Timing belt or replace engine

2005 LINCOLN LS
81,000 MILES • 3.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLIE LEE
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The timing belt skip time. Guy at shop say it would be better to replace engine than to do timing belt.
Jun 23, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
Jun 23, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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