Thread: the reliability curve.

One thing to look for in a V6 Ford motor is that the oil has been changed more often than recommended.

They have 3 timing chains, 1 of which are at the back of the motor.

If oil changes are too infrequent or poor oil used they stretch and I would think it would be a body off to fix.
I wouldn't buy one over about 80Kk and even then I would be asking questions about how often the oil was changed.

Here is a video in Spanish ( I think) which shows all the special tools necessary which are lots. I wonder how many LR dealers would have them?

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnG10Rpi4M[/ame]
Regards Philip A

BTW the good thing is an Explorer engine is the USA is AFAIR USD 2300 from a dealer. They are probably one of the oldest blocks still going , having started as the Cologne V6 back in 1965.

Hi Pinko001,
I seem to buy my D3's just as they need the timing belts changed, lets just put this down as pure good luck. That HP fuel pump belt is an absolute b!tch to get to, I was on the verge of cutting the fire wall out to get better access.

Maybe the statement was a bit rash, I would definitly consider the later 3.0 engine I don't hear as much about that one and I base my judgement on my own personal experience. I would have kept my RRS if I had been able to buy more accesories for it than a set of floor mats, that was a nice ride..........

gday nomad. i have been persuaded by the wise heads here to leave the 4 l petrol aside. for all its qualities a sense of being underpowered may nag away.

looking nervously at the number on the till in the local caltex rules out the robust and meaty v8.

the cost for a timing belt change may be negotiated off the purchase price as the hefty cost and importance is widely known. ie, a significant barrier to selling an unwanted car.

just been showing the minister of finance a few d3's. i think shes coming around. had to show her a few pajero's as well. she really likes the back seat video screens standard in the exceeds. (the thought of 2 entranced kids for 2 hrs anyway).

then, i show her a d4! 5 g extra. similar kms. hmmmm.

anyway. the saga will continue.
at the end of the day its me thinking with my d#@k. pure passion. not entirely rational. lust over love.
what the hell is it about discos? its not like they're Italian...

Originally Posted by pinko001

at the end of the day its me thinking with my d#@k. pure passion. not entirely rational. lust over love.
what the hell is it about discos? its not like they're Italian...

Is there any other way to buy a car?

Originally Posted by pinko001

at the end of the day its me thinking with my d#@k. pure passion. not entirely rational. lust over love.
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Stay with that thought mate. I recently bought with my head - Japanese - - big mistake......H-U-G-E.

Great discussion here guys - very informative.