ruralvoice
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- 2000 Ranger 4.0 XLT
Hey, I also have a 2000 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT (4x4), and within the past few weeks started hearing a chirping noise. Like others have written here, it seems to be affected by temperature to some degree, showing up more likely on cold mornings for 20-30 seconds. It frequently goes away with driving, although now and again it starts chirping again, even when warm. I say "chirp" because it is more of like birds chirping that a squeak (now, that is hard to explain!!). However, I was at a FORD dealer today whom I trust, and the technician indicated this was most likely the Cam Synchronizer, as they have seen it and repaired it before (I did NOT suggest the cam synchronizer).
I have ordered the part and will have it installed, and I will report back in a couple of days.
By the way, although tempting, this sound does not appear to be coming from a pulley (I had carefully lubricated the tensioner/idler, alternator, etc., pulleys as best I could with no effect--I also had used a recommended dielectric lubricant for the belt with no effect). FINALLY, the one other observation I have is that with a stethascope, the sound appears to be centered in the engine area and not forward toward the pulleys. Again, I'll post here after the replacement is installed.
I have ordered the part and will have it installed, and I will report back in a couple of days.
By the way, although tempting, this sound does not appear to be coming from a pulley (I had carefully lubricated the tensioner/idler, alternator, etc., pulleys as best I could with no effect--I also had used a recommended dielectric lubricant for the belt with no effect). FINALLY, the one other observation I have is that with a stethascope, the sound appears to be centered in the engine area and not forward toward the pulleys. Again, I'll post here after the replacement is installed.