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Timing chain question

Max_Damage · 2011-02-02 15:42:21

My Ford Escort has the OHV (pushrod) HCS engine, with the camshaft driven by a short chain. My question is does the chain ever need to be replaced? Thanks.

02-02-2011 3:42pm

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My Ford Escort has the OHV (pushrod) HCS engine, with the camshaft driven by a short chain. My question is does the chain ever need to be replaced? Thanks.

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#2 02-02-2011 3:46pm

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Not unless it stretchs and starts rattling which isn't too common on them really, unlike the VW VR6 engine for example

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Thanks. The engine is a bit rattly, but then again, all pushrod engines are!

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Yeah, I service the sister's Ka but it was recently up in the mechanics for a once over (since the spark plug incident). I thought it was louder than usual so reckoned the tappets may have needed adjustment, it's fine apparently.

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#5 02-02-2011 4:05pm

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If the engine is rattley you should have the rocker arm/valve clearances checked.

The chain should never need to be replaced.

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