mbrando1994
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- May 17, 2015
- Messages
- 274
- Reaction score
- 6
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Ford Ex XLT
4.0 V6
2003 Explorer XLT 4.0 AWD
So I had what I figured was the typical timing chain rattle on the v6 explorer. Was loud at idle and also above 2500 rpm. So I did an oil change and also dropped the pan, what I found was nothing, no metal shavings, no plastic guide pieces, nothing, just used oil.
I also noticed that now the rattling has stopped when under load above 2500 rpm, it's just not there. Why do you guys think this is? What else could this noise be? It's still there at idle (most noticeable at the drive through, etc), but it is much quieter than before. I've performed routine maintenance on it since I've bought it 5 years ago.
So I had what I figured was the typical timing chain rattle on the v6 explorer. Was loud at idle and also above 2500 rpm. So I did an oil change and also dropped the pan, what I found was nothing, no metal shavings, no plastic guide pieces, nothing, just used oil.
I also noticed that now the rattling has stopped when under load above 2500 rpm, it's just not there. Why do you guys think this is? What else could this noise be? It's still there at idle (most noticeable at the drive through, etc), but it is much quieter than before. I've performed routine maintenance on it since I've bought it 5 years ago.