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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    Just went on a drive and it appears the tensioner is working correctly. Once again thanks for your help.
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    Thanks for the help. I installed the tensioner from ford earlier and cranked it over and it is no longer jumping in and out like the other one.
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    The chain itself is not breaking but the tensioners were.
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    yeah, that's what I'm hoping for
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    Is there any reason other than the part just being bad that would cause the tensioner to break after driving?
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    well it turns out the primary tension did break again it was made by car quest so I'm gonna get one from ford in hopes that it will do the job
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    After I replaced the primary tensioner the first time it broke and was making this same noise. I suppose it could be the rear cassette. Waiting on it to co down now to tear it apart. The tensioner is made by car quest.
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    Yes I replaced the primary chain. I looked at the cassettes and they looked fine so I just left them. The primary tensioner I replaced broke after a short drive. I replaced it again and after a short drive I am hearing the same noise I did when it broke before but it's a little quieter so I...
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    Timing chain problems pls help

    I originally replaced the main timming chain, main tensioner, balance shaft chain and tensioner. When I started it up it sounded perfect. I went for a drive and when I got back I head a timming chain slapping around so I replaced both the hydraulic tensioners and the noise was still there so I...
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    Thanks for the response but I'm talking about the primary chain tensioner which is mechanical not one of the hydraulic tensioners.
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    Primary timing chain tensioner

    I have installed a new primary chain tensioner on my 2002 explorer and when I was cranking it over I noticed that the tensioner was giving in some if that makes sense. I would like to know if this is normal or if the tensioner should not move at all. Thank you for your time.
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