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    Timing chain tentioner

    The springs are pretty stiff. When they are soaked in oil and pumped up, they are almost rigid. Problem is the oil drains out of them when motor is off for extended period and they don't fill with oil while motor is running. When I took the oem tentioner out it was the same way, no oil in it.
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    Timing chain tentioner

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    Timing chain tentioner

    No it is not right, that is the problem. They feel like there is no oil in them at all, just spring pressure. I can soak them in oil again and pump them up tight but they bleed off after engine is off for a couple of hours
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    Timing chain tentioner

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    Timing chain tentioner

    I have a 2004 explorer with timing chain rattle. The left side tentioner keeps losing its prime. I have replaced it twice (yes I pumped it up) and is works fine but if you let the vehicle sit for a few hours the noise is back. When I remove it, it has lost it prime and needs pumped up again. I...
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    Timing chain issues

    Bought them from company called performance parts. They are after market. Right tentioner does fine, left one won't stay pumped up
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    Timing chain issues

    I have a 2004 explorer with timing chain rattle. The left side tentioner keeps losing its prime. I have replaced it twice (yes I pumped it up) and is works fine but if you let the vehicle sit for a few hours the noise is back. When I remove it, it has lost it prime and needs pumped up again. I...
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