2018 Explorer water pump

[UGA FAN]

Any shops or individuals on here near Winder, Monroe, Athens you recommend? I have a 2018 Explorer 3.5 non turbo that needs the water pump replaced. I know the timing chain, guides, and cam phasers all have to come off. Can I get by without doing the cam phasers?

 

[harrycalahan]

Phaser replacement is up to you. If its not rattling, leave them. But you have to take into account maint history. If its had extended oil changes and its got a lot of miles and you’re planning on keeping it a while, may as well while you’re in there. All depends..

 

[UGA FAN]

Phaser replacement is up to you. If its not rattling, leave them. But you have to take into account maint history. If its had extended oil changes and its got a lot of miles and you’re planning on keeping it a while, may as well while you’re in there. All depends..

Had it since new at 110K miles now. Oil changed every 5k with synthetic. No phaser rattle on start up.