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    4.6 V8 Timing: Dealer vs Ford Racing Kit

    Aug-2019 I was thinking of this the other day and I thought it could help someone else so here are a few notes on the 4.6 Romeo V8 2V timing components. There are multiple choices when it comes to timing guides, tensioning arms, tensioners, chains, cam gears etc. If you want the cheapest...
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    Motorcraft wheel bearings (Made in China now)

    Just a heads up for Ford (Motorcraft) bearings. Ford updated numbers on the front and rear wheel bearing "kits," both Chinese now. Prices have gone down significantly compared to the previous offerings. Front wheel bearing part number has been superseded from 4L2Z-1104-AA which is an OE design...
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    Inspect this before your next trip!

    I know these forums are not as active anymore but with these engines (4.0 and 4.6) gaining more miles and increasing in age, it wouldn't be a bad idea to check your hoses. Especially any hoses with built in glass reinforced nylon connections. The ones that come to mind are mainly the heater core...
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    03 4.6 cracked block

    I have a 2003 4.6 with coolant in the oil and was surprised by the head gasket sealing pattern. The combustion chamber sealing area on the right side block face is shiny where the seal ring should be except there is a crack between Cyl 1 and 2. It does not appear to be transferring coolant or...
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