THE ANSWER TO MY OWN QUESTION TURNED OUT TO BE A LOOSE WIRE MELTING INTO THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. AS SOON AS IT WAS TIED AWAY IT STARTED WORKING JUST FINE!
It would be recommended if coolant had mixed with the engine oil before the head gasket was replaced.
Deteriorated engine and hull zincs should be replaced if corroded
deteriorated engine and hull zincs should be replaced if corroded
The chain should last the life of the engine and is normally replaced during a complete engine rebuild.
If your vehicle has a bad sensor the check engine light will come on. Otherwise they should be replaced as recommended by your service manual.
= "Do you have to flash the computer after you replaced the engine?" =
.9mm is the recommended gap
standard 5w-30 is recommended for this engine
Monitor 121.5 before engine shutdown.
Had same problem on my 03. Replaced the fuel and air filter and had plugs replaced. Ran like new after. Dont know which its was but a place to start.
Timing chains will normally last the life of the engine and are replaced during a complete engine rebuild.
Timing chains are designed to normally last the life of the engine and are replaced when the engine is rebuilt.