Should you replace the timing chain in a 1995 2wd pickup and if so how often

Your 22 r engine is prone to timing chain issues,may need replacing with new chain guide.

as long as the timing chain is not in your way ,,it should be pretty simple ,,but if it is remove your timing cover and loosen the timing chain tensioner ..make sure you put that chain back on properly on the proper timing marks

You should replace the timing chain every 60-80,000, but if you are like me, I have 300,000 and never changed it. It is all about preventive maintenance. If I had a double overhead cam or something I would have changed it.I have seen timing chains go at 20,000. That's a choice that only you can make. Timing chains break without warning, so a new one is always nice , but personally, I think they just scare you into buying a chain every so many miles, so that you buy another one.Money grab. Good luck

May be its problem with timing chain and it has to be inspected and replaced.Or its possible that timing chain is got misaligned.

There are few help,links provided related to timing chain assembly and dis-assembly. Go through it and confirm proper inspecting of timing chain.

Click the required help link below:----How to Replace Timing Chain Cover & Seal on Audi A4 ? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-replace-timing-chain-cover-seal.html
----------1982 Toyota Pickup: Set ignition timing, engine overheating, timing chain issue, dist off? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1982-toyota-pickup-set-ignition.html
----------How to Remove Timing Chain Cover and Seal on Toyota Previa?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-timing-chain-cover-and.html

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How to Remove Timing Chain and Gears on Toyota Previa?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-remove-timing-chain-and-gears-on.html

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Ford Mondeo ST220 camshaft Timing specifications? http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/ford-mondeo-st220-camshaft-timing.html
------------Replacing Timing Chain Cover For 2009 Ford?

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Timing Chains & Front Cover Removal on 2008 Ford Taurus? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/timing-chains-front-cover-removal-on.html
----------How to Replace Timing Chain Cover, Chain, Sprockets, & Seal On Ford Taurus? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-replace-timing-chain-cover-chain.html
---------How to Replace Timing Chain & Sprockets on Ford Windstar? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-replace-timing-chain-sprockets.html
---------Timing Chain & Sprockets Replacing on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln? http://fordrepairhelp.blogspot.in/2012/03/timing-chain-sprockets-replacing-on.html
----------How to Replace Timing Chain & Sprockets on Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX? http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-replace-timing-chain-sprockets.html
------How To Replace Timing Chain, Sprockets & Front Cover on Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-replace-timing-chain-sprockets_356.html
---------Timing Chain, Sprockets, Front Cover & Seal removal for Ford Mustang? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/03/timing-chain-sprockets-front-cover-seal.html
---------How to Replace Timing Chain on Buick LaCrosse? http://howtobyme.blogspot.in/2012/03/how-to-replace-timing-chain-on-buick.html
---------These details will help.For more help keep updated.Thanks.

the timing chain guides are bad. replace it and ypur problem will be gone

seek a cheap manuel-haynes or chiltons $20-25 to get step by step procedures. get them at auto zone or popular auto parts places. The preocedure has many steps. I am a seasoned mechanic and still get the cheap manuels to get proper timing chain position on the gears.

Not likely. You have a 4 cyl engine with over head cam. It has hydrolic lifters. If it wasn't making the noise before he replaced the chain, then its something he did...or didn't do. If it was making the noise before, most common reason would be 1 or more lifters not pumping up. If you have a six cyl, no one changed the timing chain, (It doesn't have one!) The 3.0 6cyl has a belt.

when you replaced the chain did you also replace the chain sprockets they should be replaced as a set you have to be dead on as far as the timing marks go or risk bent valves or damaging pistons

it is possible.

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