Ford Explorer Ranger 4.0L SOHC Startup Rattle Fix: Timing Walkthrough Pt 4 of 4 Engine Assembly
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- In Part 4 of the Ford 4.0L SOHC timing series we assemble the engine and get it ready to go back into the vehicle!
Gasket Sets used for this Repair:
Front Cover Gasket Set-
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Upper Oil Pan Gasket Set-
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Lower Oil Pan Gasket-
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Valve Cover Gasket Set-
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Intake Manifold Set-
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Rear Main Seal-
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Torque Spec and Sequences:
Upper Oil Pan-
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Flexplate Bolts-
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Front Cover- 14ft lbs
Water Pump- 89in lbs
Thermostat Housing- 98in lbs
Valve Cover Bolts- 89in lbs
Upper Oil Pan 10mm Bolts- 124in lbs
Upper Oil Pan two front Nuts- 89in lbs
Upper Oil Pan Rear Torx Bolts- 89in lbs
Lower Oil Pan Bolts- 80in lbs
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Gasket Sets used for this Repair:
Front Cover Gasket Set-
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Upper Oil Pan Gasket Set-
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Lower Oil Pan Gasket-
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Valve Cover Gasket Set-
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Intake Manifold Set-
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Rear Main Seal-
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Upper Oil Pan-
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Flexplate Bolts-
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Front Cover- 14ft lbs
Water Pump- 89in lbs
Thermostat Housing- 98in lbs
Valve Cover Bolts- 89in lbs
Upper Oil Pan 10mm Bolts- 124in lbs
Upper Oil Pan two front Nuts- 89in lbs
Upper Oil Pan Rear Torx Bolts- 89in lbs
Lower Oil Pan Bolts- 80in lbs
FordTechMakuloco Thank You This Series is the Best I’ve Seen On The 4.0 😎😊
Damn!!
I've got a 06 4.6 3v, cuts all the way out at 4k-5k, feels like a super hard rev limiter. While driving, it will do that a few times but after that it screams and doesn't miss; No dtc or lights.
FordTechMakuloco do you have a patreon or anything like that??
You did a great job on this series THANK YOU!
Great series. After watching this can see that engineers went nuts when designing this engine. Seems like anyone who would actually have to work on this thing wouldn't make it so ridiculously complex. I fear for the owners who don't have someone as competent as you to work on their cars. Cheers
This 4.0 was a German designed nightmare. I own both Fords and Audi's, anything on the Audi is guaranteed to be a headache to work on.
@@charlesdjones1 You can tell the Cologne V6 was German based on the bajillion timing cover and water pump bolts.
Seriously though, I just rebuilt my pushrod 4.0L, and other than the insane multi-piece hydraulic roller lifters, it's a dead-nuts simple, reliable engine. I was amazed how pristine the bottom end was after 300,000 miles. It's a shame Ford never made an aluminum head version of the pushrod 4.0 with canted valves and raised intake ports.
@@rhekman I have no doubts it's a great engine, overall. I remember these in the work trucks at a company I used to work for and always thought they sounded like Porsche engines lol, at the time I had no idea they were made in Germany. A buddy of mine also had one in a single cab Ranger too, I just remember it would get up and haul with that 5 speed.
@@charlesdjones1 Interesting that it sounds like a Porsche lol. My experience with these engines was all in Rangers and Explorers. They're not perfect, but almost no engine is. The pushrod fuel injected models (2.9L/4.0L OHV) were prone to cracking cylinder heads if overheated, and if the lifters get gummed up (lack of oil changes) they can flatten pushrod tips and get valvetrain clatter. Performance wise, they were torque monsters, but ran out of breath above 4000 rpm.
Ford fixed the performance issues with the SOHC models. A single cab, rear wheel drive Ranger in 2001 with 220hp, almost 300lb/ft, and a five speed was indeed a blast to drive. It's unfortunate the triple timing chain/plastic chain tensioner mess was prone to grenading.
Guys.... Listen to me... I'm like 99.99 percent sure Brian is the best Ford tech in America. I don't know this guy but as a mechanic I can tell you that I watch and listen to him like I'm in a damn classroom. But a classroom is useless. Experience is the only way to gain knowledge.
Thank you so much for this series! I fear the day I have to do this to my Ranger but this is where I am going when the time comes. You are the best, Brian!
Super detailed procedure! Thank you for taking the time to film this Brian!
As usual outstanding informational video. We purchased a one owner 98 Explorer recently, got it dirt cheap because of the chain rattle. Got the OTC master Ford set from eBay for $200 and this is my winter project for my son and I. Car is in amazing shape for the age too. Never wrecked and no rust.
You're a fine man. Thank you for helping those of us who can't afford to pay more than our old vehicles are worth just to keep them running.
A HUGE thanks to you Brian for this series. Followed your instructions to the T and fired off my ‘08 Explorer 4.0 and she purrs like a kitten. Have an ‘05 Ranger 4.0 that will need it one day. Not for the faint of heart- takes lots of patience. Thanks Man!!!
After watching this video,I would definitely try this on my 03 explorer. Keep up the good work.
Talk about Heaven Sent! I have one (4.0) that NOBODY, even a Ford garage, will tackle. I am an "old school wrench" who is always up for a challenge, and man, is this going to be one! Thank you for such a detailed, informative video series. Subscribing to your channel is going to be very rewarding.
Biggest thing is getting the tool kit and use quality parts
Wow! Excellent job on this video series. I certainly appreciate it, and you should be very proud of this content. I am about to start this procedure on my 01 ranger and I don’t think I would’ve had the confidence to attempt it without having watched this video series ahead of time. I will report back when I’m done. Thanks again and keep up the great work.
I'm an automotive technician with over 20 years of experience. I've never seen a shop time one of these engines, mainly because they don't have the time to do it profitably, and because they'd rather sell a reman engine or just let it leave the shop. I've seen good ford vehicles become overnight trash because of these engines.
This past October, I bought my son (who's learning to drive) a incredibly clean.and well matained 2003 Sport Trac with the 4.0 and 172k on it for $3000. After doing several items to it, it finally started making the Rattle Of Death after putting just 1800 miles on it. Needless to say, I already have the engine out, and my other technician friend has loaned me his Ford timing kit, that he only used once back in 2008.
You are correct that learning to time these engines WITHOUT someone teaching you right and wrong way has caused alot of techs to just say 'The Hell With It'.
But in actually looking forward to replacing the chains and cassette on my son's engine.
Thank you for making this video.
I just binge-watched all four videos in this series! Invaluable information!
Very much appreciated I couldn't find a single video aside from this one that goes that far into the steps and procedures , taking on this engine for the first time and this video made my day and my life alot easier so thank you very much
32 yr ford tech here and this still is the best video on a 4.0 sohc I've ever seen. You actually make it seem easy, lol. Very good video.
I just finished replacing the timing chains and cassettes on my 2006 mustang 4.0 after the front three cassettes let go. I just wanted to thank you as I followed your video series to complete the work. I highly suggest this detailed video for anyone attempting this job.
Absolute legend. Still amazes me at how complicated Ford decided to make this simple, mass produced engine. Should have just kept it a pushrod. Either way, incredible work. Thank you for what you do to help the community.
Thank you very much for taking the time to create this series of videos. I was able to use this series alone to repair my engine and get it running again. Thanks very much!
Hey I just wanted to say your videos on the part 1 thru 4 4.0 sohc timing rebuild I wanted to say I followed your steps sec by sec minute by minute I am mechanically inclined but I never rebuilt or tore apart an entire motor in my life I wanted to tell you you are the man you save me a lot of money you are one of the best experienced mechanics ever seen you’re awesome I saved your videos for life I will always rebuild this motor here on out to the day I probably die it runs 10 times better than the day I got it from the dealership And I only spent a total of 800 bucks I will send you a video of my motor tour part rebuilt and running for other customers to see that your videos are the realist out there keep up the good work you’re doing awesome without you I would never have my work truck back
Thank you for your attention to details!!!! It's one thing to know how to do something yourself, but quite another to be able to teach someone else; to perform the same task and attain the same level of expertise in the finished product!!!! Bravo to you Brian!!!!!
Absolutely the best removal replace engine video on internet. Thanks.
That oil pan is something else! Would be a helluva a job to do in vehicle! As always Brian you made another excellent video!
I did the front chains in the truck after gfs sploder threw part of the cassette up through the driver side valve cover. to get the upper oil pan off had to lower the front axle down for it to have enough room. Reason for failure was lower cassette retaining bolt backed out and broke off. Over all with the timing tools its not that hard to do in all honesty.
Great series. Thank you for such a detailed video. Before completing this job a couple of years ago, I didn't know what an overhead camshaft was. Now, I know more about the Ford 4.0L SOHC than most people I once went for help. If anyone is new to this process, pay attention to, well all of it, but I want to emphasize the suggestion to turn the crank by hand (or breaker bar and socket or strap tool) before you start putting all the accessories and components back on. You want to make sure the whole thing will turn by hand a couple revolutions. I skipped this step and broke the rear jack-shaft sprocket into 3 pieces....this caused my already difficult job to morph into a monster I wouldn't wish on anyone. One more thing, GET THE SPECIAL TOOL (AMAZON $125). Thanks again FordTechMakuloco for the thoroughness of your work.
I suggest you rename this four part series to: 4.0-Makuloco !
Brian, you're numero uno. Extremely well done and presented set of instructional video. Bravo 👏🏻
Used your 4 part series to complete this on an 06 explorer.. it is not that hard to do with expert guidance such as yours. I actually went out and found another explorer with same issue and bought it to make couple extra bucks since I bought tools.. Thank you for making these videos and all the ones on the 5.4l, I have a couple of them also.
Hi. I just wanted to thank you for this video series . I just timed a customer's sohc motor for the first time with your videos. started right up. Thanks You so much
Great video. Looking forward to more. Thanks for teaching us since we no longer have shop classes to attend.
Had a 2001 Sport Trac with 150 k that rattled. I thought about going through this whole procedure but after watching this series I’m damn glad I didn’t. Great informational videos 👍
Thank you for taking the time to put this series out.
Thanks so much for the time on all the videos, I have 2004 ford explorer and with all your videos for these,I was able to do it myself...
Thanks Brian for the video's. Complete novice here, and was able to do the whole thing in in a week. Advice: use a 2 ton engine hoist, and prime those tensioner first. Did the way you said. Still took awhile to get them primed before the knocking whould go away. Sound and runs great. Thanks
Can't thank you enough. I have everything ready to go and just needed your confidence boost. I've done some dodge cassettes, but nothing like this. Thanks again. You're awesome.
Very entertaining video series, it was more entertaining watching this than spending my afternoon watching a movie
This is the video you need if you want to understand ford 4.0 sohc timing it's detailed and step by step and removing the camshafts will prevent less experienced mechanics from warping there valves and helping to assure good timing.
Instead of watching Netflix, I just watched this series again. Brian has some so many good ones, all u need is popcorn.
this fd up engine will send brians kids through college
I'm watching this for the 5th or 6th time, since I just finished the top end of the motor and ready for the upper and lower oil pans. My '04 Explorer doesn't have a straight up firewall and it curves forward over the back of the engine. A lot of my experience with it has been "Braille". LOL Thanks very much for this series!!!
Not a ford guy but love your videos. You helped me with my 5.4.👍
Thank you. I enjoyed this series very good information on timing the 4.0.
We have an 03 Explorer with the 4.0 that now has 310,000 miles and no engine problems what so ever. Original timing chains, etc. Just regular oil changes. It has out lasted the body (rust). Great engine - glad I didn't have to do any of this!
RESPECT ✊ Brian you’re the grand Master of Engine 👌
Thank you for sharing this. I never leave comments but this helped me more than all other videos I watched by far. Thank you!
You are definitely an excellent mechanic!!!
Great video's on timing this4.0 Ford nightmare. But I just bought a long block. Now the whole engine is new. Ford dealer wanted more than the cost of a long block just to do timing "chains". Being 4,unbelievable.
All i can say is WOW what a thorough masterpiece this guy is the shit ive never seen such a thorough patient narrating ever thank you so much you are on point thank you
Why in the world did the dealer let you leave..... The tips, the step by step videos are great and unmatched. Thank you for taking the time....
MIKE CONT, dealerships are highly political about their business. They are also quite the cut-throats when it comes to their own interests. If they don’t like you for any reason they will find ways to get rid of you, either through stealing jobs for other technicians, cutting hours, overlooking reviews and raises, making videos showing trade secrets the techs had no clue were trade secrets, exposing collusion/corruption, the list goes on. Some people will simply walk off the job and never look back.
I also wanted to add dealerships are not educating their technicians and keeping them up to date on technology and tools. That ignorance is also a great sxcuse to get rid of people they don’t like. Yes, many companies will deny you training just to say you are “overdue/past due/late” on training and use that as a removal tactic.
Great series of videos. As an ASE certified mastertech, I can say this is waaaaay better than the procedure outlined in alldata / the factory ford service manual. Both of which, are uh, well, rather useless. Never actually done one of these jobs yet, but I'm getting ready to on my own Ranger. Rear main seal is leaking now, and I noticed last year or the year before when I did the valve cover gaskets, the non-tensioner side guide on the passenger side is broken. Only have a very slight rattle at cold start, but goes away within 2 or 3 seconds, past that runs great. Basically, I didn't care enough to mess with it because I knew it was a chore. I'll probably tackle this job next year sometime, since I don't drive the truck hardly at all. Maybe 3,000 miles a year if that.
Thank you for all your help
Getting ready to install timing kit tomorrow. Thank you for expert assistance.
Thank you so much for this series. Took me about 5 days due to part and tool runs and waiting for the camshaft plug to come in but it started right up and has never been so quiet. Thanks again!
thanks for the videos!! they were really helpful :D fixed my old rust bucket 2006 mustang 124k miles engine ! what a relief when you start it back up again lol pulled this one on my driveway outside . can't believe this is maintenance, only to have the same head cylinders on each side. saving ford a few bucks on production cost I guess. but I digress thanks for the really detailed videos!
Great video! Helped get my Land Rover LR3 4.0 back on the road. For all the LR3 owners with this Ford 4.0, the flex plate needs timed also before installation back in the Rover.
Thanks. Excellent advice. Btw you don't have to remove crankshaft sensor for priming, just hold gas petal down and crank. I've been doing this to prime tensioners every morning because of chain rattle
Thank You for this excellent 4 part series. Could have never done it without your detailed instruction.
Thanks makuloco .👏👏👏 make my job so fast....hi from Mexico
I sure hope I never need this on my 2004 Ranger. It is my baby. But not having truck payments is way better, so I can relate to the owner of this 2005 model. Plus I love my truck!
Thanks, Brian. Awesome video series! Good tips.
Great series! I don't have the tools to do it myself, but I got a complete education on how the timing works on my engine. I'm getting the "marbling" sound, so it's time to have it done. At least now I know what has to be done, and I'm informed when I talk toy mechanic.
Hi Brian,
Thank you so much for the 4 part series on 4.0L chain replacement and timing. I followed your instructions minus pulling cams and rockers. I bought the timing tool set on iATN from another tech. I used your affiliate links to purchase the parts. Engine runs great! 2003 Explorer.
Thank you again!!
Awesome series man! I wouldn't have been able to do the job without them! You did a great job showing exactly how to do each step and linking parts and tools and torque specs in the description. Thanks for all your efforts and hard work to film this, it was a dumpster fire job to do, I cant imagine trying to film it as well. Anyway, great vids man, thanks a boatload
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What an awesome series!!! Than you for posting this and taking the time to educate everyone who plans to work on their vehicle themselves. So helpful and I don't even own one of these, but like to stay educated on how to work on other vehicles.
You have very detailed videos nice job,im going to attempt to fix my wifes explorer,alot of shops want alot of $$$ to do this job
I always like it when go into detail. Details are what makes for a good job that won't come back on you.
Followed your video and it was great man! Just replaced the timing chains and a lot of other stuff along the way. The main thing I did wrong was when putting the torque converter in I didnt push it into place all the way so I had to pull the engine again. Besides that it went great thanks to you! Thanks for the videos!
I can't believe they designed an engine with the cam driven from the rear. Not to mention chain guides made from materials that don't hold up very long. Self terminating engine is what Ford made here. I will never own one of these. Thanks for exposing the flaws you do good work.
thanks for the series man, you definitelly conviced me to swap a small block chevy in my exploder, no way I'm doing this job just to start sounding like a sewing machine again after a couple hundred miles.
Very informative, helpful video. Just done my first one and it turned out good. I'm surprised there was no details about installing the cam followers on the two corners. I struggled with that for a while. Grinding some of the follower tool down allowed the tool to be removed after installing them. I'd like to put chains in another sohc since it's fresh on my mind. I'll be watching more of your videos, thanks.
Thank you so much for your solution to this dilemma. I am almost to this point and was stressing over the fact he hadn’t replaced the followers when he timed and torqued the cams down. You can bet I will be grinding on my valve spring tool. Thanks again for posting this helpful tip.
Brian,
2002 Ford Explorer xlt
4.0 5r55w 235k used your 4.0l video bought the otc timing tool aftermarket chain and guide kit(no gears).runs good
2001 ford excursion
5.4L 2v blew 3 plugs out so far,will run on 6 cylinders with overdrive off,lol,bought the tool for the plug inserts love it. Runs good
Listen for a lifter tick sound that’s the indicator a plug is gonna let go,loosen the coil bolts if you have to drive it,or you will breakthe coil pack,Ilove the suv
And then......
2006 EB expedition 3 valve 360k ,2 chain jobs,my fault on 1st one ,steep learning curve,but I like the engine,It has the low end grunt like a 500ci caddy.engineruns great of course used your 3v vids to work on it,mostly preventive but I watch them for future repairs and Insite
Very excited about the melling high performance oil pump video.
These engines may be junk to some, but I have come to appreciate them for the most part because they have not stranded me once YET
This was the best video series I ever seen. thankyou and cognates. very impressed
Good video Brian! Your the man!
Fabulous series , thank you so much for your expertise and your Efforts, God bless you!
All I need help with and not covered in detail is inserting roller follower s. I bought a tool from Amazon spring compressor tool fits 4.0. I will try to figure it out but only found one video that is different engine places and uses a screw driver. The 4.0 is to tight to get them in place. Help from anyone and this is the best RUclips and helpful. Thank you for time spent.
I literally just finished putting mine back together and let me say what a mess!!!! I triple checked the timing before putting it back together. My only issue now is after starting it with the crank sensor unplugged it flooded the motor. I’ve had the plugs out 4 times and it almost started twice. Still no luck. Going to leave the plugs out over night to see if that will help dry out the cylinders and try again tomorrow.
Without these videos I don’t know if I would of taken this project on!!! Thanks
Incredible! I only have a small idea of the skill and knowledge this takes. I give you 5 stars for even attempting! If only you were in AZ.
GOOD JOB, and thank you for taking the time to show us.
Love to watch your vids so relaxed and informative step by step keep em coming
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer with the 4.0 engine it’s been the best motor it has 240k on the original timing chains runs great I have used 5w30 full synthetic since my mom drove it off the lot brand new
How often have you changed the oil and which brand oil and filter?
Awesome , Stunning mechanic I learned a lot THANKS Bro from TX.
Great Set of Videos! I made my 18yr old daughter watch all 4 before we pulled her engine. She helped me throughout the entire build. She now knows an entire knowledge and understanding of this POS engineered ford motor. Thanks again for the videos. P.S. You should try a wireless mic for your future videos..:]
Nice!! Absolutely a top notch video series!! Thanks!
Great series of videos, I've had this problem with mine for 2 years now, it still drives great ,passes smog, but it is rattling like a diesel almost non stop, I'm a good mechanic, been working on cars since I was 13 , but all this work is too much for me, I'm just gonna look for a new vehicle, I've owned this one for 15 years and I love it, but to Hell with with it, pick and pull said they'd give me 93 dollars for it, runs , drives, 4x4, everything works, smogs, 93 dollars
Sure would like to see and hear the start-up. GREAT VIDEO!!
Question that wasn’t answered in this video. How did you get the last roller in place after the cam was in place if you didn’t have room to take it off with the cam in place? Thanks!
I LOVE IT IS STRUCTIAL MEMBER AND LINING UP TOOL.
Hello brain thank you again for taking your time and sharing the information 🙏👍
Top Notch job Brian 👍👍👍👍👍
Timing cover bolts: in case anyone didn't take a picture, the studs go in the deeper holes :)
Thank you. I didn't take pictures. Live and learn.
In my area the repair shops don't want to do them. Two said that the engine gets plastic pieces in the engines and block oil passages and go bang. I decided to put a new remanufactured engine in with a warranty. They had to pull the engine either way.
Great series and detail. Thanks a bunch.
Really good video, well done and I like the details, thanks!
THANKS FOR A1 DETAIL, VERY CLEAN ORGANIZED WITH FACTORY SPECIFICATION JUST PERFECT.
thank you so much for sharing your knowldge , you help me so much in fixing the engine of my explorer i will put it back in the car in the next few days. and i hope the best.
am from libya.
Did you get it back in?
@@F.o.s.t.e.r. yes and it was running good and in afew days i selled the car and thank you again.
Excellent series better than the Haynes manual by far
Thank you for the videos
Your awsome thanks for sharing your knowledge it really helped me alot on my 4.0
You're a machine....(in a good kinda' way)
Thanks again...
What a incredibly detail video. I have a 2002 sport trac thats having that problem with the timing cassette. I am really tempted to try the rebuild. Thanks
Outstanding work, thank you for making this video.
excelente video. para principiantes y personas con experiencia. mucha ayuda excelente explicacion.
I was a lifetime ford buyer but after seeing how this engine was designed i need to think hard about buying another one , and i had one of those in my 06 mustang that ran perfect.
EXCELLENT Video series . Thank you
I’m still put things together I go back if any questions, thanks for your time and explain the way this TB going