Quick tensioners question
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Excuse my ignorance,..... how many secondary tensioners I need to order, and how many bolts? Also,....where to get them for less?
No issues with my 98 VDP, but I want to do this ASAP, and change the valve gaskets at the same time (or can the old ones be reused?). No leaks, no rattle, no issues.
Thanks
No issues with my 98 VDP, but I want to do this ASAP, and change the valve gaskets at the same time (or can the old ones be reused?). No leaks, no rattle, no issues.
Thanks
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Thanks. I'm planning the zip-tie method, anything I should watch for? Another thing that bothers me,...I don't know if my Cat has the old tensioners or not (just bought it couple of weeks ago with 80K on the clock), but to check, I have to pull the covers, and if I need them, I need to place the order (car will be down until the parts arive, which could be a week or more).
I read somewhere that the tensioners are the same as in Lincoln (?), so I'm thinking a local auto parts store (instead of Ebay), which usually has them the same day, if the order is placed before 10AM.
I read somewhere that the tensioners are the same as in Lincoln (?), so I'm thinking a local auto parts store (instead of Ebay), which usually has them the same day, if the order is placed before 10AM.
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Just to add to what coastal said, the old bolts will not work with the new tensioners. The length is different and the old ones will bottom out before they get tight. I agree about the gaskets and plugs, and don't forget, this is not your father's Oldsmobile, the valve/cam covers are not made of cast iron !
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Another option would be to pick up the FelPro gasket set, remove the covers to inspect, replace the gaskets and put the covers back on. If you do need new tensioners you can reuse the new gaskets. You can save a lot of money buying the tensioners online, either from ebay or sunroadfordparts.com
RJ___________
97XK8 86K mi
RJ___________
97XK8 86K mi
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+1 on the online ford parts, that is the tensioners (and bolts) I used on my VDP.
A 1998 is an AJ26, I'm fairly certain the felpro gasket set won't fit. The AJ27 (1999->), you can use the Felpro set that fits the 3.9L Ford of the same vintage.
A 1998 is an AJ26, I'm fairly certain the felpro gasket set won't fit. The AJ27 (1999->), you can use the Felpro set that fits the 3.9L Ford of the same vintage.
Another option would be to pick up the FelPro gasket set, remove the covers to inspect, replace the gaskets and put the covers back on. If you do need new tensioners you can reuse the new gaskets. You can save a lot of money buying the tensioners online, either from ebay or sunroadfordparts.com
RJ___________
97XK8 86K mi
RJ___________
97XK8 86K mi
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These are the Ford part numbers you should order:
-Ford PN 2W9Z6K254BA Right Secondary metal bodied Tensioner (1 required)
-Ford PN 2W9Z6K254CA Left Secondary metal bodied Tensioner (1 required)
-Ford PN W500301S300 Bolt (4 required)
You will need to get the valve cover gaskets and spark plug seals from a Jaguar dealer for your model.
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RIght and left cover gaskets (respectively):
W0133-1623209
W0133-1623245
the spark plug gaskets (need 4 sets of 2) I got at Amazon, though there are lots of other places to get them.
W0133-1623209
W0133-1623245
the spark plug gaskets (need 4 sets of 2) I got at Amazon, though there are lots of other places to get them.
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