put a knick in the air conditioning hose. The dealership says that the 2 are unrelated. Does anyone know if this could have happened to the crankshaft cap because they tightened the new drivebelt too much or something else? I am now out over 1K for both repairs and I want to fight the dealership on it.
Aug 18, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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BLACKOP555
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has an automatic tensioner so chances are they didnt crack it, and if they did it would have appeared alot earlier, now if the belt broke then you might have a case, else wise you got nothing, sorry.
Aug 18, 2008 at 5:31 PM
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