The 4.0 liter SOHC engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS . The 8th " character " of the VIN is an " E "
The 4.0 liter EFI ( which is an over head valve / pushrod design ) has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN . VIN " X "
Engines that have a chain generally about 150,000 miles. Ones that have belts, 60,000 miles.
The 3.4 litre V6 engine in a 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport has a timing CHAIN
The 1999 Ford Explorer has a cam chain not a belt. No maintenance is required.
well if its a 4.6L engine it probably has a chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In a 1999 Ford Explorer XLT : The 4.0 liter Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine has ( 3 timing CHAINS ) The 5.0 liter V8 engine , which is an Over Head Valve / pushrod design engine has ( 1 timing CHAIN )
The Explorer 4.0 does not have a timing belt. Both the regular 4.0 or SOHC model have timing chains. The SOHC, I think has the timing chain at the back of the engine.
Timing chain.
Timing Chain
Timing chain Chain
No, it has a timing chain.No, it has a timing chain.
Timing chain
Timing Chain
It has a timing chain.