timing chain

[f.trans]

If anybody could help me about how to change the timing chain on ford transit '99 2.00 cc petrol

[angeleye]

is it a chain or belt thought ohc was belt do a search thru mk5 threads

[AndyG]

MK5 Petrol = Chain

[Altransit]

Its the 8v DOHC engine, also used in the later Sierras and Scorpios
I had a quick look on the Sierra forum http://forum.fordsierraclub.co.uk/ but I couldn't find a complete thread on the subject for you It would seem that the chains last for about 100k, but the problem with them, is the plastic tensioners used

[angeleye]

if i rember right didnt dohc have a metal gear on a plastic or bakerlite middle, or vice versa which also caused probs