Need to change the timing chain? Can you change the chain and nothing else???

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My first thought was that the timing belt had snapped, but you have a timing chain and it says this

Does a Ford Windstar have a timing belt or chain?
Best Answer. Your Ford Windstar had two engine options and they both ran a timing chain, not a timing belt. Belts need to be replaced at around 100K miles, but since you have a hardened steel timing chain, you have nothing to worry about. Your chain should last the life of the engine without being serviced.
May 28, 2019

Has the oil ever been changed. You saying there was a 'pop' concerns me but it may have been a backfire, or unburned fuel popping through the Throttle Body.

And then there is the grinding sound, but that might just be the starter on the flywheel.

The only way to diagnose is to call out a mobile mechanic.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+mechanic+near+me

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One other thing you should check judging it being a 1993. Check the fuel pump pressure for adequate fuel supply to all those new components. If you don't get the correct pressure you will experience back firing and inconsistency in your engine performance.

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Your vehical has a timing chain see the pict and price below around any where around the 100 to 120,000 mile mark the chain should be changed

Timing Kit/component/Timing Chain
Price:
$33.99

timing chains let you know when its time to change them as they rattle but if you do a rebuild at say 200k then obviously change the chain/tensioner

first thing i would do is compresion test if good go thru fuses and relay check all grounds

WELL BUICK LACROSSE HAVE TIMING CHAIN.THE SERVICE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE DONT GIVE NO TIME CHANGE.I SEEN TIMING CHAINS LAST OVER 100000 MILES OR MORE.IF YOU NOT A HARD DRIVER.TIMING STILL GOOD.CHAIN OKAY IF YOU HEAR CHAIN NOISES OR YOU NEED TO REPAIR FRONT TIMING COVER SEAL THEN REPLACE TIMING CHAIN.YOU BE THE JUDGE.IM NOT GOING TO TELL YOU NO OR YES.IF YOU GOT THE MONEY.WOULDNT HURT NOTHING.JUST THE COST AND LABOR..

this should be a dura spark set up. have the modual cked. changing you timing chain should have had no effect on your coil. also ck to see if you hit the distributer accidently

The timing chain is nothing like a timing belt service interval wise. The only time that you would need to change a timing chain is if its somehow damaged. This can happen when worked on and the chain guides arent fitted back on properly, camshaft vanos units not tightened etc. Otherwise the timing chains are almost always never changed!

One less thing to worry about. Hope this helps!

No.....you do not have to change the timing chain due to being parked....it is wise though to follow manufactuers specs on WHEN to change it.

There is nothing wrong with your timing chain.

yes i would for sure ! it will save you money later./