I hAVE ONE IN IT BUT the timeing shAFT or somethin like that is messed up i live in KY if anybody knows anything HELP lol email is ryanpopplewell@live.com or number is 270-223-0423 thanks

Hi,

If you could explain your engine problem in more detail, I'm sure someone here can help you and you may not need another engine.

John

i dont know much about something bout a timing shaft ballecer or somethin they said he would problby be easier to replace but ive been lookin for a couple weeks now and im not sure it is easier to replace

Hi 88d50ryan,

I still don't know what you problem is.

There are four shafts in the 2.0 liter engine and all are belt driven.

The crankshaft, the camshaft and the oil pump drive gear sprocket (on the driver's side of the engine) are connected by the main timing belt. The oil pump driven gear is attached to the left silent shaft. A spring tensioner is used to maintain correct belt tension. If this belt breaks, the truck will not run.

The secondary timing belt runs from the crankshaft to the right silent shaft and uses a idler pulley to maintain proper tension. If this belt breaks, it usually screws up the main timing belt. The truck will run without this belt, but you may have zero oil pressure.

The 2.0 liter engine is a non-interference engine. This means that no matter what the positions of the valves, the pistons will not hit the valves. So a broken or slipped main timing belt will not damage the valves or pistons.

Troubleshooting:

Remove the three bolts on the top timing belt cover to remove it.

Set the park brake.

Remove the spark plugs.

Place the tranny in neutral.

Place a 19 mm socket on the crankshaft bolt and turn the engine clockwise. Never rotate the engine counter clockwise.

If the main timing belt is okay, the crankshaft, camshaft and the timing belt should rotate easily.

To inspect the rest of the timing components and the timing marks, you need to remove the fan shroud, the fan and pulleys from the water pump, the crankshaft pulleys and the lower timing belt cover and maybe the radiator.

Hope this helps, John