2.7 Engine

I posted a question about the potential timing chain problem with the 2.7
engine. I only had one response.

What is the experience that others on this board has had?

Has it been a reliable engine? Why does consumer magazine zing it? Also,
the MSN auto webpage talks about the timing chain problems.

I would think others on this board would have some imput concerning this
engine.

Thanks to any and all that give me some imput.

bernsax wrote:
> I posted a question about the potential timing chain problem with the 2.7
> engine. I only had one response.
>
> What is the experience that others on this board has had?
>
> Has it been a reliable engine? Why does consumer magazine zing it? Also,
> the MSN auto webpage talks about the timing chain problems.
>
> I would think others on this board would have some imput concerning this
> engine.
>
> Thanks to any and all that give me some imput.
>

The problems with these engines stem mostly from the stupidity of the
owners and the people who work on them in using the wrong oil. The
manual specifies oils with a specific certification. This oil is
designed for "High shear strength" needed for the metal timing gears.
Some oils meeting this is the new line of Mobil extended service
non-synthetics. This same oil is used in the VW diesels, etc.. If you
use the right spec and observe proper change intervals, there is no
"problem".