03Explo20
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- Joined
- January 4, 2013
- Messages
- 191
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- City, State
- Jonestown, Pa.
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Explorer XLT
My 2003 V6 started what I'll call a slight "rattle" when idling or in gear. I don't hear it when driving only while stationary! It sounds like gears winding. I also get a louder "pop" from what seems like the exhaust. Could all this possible be related to an exhaust manifold being loose, blocked, cracked, etc? I don't have any fumes out of the ordinary and the truck seems to run fine. I don't think this is timing chain related but can't say for sure. Like I said, truck runs great.
I've gotten under the vehicle and it seems to be coming from between the engine and tranny (tranny was rebuilt 20k miles ago). I can't pinpoint anything exactly.
Thoughts?
I've gotten under the vehicle and it seems to be coming from between the engine and tranny (tranny was rebuilt 20k miles ago). I can't pinpoint anything exactly.
Thoughts?
