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I would like to go TOTALLY off the board for 2,000 Alex...'07 MXK 3.5 valve train question...??
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<blockquote data-quote="rschap1" data-source="post: 1868971" data-attributes="member: 60507"><p>Appreciate the tips and advice, but...</p><p>that was a few months ago when I was looking at "that" MKX.</p><p>I passed on it.</p><p>It really seemed like major breakage in the motor.</p><p>I have had simple stuff seem like a big deal before, but pretty sure that one was ready for a new engine or major repair.</p><p>Years ago I was sure my 1998 Expedition had lost a cam follower or something under the valve covers was gone.</p><p>That turned out to be exhaust manifold studs.</p><p>There were more gone then there were ones left hanging on.</p><p>Manifold was actually "slapping" the side of the head and rhythm seemed like cam speed.</p><p>Figured it out after pulling valve cover to find nothing wrong.</p><p>A little more recently I had a Fusion for daily driver.</p><p>It had a rattle that I thought was exhaust pipe between manifold and converter.</p><p>Replaced that and same<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p>Ended up it was the tensioner for the serpentine belt.</p><p>It was at the end of it's travel and clattering as it bounced around.</p><p>Turns out that a Fusion with an automatic uses a shorter belt than one with a manual transmission.</p><p>Who would have think it??</p><p>BUt tighter shorter belt was the fix.</p><p>So, anyways...</p><p>The MKX I posted this about went onto someone else.</p><p>I got a different, running one somehow a few months after that.</p><p>I have posted a couple questions since getting that one.</p><p>I replaced coils and plugs after getting this one.</p><p>Been driving daily since right around Thanksgiving time.</p><p>Again, appreciate the replies and help.</p><p>Now I just gotta wait for spring so I can get the Raptor back out without getting it soaked in road salt and chloride.</p><p>Well, really I should be getting shocks, brakes, tires, and a little list of minor repairs before spring.</p><p>So I can have fun next summer instead of wrenching...we'll see</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rschap1, post: 1868971, member: 60507"] Appreciate the tips and advice, but... that was a few months ago when I was looking at "that" MKX. I passed on it. It really seemed like major breakage in the motor. I have had simple stuff seem like a big deal before, but pretty sure that one was ready for a new engine or major repair. Years ago I was sure my 1998 Expedition had lost a cam follower or something under the valve covers was gone. That turned out to be exhaust manifold studs. There were more gone then there were ones left hanging on. Manifold was actually "slapping" the side of the head and rhythm seemed like cam speed. Figured it out after pulling valve cover to find nothing wrong. A little more recently I had a Fusion for daily driver. It had a rattle that I thought was exhaust pipe between manifold and converter. Replaced that and same:( Ended up it was the tensioner for the serpentine belt. It was at the end of it's travel and clattering as it bounced around. Turns out that a Fusion with an automatic uses a shorter belt than one with a manual transmission. Who would have think it?? BUt tighter shorter belt was the fix. So, anyways... The MKX I posted this about went onto someone else. I got a different, running one somehow a few months after that. I have posted a couple questions since getting that one. I replaced coils and plugs after getting this one. Been driving daily since right around Thanksgiving time. Again, appreciate the replies and help. Now I just gotta wait for spring so I can get the Raptor back out without getting it soaked in road salt and chloride. Well, really I should be getting shocks, brakes, tires, and a little list of minor repairs before spring. So I can have fun next summer instead of wrenching...we'll see :) [/QUOTE]
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