1999 Ford Falcon chain timming

1999 FORD FALCON
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ
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I like know, how often need change the chain timming.

Thank you, Eduardo
Jul 14, 2010 at 5:57 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Timing chains do not have a service life as belts do, you normally replace them when the chain tensioner can no longer maintain tension and you start to hear a chain noise, bit hard to describe,but a bit like a rattle at the front of the engine.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 22, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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