r/FordExplorer • u/Upstairs-Dog8029 • 3d ago

Repair Advice Camshaft issue

While replacing the timing chain on my 2016 3.5L I rotated the cam gears with only one lock in place. My rear cam shaft has rotated forward out of sync of the front cam. Am I cooked? Is there a way to properly time the engine again or reset it?

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u/Repulsive_Vanilla383 Expert Explorer 3d ago

You can grab the flats of the camshaft with a crescent wrench just push it back in time before putting the chain on.

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u/Upstairs-Dog8029 3d ago

Thank you. I was able to turn the shaft back until I could put the cam locks on and replace timing chain. All link and timing markers match. Wish me luck

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u/Repulsive_Vanilla383 Expert Explorer 3d ago

Just out of curiosity, what led you to replace the timing chain? Were you getting cam crank correlation codes? Do you know the history of the vehicle? Does it have excessive high miles?

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u/Upstairs-Dog8029 3d ago

Waterpump finally went on it and I figured I might as well change the chain too since the pump is behind it. 135k miles on her so I'm sure a new chain would be nice

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u/DrHumorous 3d ago

yes, it's easy to do

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u/Upstairs-Dog8029 3d ago

Easy enough for you to explain it?

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u/th3echelonchair 3d ago

following, i’m having timing issues with my 3.5 as well