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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Timing Chain Worries, '96 4.0 Cherokee #753865 09/25/06 04:36 AM Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 13 Towson, MD N NedR OP Need a Spot Is the engine an "interference" engine where, if the chain breaks, the pistons may hit the valves and destroy the motor? It's my kids lifted offroad model ('96) and all his $ went into the lift and development. Has over 100K miles. I just fix it, the kid drives. Re: Timing Chain Worries, '96 4.0 Cherokee [Re: NedR] #753866 09/25/06 03:04 PM Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,398 Mississippi JeePete Body Damage is Cool I've never seen a timing chain break in any vehicle. Never heard of one breaking in a Jeep. Usually what happens (rare on an inline 6), is the chain and sprockets wear to the point where it eventually skips a tooth or two and the engine will no longer run but no other damage is done to the engine. My 4.0 cherokee has over 250,000 miles on the chain and is going strong. The timing chain should be the least of your worries at this point. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Freedom Off Road Re: Timing Chain Worries, '96 4.0 Cherokee [Re: JeePete] #753867 09/25/06 03:38 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler Yep! My experiences are the same as Petes.. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Moderated by  4x4Wire  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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