Jrobeck506
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- 03 Explorer Sport Trac
hello all,
I have always been able to find solutions on existing threads, so if this is is covered please redirect me.
03 sport trac 4.0 Sohc
I had a timing chain rattle on start up so I replaced the left and right tensioners. I primed them before installing them. I drove home from the shop and slept well thinking my problems had been fixed, as the noise had gone away. The next morning I started my truck and it had a strange tick that had never been there before. I let it warm up and it didn’t go away, so I replaced a quart of my oil with Lucas. I’ve asked several people but none of them have ever heard a noise quite like this. It does not sound like a typical timing chain noise. I am new to forums and have no idea how to share a video or I would. Is it possible the new one is defective? Could I have caused it during installation? Has anyone ever dealt with this before? It’s definitely coming from the front and top of the motor.
I have always been able to find solutions on existing threads, so if this is is covered please redirect me.
03 sport trac 4.0 Sohc
I had a timing chain rattle on start up so I replaced the left and right tensioners. I primed them before installing them. I drove home from the shop and slept well thinking my problems had been fixed, as the noise had gone away. The next morning I started my truck and it had a strange tick that had never been there before. I let it warm up and it didn’t go away, so I replaced a quart of my oil with Lucas. I’ve asked several people but none of them have ever heard a noise quite like this. It does not sound like a typical timing chain noise. I am new to forums and have no idea how to share a video or I would. Is it possible the new one is defective? Could I have caused it during installation? Has anyone ever dealt with this before? It’s definitely coming from the front and top of the motor.