TIMING CHAIN OR TIMING BELT?

2002 MERCURY VILLAGER
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
CHIKA
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I would like to know how can I if my timing chain is gone? or if my fuel pump is bad?
Feb 24, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
ZACKMAN
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 4,202 POSTS
You don't have a timing chain, rather a timing belt.

Rather than describing to you what happens if the timing belt breaks or fuel pump goes bad, why don't you describe (in detail) the problem that you are having, and we'll try to pin-point the cause.
Feb 24, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Avatar
SILVERMANEWJ
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I see no response, but I picked up an old Villager and I really like it and am looking for a late model Villager. Is that a good buy in your opinion?
Dec 11, 2022 at 1:46 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
STRAILER
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 53,854 POSTS
Yep, they are good vehicles, how many miles are on it? Does it run; the good news is the engine is a non-interference so the timing belt can be replaced when it goes out no problem. Here are the instructions and timing belt marks in the images below. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Dec 11, 2022 at 11:38 AM
Avatar
SILVERMANEWJ
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Heck ya, this is helpful. You guys will be my go-to from now on.
Thanks much, Ken!
Dec 11, 2022 at 11:47 AM