Newbie needs help with tow vehicle
I don't own a travel trailer (yet), but first things first....a truck to pull it. I'm looking at getting a smaller trailer, maybe something in the Jayco Jay Feather line (GVWR about 5-5.5k). I liv...
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Yak wrote:carringb wrote:
Cam phaser and timing chain issues are completely avoidable using quality engine oil, and changing it on time. The phasers are so simple, the only way they really fail is from the oil passages getting fouled up with gunk. Ditto timing chains. There's nothing magical about them, they just need proper lubrication. The only thing unique to the timing chain in the turbo motor, is the motor oil is exposed to more extreme temps, and that's why quality oil and good filters are essential.
The chains are stretching. Every one of the phaser jobs I've seen has had good documented maintenance
Yep, Ford used too small of a chain. I think they updated the chain in late 2014? There was a reason for that. The phasers use cheap metal and are subject to wear in several areas. Also turbocharged DI engines are hard on chains.
The chain in my 6.5 diesel was junk in 130K and it had only had a few links. I really don't like the idea of 5 miles chain in the baby Ram diesel either. It's just a bad idea to have a lot of chain running around in an engine. It's a worse idea to has 5 miles of chain running around in a DI engine that loads the chain from a HP pump and high valve spring pressure.
It's going to be interesting to see if Ford goes to a brand spanking new design on the EB. If so, that's very telling! :E
