douglasnc
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- GREENSBORO,NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 99 XLT
Had to replace driver's side head on 4.0sohc..Before removing head I set engine at TDC and marked timing locations of cam on head with sharpie and punch.as it turned out head was bad, but I bought a brand new complete head off e-bay for $200.00(great deal !)Also bought new head bolts and gasket set there...Had timing chain held in place with tie wire to prevent slipping off lower gear as I lifted head off.My question is when I removed chain tenisioner,did I ruin the whole timing(both sides) or could I just make sure left side cam is positioned correctly as old cam was when removed ? Those tools cost alot,and some of the threads led me to think that maybe it could be done with makshift tools.Engine has remained at TDC through out entire removal of head.Thanks