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Lincoln
LS
Engine
Timing Belt
Replace/Remove
Timing belt or replace engine
2005 LINCOLN LS
81,000 MILES • 3.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
CHARLIE LEE
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The timing belt skip time. Guy at shop say it would be better to replace engine than to do timing belt.
Jun 23, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,
You have a timing chain.
Yes, this engine is what is called an interference engine. That would mean a very major repair.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works
It would be better to replace the engine with a good used engines.
Roy
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Jun 23, 2020 at 10:16 AM