Need some Ford help. anybody?

[TeggyB18]

whats up fellas.. to start off, i know nothing about fords..

with that being said, i have a 2001 Crown Victoria PI. 4.6 sohc. and theres a loud ticking type noise comming from the front Timing chain area. i changed the oil, and didnt notice any nylon mixed in, but im pretty sure it is the timing chain. any of you ever done one? and know where a full timing chain kit could be found? and maybe a write up? i have mitchell at work, and i found a few TSB's about timing chain tensioner failure, but theres no walk throughs on it.

thanks

[slow97S10]

I think it's a common noise with the CVPI's. I don't know if you're on srd but ask southpaw4.6. He had the same problem with his.

[badcoupe]

you can get a chain and tensioner kit at any parts store, it's really a pretty easy job although a little time consuming. It calls for a few special tools but can be accomplished without them. I have the otc timing chain tool set for all of the 4.6/5.4 and V-10's

[TeggyB18]

ok. cool. i meani guess i would consider myself someone of a mechanic, all i really work on is hondas, but im sure i might be able to pull this off with some time and help..

thanks guys, and i was reading up on that took kit. did you have to buy yours online? or where you able to get it off a tool truck?

[TPR]

If you get stuck & need a hand tow it up here & i'll do the job for ya.

BTW Honduh & Ford are 2 very different animals.

[badcoupe]

I bought it from a MACman but I've done the job without it before I bought the set.