bowhunterga
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- 2005 Ford Explorer
Hello all.....first time posting.
I have a 2005 Explorer with 198,000 miles on it. A few months back I was in a situation on an interstate where I had to accelerate as fast as possible to avoid being in an accident that likely would have taken my life. (Semi involved) I am not sure how high then engined rev'd but it was higher than I would normally allow. Afterwards I noticed a chattering in my valves starting at 2000 rpm and higher. It does not chatter (or at least I can't hear it) when accelerating rapidly, only when accelerating normally. I also do not hear it at cruising speeds, only when under light load.
I suspect that the timing chain tensioner is to blame but not sure. There is no loud noises like the chain hitting anything inside and the engine runs fine. The valve chatter has not gotten worse since then but it is annoying and just wondering what folks here think the cause may be?
Thanks in advance.
I have a 2005 Explorer with 198,000 miles on it. A few months back I was in a situation on an interstate where I had to accelerate as fast as possible to avoid being in an accident that likely would have taken my life. (Semi involved) I am not sure how high then engined rev'd but it was higher than I would normally allow. Afterwards I noticed a chattering in my valves starting at 2000 rpm and higher. It does not chatter (or at least I can't hear it) when accelerating rapidly, only when accelerating normally. I also do not hear it at cruising speeds, only when under light load.
I suspect that the timing chain tensioner is to blame but not sure. There is no loud noises like the chain hitting anything inside and the engine runs fine. The valve chatter has not gotten worse since then but it is annoying and just wondering what folks here think the cause may be?
Thanks in advance.