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 Timing Chain Worries, '96 4.0 Cherokee
#753865
09/25/06 04:36 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 13
OP
Need a Spot
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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.
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Re: Timing Chain Worries, '96 4.0 Cherokee
[Re: NedR]
#753866
09/25/06 03:04 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,398
Body Damage is Cool
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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="" />
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 Re: Timing Chain Worries, '96 4.0 Cherokee
[Re: JeePete]
#753867
09/25/06 03:38 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,768
Web Wheeler
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Yep! My experiences are the same as Petes.. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
professional bovine relocation specialist
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