First of all, Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is doing well today.
So my 4.0 is at 200k and I've been experiencing some lifter noise. Since I've already got most of the front end out of the way (replacing lifters, cleaning and painting the engine), I was wondering if there are other things I should be considering at this point? Other than the lifter noise the engine runs great so I'm unsure if I should be considering things like a timing chain replacement, rocker and pushrods, valve springs, high flow water pump, thermostat?
I have an opportunist but also "if it aint broke dont fix it" conflicting mindset. Thanks for the input!
So my 4.0 is at 200k and I've been experiencing some lifter noise. Since I've already got most of the front end out of the way (replacing lifters, cleaning and painting the engine), I was wondering if there are other things I should be considering at this point? Other than the lifter noise the engine runs great so I'm unsure if I should be considering things like a timing chain replacement, rocker and pushrods, valve springs, high flow water pump, thermostat?
I have an opportunist but also "if it aint broke dont fix it" conflicting mindset. Thanks for the input!