The chain will become noisy and you may experience poor performance.
A loose timing chain can only be repaired by replacing the timing chain . A loose timing belt means the belt is worn out or the tensioner is worn out. Replace worn parts.
If the timing chain on your Lincoln LS is worn out then it should be replaced. A worn out timing chain can jump a link, or more, and the engine will ultimately not be able to run. Normally the timing chain will last the life of the engine.
Your timing chain may be worn to the point it is jumping a tooth and thus changing the timing. If you can hear the chain that is a good sign it is worn. I would inspect the timing chain.
The timing chain follower is worn causing a slack condition in the chain. the chain oscillates and so does the timing.
Worn timing chain.
Yes, if the timing chain or gears are worn, acceleration can cause the chain to jump.
yes All Jeep 4.0L have a timing chain. It is only changed if excessively worn or damaged.
All Jeep 4.0L have a timing chain. It is only changed if excessively worn or damaged.
No. A worn timing chain or belt would cause timing to jump.
All Jeep 4.0L have a timing chain. It is only changed if excessively worn or damaged.
Normally a worn timing chain becomes noisy. That is the first sign of trouble ahead. It is very rare for timing chain to fail as they are designed to last the life of the engine. But, it is possible.
A sloppy worn timing chain.