timing chain rattle

Bought a 2004 EXPLORER 4.0L V6 4WD about a week ago with a " loose pulley" turns out its the timing chain smh. So I've found a kit that includes all the pieces to change all of the chains, tensioners and guides for around $200. However I've been told that there's multiple gaskets that will need...

I'm looking for an opinion on whether or not it's worth it to have one or all timing chains replaced on my 2007 Explorer 4.0 with 186k miles. Truck is in very good shape for it's age and mileage, and no indicators of tranny problems or anything else major. But I began hearing the typical...

Earlier this week, I replaced the front timing chain tensioner on my 99 4.0L SOHC, primed it with oil and put it back in. Worked good at first, now it's noisier than before. What is the barest of minimum I can do to change out the front chain and cassette only? Just trying to keep my Exploder...

When installing a new timing chain tensioner on the passenger side, there was no resistance screwing it in, like there was for the driver side tensioner. Could this indicate something is broken?

Alright first post on here but my car ran great in the morning, no problems. Go to start it later in the day and suddenly my poor 02 explorer XLS is a mess. Since then she has some trouble starting up sometimes, others she starts right up. Constant ticking/rattling sound that gets worse higher...

Hello, I have a 2002 Sport Trac 4.0 SOHC with 175,000 miles. I just replaced the front and rear timing chains and tensioners after hearing the rattling indicating the cassettes were worn out. It now no longer rattles when starting, but does at differing speeds and rpms when driving...

Hello, So I have a Ford Sport Trac 2001. It started doing a loud rattle and my driver side valve cover cracked. I had some mechanics look at it and after opening it up they found some broken plastic rail pieces and said the timing had jump. They said they couldn't do the job and that it would be...

So i have my '03 XLT 4.0 with 223k miles on it. I've beat the crap out of the thing, especially lately. Some things that are wrong with it; IACV (idle air control valve) is broken, the truck flux's on occasion when idling. Differential carrier bearing, I hear a very very distinct hum when...

Hi, I need to pick some brains :). My 02 Explorer,150K, developed the "cold start rattle" since I didn't take the time to check this forum I didn't realize exactly how serious this was. Last week I started it and it rattled exceptionally loud so I checked the oil. It was a quart low. I filled it...

Need advice - I have a 2000 Explorer, XLT, 4 door, 4.0 SOHC, 200,000 miles, orginal motor and transmission. I've owned it since new and never had to do any major work to it. It runs good, everything works and the interior and body are in great condition. Now there is one issue I...