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    oil gauge not rising when engine is cold

    You will interested to learn that it's not really pinging but timing chain slap that is due to tensioner wear!!!! THat is the referenced TSB on the subject mentioned earlier. The repair is in the range of $1500 to $2400 depending on whether it's front of both front and rear chains. The sound is...
  2. J

    oil gauge not rising when engine is cold

    Well, I went in around 34000K. The dealership said it was nothing. IT IS something and it is important. If you have ANY chatter, or light knocking when cold, the sending unit is NOT the fix. Oil pressure guage not registering CAN be fixed by a sending unit. My '04 has 49k, and slung a...
  3. J

    oil gauge not rising when engine is cold

    Oil pressure not rising on start when cold. 1) Do you hear any chatter on cold start? 2) Do you hear any chatter in the 2000-3000 rpm range when cold? If the answer is yes, get to the shop soon! The 4.0 V6 has a design flaw. Ford issued a TSB, but no recalls. Long story...
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