04 Terminator ... anything on replacing timing components?

[StangItMan]

Definitely don’t crack that motor open unless you absolutely have to. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. These cars have, I think, the strongest factory motors ever built. With regular maintenance they’ll last forever.

Point taken ... will most likely return my recently obtain kit.

 

[hotcobra03]

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Certainly appreciate your reply.
Current game plan will include valve cover gasket kit.
Clamping lower PCV hose (?) ... loose fit problem?
Seems a 170 degree thermostat is popular(?).

Lower hose will harden,will not pull off but will spin,, causes po 171/174.
Ford didn't use anything.

 

[StangItMan]

Noted ... thanks

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Lower hose will harden,will not pull off but will spin,, causes po 171/174.
Ford didn't use anything.

 

[01yellercobra]

Certainly appreciate your reply.
Current game plan will include valve cover gasket kit.
Clamping lower PCV hose (?) ... loose fit problem?
Seems a 170 degree thermostat is popular(?).

I have 170 in mine and a buddy has 180 in his. No issues with either and mine has seen triple digit weather with the A/C going. Though I still plan on upgrading the radiator at some point.

 

[StangItMan]

Quite reassuring for us. BTW, we did purchase a 4 row aluminum along with both smaller tanks as well ... hopefully a large plus to this car.