Timing belt or replace engine

Tiny
CHARLIE LEE
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  • 2005 LINCOLN LS
  • 3.9L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
The timing belt skip time. Guy at shop say it would be better to replace engine than to do timing belt.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 8:09 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

You have a timing chain.

Yes, this engine is what is called an interference engine. That would mean a very major repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

It would be better to replace the engine with a good used engines.

Roy
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 AT 10:16 AM

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