Ford Explorer 1996a

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 08, 2009 at 22:31

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kim barry

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We are tryin to locate timing chain kit for a ford explorer 1996a 4lt engine. We do know that it takes a X9 oil filter, Would you please be able to point us in the right direction on were we could get one from, we have contacted ford but they are a absolute rip off we have also looked on ebay but most of them start for the 1997 models & up, We are not sure weither these will fit it or not. Thank you Kim

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Reply By: Ray - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 00:41

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 00:41

I suggest you search for some US Ford part websites. You can get stuff shipped over for a fraction of the price compared to what we pay here.

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Follow Up By: Member - Russnic [NZ] - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 16:39

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 16:39

I own one of those girls.
I would suggest try Ford Truck Enthusiast Forum
Google Search will find it.
My old girl has done over 300,000 ks , had the top done , to much moisture in the exhaust, upset the environment friendly gear. Tranny coughed its lolly big time, pleased it was all down hill. to get out. Only had reverse.
It was about 3rd of the price of S/H 100 series, at the time, add in the cost of the repairs it was still is a better buy than a Landcruiser.
Around 150,000 ks ago I checked with the local dealer, about the the timing chain, foreman was a friend so no bull bleep , his response was this hasn't been thrashed, don't worry about it.

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Reply By: Member - Lotzi (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 08:19

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 08:19

Hi Kim

I have seen this chap mentioned a few times on the Ford forum and he sells imported parts on Ebay. Have kept details for future reference for my 1998 Explorer.

FORD EXPLORER REPAIRS ABN 76 601 956 337

PLEASE CALL FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

NEED HELP 0414 560771 THANKS PETER

peterf4494

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 22:19

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 22:19

Check out the link below Kim. It's a US of A site, but they ship stuff to 'Oz', and even afte payingr freight things are heaps cheaper than here. The Ford dealers are a real rip off. I've had a 2000 Explorer since new with about 180,000 kms. on the clock.Given me no trouble at all.Does all I ask of it. It's done the Cape, Steep Point, GRRd. plus towed our Caravan around for the last few years. Hope this helps.
Roger B...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/index.php

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Follow Up By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 22:22

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2009 at 22:22

And her's another link Kim.

http://www.fastpartsnetwork.com/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/

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Reply By: kim barry - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 06:35

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 06:35

Thanks for all the replys will try them all. I have spoken to a mechanic and he has told me that you need a special tool from ford (that they will not lend or release) to remove some parts from engine would anyone be able to tell me if this is correct. Thanks Heaps for your time Kim

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Follow Up By: Redback - Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 10:35

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 at 10:35

Mate try those links above for the special tool, but I think it's a wives tale spread by Ford Australia.

I had a 99 Explorer and got all my parts from the links above!!

Baz.

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