Performance Timing Chain Kit for Lincoln MKX (2007-2010) 3.5L

Heavy-Duty Timing Chain Kit with Water Pump for 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX (CD3)

What it Does: The Performance Timing Chain Kit with Water Pump synchronizes valvetrain timing and restores reliable coolant circulation on the 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX to prevent catastrophic valve-to-piston interference and crankcase coolant contamination.

The Stock Lincoln MKX Valvetrain and Pump Failure Modes

The factory Ford Duratec 35 engine routes its water pump drive internally off the primary timing chain. Over time, cycling thermal stress degrades the factory tensioner guides and stretches the OEM link plates, inducing camshaft correlation DTCs such as P0016 and P0018. More critically, high-mileage factory water pump shaft seals degrade, weeping coolant directly into the crankcase cavity and causing severe oil emulsification, bearing wash, and spun rod bearings.

The Engineering Solution

This timing overhaul assembly utilizes pre-stretched, heat-treated alloy steel primary and secondary chains engineered to resist link elongation under sustained torsional harmonic resonance. Paired with hardened 23-tooth crank and 25-tooth exhaust cam sprockets, the kit includes high-impact composite nylon guide rails to eliminate guide fracturing under variable oil pressures. The included internal water pump features an upgraded mechanical unitized seal to effectively seal the water jacket from the front engine timing cover.

What's Included

• 1 Primary Timing Chain (202 links)
• 2 Secondary Timing Chains (upper)
• 2 Cam Sprockets with bolts (25 teeth - exhaust)
• 1 Crank Sprocket (23 teeth)
• 1 Guide Rail (left - fixed - long)
• 1 Guide Rail (left - fixed - short)
• 1 Guide Rail (right - fixed - short)
• 1 Guide Rail (right - tensioner rail)
• 1 Primary Tensioner
• 1 Tensioner (upper - left)
• 1 Tensioner (upper - right)
• 1 Water Pump with gasket

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-Valve VIN C (from 09/2006 production date)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the CD3 MKX?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX equipped with the Duratec 35 3.5L V6 VIN C engine produced from September 2006 onward.

Are camshaft holding tools required during installation?

Yes, camshaft alignment tools are critical to lock cam phasers at top dead center before releasing primary chain tensioner locking pins.

The Lincoln Durability Standard

Engineered to withstand daily utility demands and extreme thermal loads, this timing set ensures long-term valvetrain synchronization and preserves your powertrain under heavy payload and towing duty cycles.